Rome Highlights: Colosseum to Vatican Tour

Experience the best of Rome in just one day with this small-group skip-the-line tour. Explore the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and historic center of Rome with an expert guide.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 7 days
Highlights
  • Piazza Navona - Embark on a walking tour of Rome’s historic center with a knowledgeable guide. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Piazza Navona as your guide shares the fascinating history of Bernini’s fountain.
  • Pantheon - Discover the Pantheon, a nearly 2,000-year-old marvel with the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome….
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Transportation to Vatican Museums
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Skip the line ticket for Vatican Museums
  • Small group of 18 guests maximum
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (24h – Colosseo, Foro Romano, Palatino Ticket, €18)
  • Headset (when needed)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This tour offers a comprehensive Rome experience in a single day. Immerse yourself in the heart of Roman history, culture, art, and architecture on this remarkable walking tour, showcasing Rome’s most famous landmarks. Explore the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, and the historic center of ancient Rome. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Museums and the…

Location
Piazza Navona, 2
Piazza Navona
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Piazza Navona 2, in front of Museo di Roma.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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340did
Nov 23, 2025
Must Do! - Maria Theresa was a fantastic guide. We saw so much of Rome, didn’t need to worry about getting tickets or lining up for the Colosseum or the Vatican. Saw lots of things we didn’t even know were there. Incredibly interesting!
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Valeriefe1700tn
Nov 17, 2025
Five Stars to the Tour guide! - Angela was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. I still cannot get over how patient kind and knowledgeable she was! We had a blast and learned so much! It was a great experience all thanks to her!
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Bbrgtraveler
Nov 7, 2025
A wonderful excursion with a brilliant guide! - Angie was the best tour guideI have ever encountered. She is both super-knowledgeable and super-enthusiastic. She held the close attention of 12 people for a full day, while figuring out who each person was and was interested in. She gave us footholds on the many layers of Italian history, the evolving power of the Vatican, and what it meant to be Roman in different classes. In every case, she filled in a main attraction with stories that added context and meaning, expanding our eyes and understanding. She took much time to prepare us for the same in the Sistine Chapel, so we could analyze the individual panels in relation to the life of Michelangelo. Strongly recommended!
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Debbie_s
Nov 1, 2025
This tour was very well... - This tour was very well organized. Our tour guide, Claudia, was very professional and knowledgeable. We were very happy with the experience.
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Vanessa_b
Nov 1, 2025
Memories for ever - An insightful day with expert guide and archeologist. Marco. We came away with many ‘pinch me’ memories. Be prepared to be educated and enthralled by the sights and knowledge of your guide. It’s a long day but you won’t be disappointed-highly recommended
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Bob_s
Oct 28, 2025
Rome in a Day Highlights! - Vita, our tour guide, was superb. It was a long day with a lot of walking, but she paced the day well, and we never felt hurried or rushed. We were able to see all the main sights we wanted to see with plenty of time. Despite the crowds, we felt comfortable and relaxed throughout the tour. Be prepared for a lot of walking on this tour, but it helps to burn off those vacation calories!
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Kevin_a
Oct 26, 2025
Fantastic tour for those who want to see all of Rome with limited time!! - Excellent tour and our guide was fantastic! Her understanding of Roman history and architecture was top notch. She made certain that we saw absolutely everything in the city and got behind the scenes knowledge! Be aware that this is a walking tour! We walked nearly 10 miles across Rome’s cobbled streets. Be prepared!!
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Roger_s
Oct 26, 2025
Our guide was amazing.... - Our guide was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about all the subjects. She was there to answer your questions. She kept us on time and engaged. Nick overall it was a very delightful experience for us.
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Iris_g
Nov 21, 2025
Great tour guide! She was... - Great tour guide! She was knowledgeable, personable and answered questions. Thank you for making this tour a success.
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Barbieb912
Oct 24, 2025
It was better in 2017 - I had been on the same tour in 2017 and it was awesome. They included entrance to the Pantheon, a complimentary gelato and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We returned for the same tour with our daughter and her husband and while the guide was fantastic, the tour did not include the Pantheon(we just walked by), or the gelato. We walked all over Rome and while we went into some beautiful churches, they weren’t the ones that are note worthy. Both times the tours ended at the Vatican. The first time we ended in St. Peter’s square. This time we were left in the Sistine chapel with no direction how to get out. So we did not see the Swiss guards, the square high points of interest. Not worth the money in our opinion. But maybe this is all because of the Jubilee. Plus all the walking was fine for us but there were some people on our tour that apparently did not know the amount of walking and climbing steps that was involved. I think that needs to be more strongly expressed in the description.
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From $175
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your experience (local time).