Rome and Vatican full day tour

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Rome, Italy

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
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Overview

Cover more ground and see the best of Rome in one day with this private driving tour. Avoid the hassle and delays of public transportation and spend the morning exploring the top sights in the city by private air-conditioned vehicle. After a break for a traditional Roman lunch (own expense), delve into the Vatican Museums with a guide to take in the vast collection in just hours.

Optimize your time by visiting Rome’s main sights by car
A private guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Customize the itinerary to include the attractions that interest you
An English-speaking driver for commentary and tips about Rome

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This fully private tour includes not just Rome’s top sights but a Vatican Museums guided visit.

What's Included

Private transportation
The service of one of our professional Entertaining tour drivers
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Bottled water
Fuel surcharge

Meals & other not mentioned in the inclusions
Gratuities (entirely at the client’s discretion)
Upon request, for an additional cost, a private guide for the entire tour
Entrance fee - Upon request, for an additional cost, we can provide privileged entrance to Colosseum, Forum and Palatine (we are official partners)
Entrance fee - Upon request, for an additional cost, we can arrange privileged entrance to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Entrance fee - Upon request, for an additional cost, we can provide entry tickets to Saint Peter's Basilica

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up and drop off travelers in any requested location in Rome.

Itinerary

Rome

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Vatican City

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Modest attire is necessary, to visit Religious sites
During the day, you'll hear your private tour driver's fun explanations on what you will see. He will assist and guide you through the day, but will not enter sites directly with you.
Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays
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

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Our tour guide Gilberto I hope I...

Susan K, Nov 2017

Our tour guide Gilberto I hope I spelled his name correctly was the best! He was fun and informative. He also saved the day!! By helping us buy tickets to the Vatican the day of the tour. We had missed an email informing us to do so ahead of time. We weren't too sure it would happen after a couple of phone calls and missed opportunities but he made it happen and we are SO grateful to him!!! This tour was the most relaxing part of our 2 week visit to Italy. To be picked up and dropped off at all of the highlights of Rome along with the historical details of the sites was a great experience. We asked him for the name of his favorite restaurant in Rome. We went there for lunch the following day and it was spectacular. We highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Discovery Guided Tours. We truly appreciate your kind words and your trust in our service. It is always a pleasure to help our guests discover Italy and create memorable experiences. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another unforgettable journey. Warm regards, Karolina Booking Office Discovery Guided Tours