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Rome Highlights Private Tour: Colosseum to Vatican

Rome, Italy
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
    • Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
    • Fuel and Tolls
    • All taxes and handling charges
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • WiFi on board
    • Water
    • Meals and beverages
    • Tips and Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time. Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them. Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey. Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.

    Itinerary

    1

    Colosseum

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Piazza Venezia

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Trevi Fountain

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Pantheon

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Piazza Navona

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Spanish Steps

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Castel Sant'Angelo

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    St. Peter's Square

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Janiculum Hill

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Trastevere

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • For 1-4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
    • For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
    • Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
    • Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance, or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative or a refund if the tickets are included in the price.
    • Our tours are fully flexible — you decide which attractions to explore inside and which to admire from the outside. Entrance tickets are not included unless clearly specified as a “tickets included” option in the tour selection. Your driver will adjust the itinerary based on opening hours, availability, and your preferences to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

    3.5
    based on 2 reviews
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    I wouldn’t recommend

    Rodney_J, May 2026
    Driver was nice. But it was more of a private car service than a guide. Expected him to know more and give more recommendations as a new tourist to Rome. Also it was very hot day and the a/c in the truck didn’t work most of the day.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Hi Rodney, we apologize for any inconvenience you've experienced with your recent booking. We will make sure to help you further and to do that we would appreciate more details regarding your concerns. Please reach out to us at hello@welcomepickups.com, including your booking information and our Support Team will assist you regarding this. This will also help us investigate further and ensure a smoother experience for you in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
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