Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers

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Rome, Italy

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

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Overview

Explore Rome’s most iconic landmarks and hidden treasures on a private tour tailored for those seeking an unforgettable experience. Begin your adventure at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, where your guide will reveal fascinating stories of ancient Rome. Then, enjoy a customized visit to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica (when permitted), skipping the lines to uncover masterpieces, sacred history, and exclusive areas, with round-trip transfers and expert commentary included.

Get the personalized experience of a private tour
See the top sights of Rome in just one day
Travel comfortably in all-inclusive transportation
Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican City

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Many Vatican and Colosseum combos just include tickets; this adds round-trip transfers and a private guide.

What's Included

Blue Badge guide
Hotel pick-up, drop-off and transportation between sites with private vehicle
Colosseum and Roman Forum Entrance Fees
Colosseum entrance fees (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.
Vatican Museums Tickets

Food, Drinks, Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Your hotel/accommodation in Rome city center (within the Aurelian Walls)

Operating hours
.8:45 am

Itinerary

Piazza del Colosseo (Pass By)

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arch of Constantine (Pass By)

Vatican Museums

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna (Pass By)

Gallery of Tapestries

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gallery of the Candelabras

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Baldachin (Pass By)

La Pieta (Pass By)

St. Peter's Square (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Please advise in case of mobility issues - wheelchair partly accessible

Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes are recommended
Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration or closed due to extraordinary celebrations. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site
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.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 35 reviews

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Excellent Tour

Delome_F, Sep 2025

Lots of walking, but awesome experience. Extremely knowledgeable tour guide. Strongly recommend if you have limited time in Rome.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour and found your guide extremely knowledgeable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience! Kind regards, The Eyes of Rome Team

Only way to see 2 spectacular sites with this private tour

Anna_F, Aug 2025

Benjamin was excellent at navigating the queues and also the knowledge he shared. He did a great job as he catered to both the adults and the 2 young boys we had with us (12 years old). He was personable and very engaging - highly recommend the tour! The best way to see 2 of the most spectacular sites.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your kind note. Balancing different ages and keeping everyone engaged is no easy task—Benjamin will be glad to know his approach was appreciated. Benjamin & The Eyes of Rome Team

Great time!

Jennifer_S, Jul 2025

Great experience and tour guide was very educational and an experienced archeologist! Our boys had a wonderful time. Bring an umbrella and a fan if traveling in the summer.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you, Jennifer! We're glad your boys enjoyed the tour, even under the summer Italian sun! See you soon! Eyes of Rome Team

Marina

Rosario_A, Jul 2025

Marina our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and incredibly informative. A true pleasure with great stories

Response from Host, Jul 2025

So happy to hear this! Marina will be thrilled you enjoyed her stories and knowledge throughout the tour. Marina & The Eyes of Rome Team

Loving the personal tour of experiencing Rome in a day!

David_K, Jun 2024

Are you in Rome? Then, this is the tour for you! It begins by picking you up at your hotel and having a private transport to the Plaza to meet your tour guide Gianluca. He will walk you to the Colosseum and give you a short history of the outside and what you’re looking at. You get to skip all the lines and see a different perspective of how life was during those times. My husband loves history and I’m more a novice, but Gianluca was able to educate us both about the history we were walking. We took breaks and stopped in all the best shaded places to still see the sights. We had lunch at the best pizza place around too! We were then picked up and driven to the Vatican. Again, we skipped all of the long lines and walked into the city. Wow! It was amazing. Gianluca again, made sure to watch us and to see when we needed breaks and was able to answer all of our questions. He even made a picture book to go over what used to be in certain places or to help us understand the history behind each sight. After we finished visiting all of the sights, we were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. It was such a life changing experience to see all of the history without worrying about the small hassles of lines, transportation, questions about the history or art. You need to selected this tour and ask for Gianluca!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hello David, Thank you for your incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear that Gianluca made your tour of Rome and the Vatican so memorable, from his engaging storytelling to the thoughtful breaks and personalized touches. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed every aspect of the experience, including the skips in line and the pizza! We’re so glad you had a life-changing time and appreciate your recommendation of Gianluca. We hope to see you again soon! Arrivederci! Francesca Eyes of Rome Team

Great excursion

Michael_C, Aug 2022

Our guide Ellie was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She loves and knows Rome and has studied the arts and culture for many years. Very enjoyable and personal touch

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Hi Michael, thanks so much for your review! We are happy to see you enjoyed your tour with Elisa and that our services were overall 5 stars! We wush to see you very soon in Rome! Best wishes

Amazing day in Rome

Ken_Y, Jun 2022

Our guide for the day was Marina, she was amazing. Very knowledgeable and very personable. She was able to skip the line more than once with us. She took us to a private area of the Vatican museum. She customized the tour based on our request.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Ken, Thank you so much for rating Marina's tour 5-stars! We are happy to know you enjoyed your time together and that we contributed to a memorable experience in Rome. This is all that matter to us :) We hope to see you again in Rome!