Rome Private Tour with Driver: Colosseum and Vatican in a Day

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Rome, Italy

Great choice

10+ bookings last month.

7 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Jim_W ·

Aug 2025

For first time international travelers, Tour guide and driver spoke good English and very knowledgeable of area. Made us feel at home and took directly to areas of interest with no waiting in lines and elements. Also provided great recommendations for after hour activities. Thank you for the hospitality in Roma.

· Lisa_A ·

Sep 2025

We were taking a full day tour in Rome. Our driver Carlo and guide Marco were fantastic! They were warm, fun and very knowledgable!! The driver was accommodating and helped us to stay on target. I would recommend this company and definitely Carlo and Marco. They were so kind it was my sisters bday in the states and they sang happy bday to her with us via video!!!

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Overview

Seeing Rome’s major landmarks in one day is easier with private transportation and a flexible schedule. This full-day chauffeured tour connects highlights, including the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum, with guided visits adding context you'd miss on your own. Travel in a comfortable vehicle, shape the route to suit your interests, and stop at sites such as Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain.

Optimize your time with a full-day private driving tour of Rome
Tick off the city's top highlights without the hassle of public transportation
Tour the Colosseum and Vatican Museums with a dedicated guide
Listen to informative commentary from your personal driver and guide

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Most tours only cover outdoor sights, but this one also includes guided Colosseum and Vatican visits.

What's Included

Vatican Museums reserved Tickets and Colosseum with official Private guide
Private transportation with driver
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
All Fees and Taxes

Gratuites
Lunch
Tickets for all other attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

9 HOURS OPTION: (MANDATORY FOR SHORE EXCURSIONS) Way back included. AVAILABLE TIME: 7:30 am, or 8:00am Port or hotel pick-up and drop off Always included. Maximum number of bags: 6 large and 4 carry on luggage. Shore excursions Meeting point: NO SHUTTLE BUS PICK-UP AT DOCK SIDE Directions and contact details will be provided to you the day before your experience by email Hotel or B&B meeting point: You will meet your guide or driver in the immediate vicinity of the entrance of the selected accommodation. Directions and contact details will be provided to you the day before your experience by email 7 HOURS OPTION: (NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHORE EXCURSIONS) Pick-up in front of the hotel or bed and breakfast selected at time of booking. Pick-up time can be slightly arranged according to our availabilities after your reservation, drop off NOT Provided tour ends at Vatican Museums Viale Vaticano Rome. For additional car disposal or transfer to other location after the tour please ask for availability after booking (extra cost). For Arrival flights from Airports the tour starts at the established time, we will not be responsible for any delays or cancellations due by the airline that will compromise the regular performances of the tour. For last minute bookings (less than 30 days) we reserve the right to offer you alternatives or free cancellations if we are unable to carry out the service as described. Important: Identity documents required to access archaeological sites, copy or picture of your passport are accepted.

Itinerary

Ancient Rome (Pass By)

Pantheon

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Trevi Fountain

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Spanish Steps

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Terrazza del Gianicolo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vatican Museums

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.
For last minute bookings (less than 30 days) we reserve the right to offer you alternatives or free cancellations if we are unable to carry out the service as described.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 224 reviews

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5 Stars for private tour of Rome!!

Evan_J, Mar 2026

If you are looking for the ultimate way to experience the Eternal City, look no further. Our private tour was absolutely world-class from start to finish, thanks to the incredible duo of Marco and Lovi (I am misspelling his name). They turned a day of sightseeing into a seamless, deeply personal, and unforgettable adventure. The Guide: Marco Marco is a master storyteller. Walking through the Colosseum, the Vatican, and the Sistine Chapel with him was like having a history book come to life. His depth of knowledge is staggering, but he delivers it with such passion and charisma that you’re hanging on every word. He navigated the crowds with ease, ensuring we saw the most breathtaking details while providing historical context that we never would have found on our own. The Driver & Guide: Lovi Lovi was much more than just a driver—he was our "key" to the city. He whisked us effortlessly between locations, making the logistics of Rome look easy. Beyond the driving, Lovi personally guided us through the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. His local insights and ability to show us hidden historical gems along the way added so much value to the experience. He was professional, friendly, and made sure we felt like VIPs at every stop. Highlights of the Experience: Total Comfort: Moving between the major landmarks in a private vehicle saved us hours of walking and stress. Expert Knowledge: Both Marco and Lovi are clearly experts who take immense pride in their city. Personalized Pace: Since it was just the two of us, we never felt rushed and could ask as many questions as we liked. This was easily the highlight of our trip. If you want a stress-free, deeply educational, and luxurious tour of Rome, ask for Marco and Lovi. You won't regret it!

Amazing Tour with great people!

Jessica_M, Mar 2026

Had an amazing day exploring Rome with our tour guides, Lavio and Marco! 🇮🇹 From start to finish they made the experience unforgettable. Both were incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much history and insight, but what really stood out was how fun and engaging they were the entire time. If you’re planning a day tour in Rome, I highly recommend going with Lavio and Marco — they truly made the day memorable!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much for such a great review! We work really hard to offer the best. We are glad to know that you had a great time with us, it's rewarding to see our efforts recognized. We hope you will come back again.... Livio Torretta

First visit to Rome

Jeffrey_C, Mar 2026

Very good tour with no issues getting through lines and seeing what was important. Livio was great, even was able to pickup at airport when flight got cancelled!! Marco was very engaging and entertaining and able to bypass crowded portions of tour and saved us from being delayed or having to take extra steps. Excellent choice of local restaurant for lunch. Both very knowledgeable guides and driver. You’ll enjoy these two!!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks Livio and Marco for a fantastic, fun, and educational time.

Garry_N, Feb 2026

Fantastic experience. We only had 1 day in Rome with my wife and 2 friends and Livio and Marco took great care of us. They had everything planned out in advance, met us at our Hotel and we were able to see all the sites we had planned. This is my 3rd time to Rome and I learned much more about many of the sites from Livio and Marco than I had in the past visits. They are both very knowledgeable about the history of Rome and have a great sense of humor which made our day much more fun. Livio showed up in a very nice Mercedes sprinter van which made driving around Rome and getting to the sites very comfortable for all 4 of us. We were able to skip the long lines at the Pantheon, Colosseum and the Vatican which made for a very effective use of time. Can't recommend this enough, I have been on many tours and this was by far the best experience I have had. If you want to learn a lot about Rome and see most of the key sites, sign up for this tour with Livio and Marco, you wont be disappointed.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Rome in a day with laughter

caroline_f, Jan 2026

I wanted to learn and see as much as I could on our trip to Rome . I have booked many tours with this company before and never disappointed. Our day started by our guide picking us up at our hotel. From there we did a short walk to see some local sites . He was very informative and a great sense of humour. From there we drove to the Colosseum where we picked up another guide who took us around the site . He was extremely passionate and funny.. We then joined our original guide and car and drove to the Vatican. They’re both guides took us around the Vatican explaining the stories behind the paintings and the statues with great humour it made the long day a very fun filled memorable day. Well worth the money .Wear walking shoes as there was a great deal of walking on uneven surfaces .

Response from Host, Jan 2026

2 days worth of tours in one.

Teresa_L, Nov 2025

This was an amazing day with Carlo. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave us more stops than we imagined. He knew where to go, gave us the exact instructions on bathrooms, restaurants, meeting locations. We never had to wait for him. Titiana was also very knowledgeable and helpful with my husband slightl disability, using elevators and short cuts when possible. The whole day was tailored to our needs. I felt we got 2 days worth of tours packed into one. Highly recommend not only this tour but Carlo as your guide.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

A Magical Day in Rome

Sandy_P, Nov 2025

Livio and Marco were the BEST! From the start, Livio picked us up at our hotel near the Pantheon and asked us what we had seen previously to customize our day. Since we had previously seen the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish steps, he suggested we visit the Pantheon (which was amazing, including the selfie trick Livio told us!) We had time, so we drove out to the catacombs with Livio telling us all about the sites on the way out. The catacomb visit was incredible. We were then onto the Colosseum, where we met Marco! He was our tour guide for the Colosseum and the Vatican. Amazing knowledge, and fantastic stories at both locations. Having a masters in history, he can get into details and share them with the gusto of a great story teller! We had a nice stop for lunch between the Colosseum and the Vatican. Everything at the Vatican was special! Livio and Marco had everything pre-booked and timed our movements to make our reservations easy. Traveling with a personal guide definitely had its perks. If you are looking to have a special experience with someone taking care of the details, this is the tour for you!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Livio and Kat are AMAZING!

Mark_K, Oct 2025

The historical content both of our guides shared was wonderful. In addition, they were both great people who cared about the job and made us feel very valued. I cannot recommend Livio and Kat enough!!!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Fantastic Day in Rome

Whitney_O, Oct 2025

Carlo and Marco are a dynamic duo! Carlo was an incredible communicator, friendly and personable, kept us on time but without making us feel rushed. Marco, with his masters in history, is a wealth of knowledge, so we learned a lot and he made it fun for adults and kids. We had our 5 year old and 7 year old with us. The private tour with driver was exactly what we needed and it was worth every penny. We were able to see everything we wanted to in Rome, plus some, in the one day we had in the city. It felt effortless because all we had to do was book then show up. Everything else was done for us! They found us a great little spot for our mid day lunch break. I could not recommend this tour enough! Just book it.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

GREAT day in Roma

Lara_H, Sep 2025

DO THIS TOUR! Carlo was a very informed driver who gave us a quick History lesson while he drove us from site to site You will then meet an archaeologist (Alexandra) at the Colosseum. She is TREMENDOUS!! Her knowledge of Ancient Rome and the Renaissance Rome is impressive. This tour is worth every penny

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Carlo and Marco

Lisa_A, Sep 2025

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Rome in a day

Ashley_M, Sep 2025

Gianluca was our driver and Marco was our tour guide for the colosseum and Vatican city. Both had tons of knowledge about the city and archeological sites. They were both a joy to be with all day. It was a great tour of Rome from start to finish. We saw a lot in just one day. Definitely recommend this tour if you want to see it all but only have a day. We even had time for a lovely dinner (recommended by Marco) later that night with drinks on top of our rooftop hotel.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

The BEST private tour experience imaginable

Joseph_H, Sep 2025

This was the best private tour experience imaginable. Both our guides (Livio and Marco) were kind, well educated, and lots of fun! We were able to bypass any lines so our experience felt very special. We even received a message after the tour with a dinner recommendation for what was our last night in Rome.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Absolutely amazing day with Carlo & Marco!

Jason_L, Sep 2025

Great day in Rome! This tour made traveling from the cruise port to Rome a breeze. Carlo was a great driver that gave us additional suggestions of what to see, where to eat, and shop. You will be treated very well and be safe in his hands. Marco is a great tour guide who is passionate about art and history. He will make the things that you are touring come to life. I couldn’t image visiting Rome in a day without guides like Carlo and Marco. Will definitely recommend them to my friends and family for future trips.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Exceptional Tour

Jill_G, Aug 2025

We booked this private tour for just my husband and myself and we were so impressed and thankful that we found this option and were able to get on their schedule! With this tour we did not have to worry about any logistics of getting from place to place or booking our ticket times. Since we were on a cruise ship excursion day we had limited time. When I thought I would be able to schedule our day I soon realized it was overwhelming to try to plan the travel plan from the cruise terminal into Rome and then to all the attractions without knowing how long it takes to travel between locations. You have to purchase tickets in advance for specific times and that was also going to be challenging to do on our own. We were so incredibly thankful that we chose this option for this tour. Carlo was our driver and he got us into all the attractions with time to spare. We went to every single stop on the list in Rome and we had almost curbside dropoff at each location. At the Colosseum and the Vatican we had a private tour guide. With the private guide you get to skip lines or have a shorter wait. She was also able to navigate us into special lines or passage ways to avoid the crowds. When we spoke with other people on our cruise that went on tours they were maybe only able to get to 2 attractions and we literally went everywhere! It was made so simple for us, we felt like we were so pampered with a private driver and curbside service. I highly recommend this experience, it's well work that cost to have everything taken care of for you and to be pampered with a private tour and driver!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We had a great time and...

Tammy_M, Aug 2025

We had a great time and are so glad we booked the tour with private driver. It was a million degrees and he was always waiting for us with the AC blasting. Our guide was were knowledgeable, friendly and fun.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Adventures of Rome

kathryn_h, Aug 2025

Private tour is the way to go, our driver & tour guide were both fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable & very charismatic…made our experience very enjoyable! Gian Luca was our driver & Caterina Di gregori was our tour guide for The Colluseum & Basilica museums. Gian Luca also made us a reservation at a great restaurant for lunch after we told him we were foodies. He then offered us more suggestions for what to eat in Capri and Sorrento. The entire experience was really amazing thank you to both of them. I would definitely book another tour if these two could be our guides again.🥰Just Fabulous, we also fit a lot into one day thanks to both of them. We got to see everything that we wanted for our first time in Rome. 10 out of 5 they were Amazing!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

First timers

Jim_W, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Our tour guide was great....

Karen_P, Jul 2025

Our tour guide was great. We arrived late due to traffic, she was able to get us in and shuffle us through among the crowds.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Lovely Private Tour

Tammy_M, Jul 2025

Great Experience navigating the busy streets of Roma! Our driver was informative, and very accommodating. Lovely, spacious van with great air-conditioning was a welcomed respite from the heat wave Europe was having. Our tour guides were awesome, navigating us through long lines and purchasing our tickets for us proved to be a wise decision. The Vatican, Sistine Chapel coliseum and Trevi fountain were all must see places and they did not disappoint! We had one day in Roma on our cruise and even though we could not see everything our tour guides worked hard to get as much in, as we could! Thank you to everyone for making our experience so enjoyable!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Rome

Marie_C, Jul 2025

We had the two best tour guides who were extremely knowledgeable, couldn’t be more happy with our choice to go on this tour , they took us everywhere talked to us about everything we saw and were super friendly, the ride was very comfortable had the time of our life

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Rome In A Day…. The only way!

Ian_T, Jul 2025

The only way to see a lot of Rome in one day and especially during the hot summer! Our Guides Livio and Alessandria were wonderful..

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Amazing Tour

Austin_H, Jun 2025

Livio our guide was unbelievable - we had the best time on this tour. We learned so much, saw more than we could have hoped for and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Cannot recommend enough if your time is short. You will not be disappointed.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Rome Private Tour

Stacy_J, Jun 2025

We took the private tour for 7.5 hours. It was great. We were able to skip long lines and we learned a lot more than we would have without a guide. Alexandra and Livio were very knowledgeable and we were able to see so much in a short time. Alexandra did a great job catering to our two kids (14 and 11 yo) and tried to find things they would be interested in. It was brutally hot in Rome and having the car was really helpful. They also took us to a great restaurant for lunch and it was one of our favorite meals!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

The only way to see Rome it was amazing!

Kristen_T, May 2025

We had the absolute best driver Carlo. He took us through back roads and alleyways and maneuvered around obstacles like nothing I’ve seen. We saw as many sites as we could possibly see in between our scheduled tours. Carlo was very knowledgeable about every area in Rome and provided us with facts the whole time. Then Marco joined us to be our personal guide through the Vatican and the Colosseum. Marco was exceptional as well. He was very knowledgeable and made sure to show us the best of everything. We had the best experience touring Rome it truly is the only way to see it.

Response from Host, May 2025

This was our first time...

John_G, May 2025

This was our first time to Rome and I would totally recommend this tour as we got to see all the sights and our driver Carlos was amazing and full knowledge about Rome and also the tour guide that was with us was so incredible and answered all our questions and where so sorry that we forgot her name but of all our tours we have done this was amazing Thanks to all John & Michele

Response from Host, May 2025

This was probably the...

Jacqueline_S, May 2025

This was probably the best tour I’ve been on so far. I went with my daughter and son, we had a great time, Carlo was an amazing tour guide. Very interactive and explained everything well. Showed us Rome very well. The person (Marcos) who showed us around the colosseum and the Vatican was great and throughly explained. Truly had an amazing experience.

Response from Host, May 2025

Our driver, Carlo, knew...

Andrew_H, Apr 2025

Our driver, Carlo, knew the streets of Rome like the back of his hands. He was very knowledgeable and took us to some additional stops since we had extra time. The guide, Marco, also was very knowledgeable about history and knew so many details that added great insight to our trip. Both of them were exceptionally nice guys and we had a lot of fun with them. Thank you gentlemen!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Memories to last a lifetime

Rebecca_S, Apr 2025

Such a wonder-filled experience. Our guides were so knowledgeable and friendly. They made our experience one we will always cherish!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Private Roma Tour!

Brett_R, Mar 2025

Livio and Marco were knowledgeable and made the experience very personal. We were able to do some things that we were not necessarily planning, but Livio our driver made it happen. Marco was our private tour guide and was so fun and interesting.