Rome might not have been built in a day, but with our Rome in a Day tour, you can make the most of your time in the Eternal City even if you only have a few hours to see it all!
Highlights
Hidden Gems
- The Arena Floor Of The Colosseum
- Temple of Saturn
- The Laocoön And Michelangelo’s Frescoes
- Bernini’s Four Rivers Fountain
Tour Includes
- Expert, English-speaking private guide
- Skip-the-line tickets to all sites
- Ancient City experience
- Vatican City tour
- Visit to Rome's historic centre
- Car service during the tour in between city centre and the Vatican
NOT INCLUDED
- One way transfers to/from meeting point and end point
- Lunch
- Gratuity
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ITINERARY
What To Expect On Your Tour
The Colosseum
Walk in the footsteps of the gladiators on your Colosseum tour
Your voyage begins at the Colosseum, the most magnificent monument in Rome. The bloody spectacles of the Colosseum are legendary, as slaves, gladiators and wild animals were killed on a scale that had never been seen before for the entertainment of the Roman populace. Be amazed by stories of violent gladiatorial combat and awe-inspiring naval battles staged in the arena, and learn about what went on behind the scenes. Your personal guide will help you to separate fact from fiction as you walk through the Colosseum, allowing you to discover what it was like to be a gladiator and the ingenious engineering beneath the arena floor that made the games possible. Looking up at the Colosseum from the inside is an unforgettable experience, as the sheer size of the amphitheatre never fails to astound. On our private Rome day tour, you’ll be able to fully appreciate the immense architectural achievement of the Colosseum – an iconic monument that has endured for 2,000 years.
The Roman Forum
Explore the impressive temples and courthouses of the Roman Forum
On your Roman Forum tour you will see another side of Roman history, learning about religious rituals and political power struggles in the buildings where they happened. The mysteries of Roman religion will be revealed when you visit iconic temples such as the Temple of Saturn, or walk through the gardens of the House of the Vestal Virgins, while a tour of the famous courthouses is an opportunity to find out more about the great debates and speeches of Ancient Rome.
The Roman Forum is a microcosm of Roman society. A walk across the cobblestones of the Via Sacra, where you can still see the wheel-ruts of ancient carts, takes you to the Arch of Titus, which was built to commemorate the emperor’s military victories. Ordinary Romans went about their daily business in these streets, but as the political centre of Ancient Rome, it was also the scene of triumphal processions and high profile events such as the funeral of Caesar or the decapitation of Cicero. A walk through the Roman Forum offers a fascinating insight into the daily life of the city, covering all levels of Roman society, and bringing you closer to the people of the past.
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Discover the highlights of the Vatican Museums, with Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica
You haven’t truly seen Rome until you’ve visited the Vatican, the Catholic capital and the location of one of the greatest collections of art in the world. Your day in Rome continues with a visit to the Vatican Museums, where masterpieces include the moving Laocoon – perhaps the most important and influential classical statue of all time. On our Rome in a Day Tour you’ll gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. The Last Judgement was initially one of Michelangelo’s most controversial works, but it has since been considered one of the greatest works of art of all time.
The splendour and grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica is there for all to see, but a tour of the basilica gives you a more in-depth understanding of this awe-inspiring building. As well as showing you the highlights of the basilica, such as the poignant beauty of Michelangelo’s Pietà, your guide will tell you stories of the popes, artists and architects who transformed the Vatican over the centuries.
The Basilica of St. Peter’s may be subject to unscheduled closings and late openings for religious ceremonies. Because these are often last-minute for security reasons, we may not have time to notify our guests, but instead, the full tour will be spent exploring other parts of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. We do not provide refunds for unexpected closures of St. Peter’s – your guide will still give you an introduction to the Basilica should you wish to return in your own time during your stay in Rome.
Rome's Historic Center
Stroll through the streets of Rome’s historic centre
The beauty and history of Rome are best appreciated in its streets, as you wander through the charming back streets and elegant piazzas of the city centre. At the end of your relaxed day in Rome, you will stroll through the oldest and most characteristic neighbourhoods, where artistic treasures and captivating stories of the past can be found on every street. The Baroque splendour of the Trevi Fountain has to be seen to be believed, while the Pantheon is another highlight, due to its architectural beauty, atmosphere, and history of transformation and survival against the odds.
As the sun sets in the enchanting Piazza Navona, gaze into the waters of Bernini’s Four Rivers Fountain and savour the atmosphere of the Eternal City at twilight. You will end your tour with a completely new perspective of Rome and its history, having heard stories of emperors, popes and artists in the places where they lived and worked, transforming Rome over the centuries.
This is not the Rome of the history books, but Rome as it lives and has lived over the passing millennia. Book your unforgettable experience of the Eternal City today!
Create Your Custom Journey
Our dedicated team is here to help you design the perfect trip. We’re happy to assist every step of the way.
What Our Guests Are Saying
Guests Reviews
Letizia bruschi of through eternity tours is an amazing tour guide
maria letizia bruschi was the kind of seasoned tour guide i was hoping to get for our private, just my wife and i, six hour + a break for lunch “rome in a day” tour. An art historian by training and a roman by birth, ms bruschi’s knowledge of ancient civilizations, important historical figures and events etc. Runs wide and deep, and she had no trouble at all fielding my many questions while at the same time keeping us moving. Her obvious passion for her work was infectious and she had our rapt attention until the end.another tour guide who we encountered along the way called her “the best”, something that i was not surprised at all to hear.she even patiently helped me map out our next days sight seeing itinerary. Well connected with all the guards we encountered, ms bruschi got us right to the head of the line every time,a very satisfying experience!
Fantastic rome in a day tour with awesome guide
this was definitely the best thing we did in rome! Our guide, thomas, was incredibly knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. He did a perfect job of blending both the culture of the city and the history, and really made us feel immersed in rome. He was passionate and insightful, and was able to go in depth with answers to every single question we could possibly have. It’s a fantastic private tour, really spending the most time to see exactly what we wanted to and were most interested in.
Excellent introduction to rome
this was an excellent full-day (9am/4pm) tour private guided tour. Great way to discover the city and see the highlights. It was a very hot day (90f) and so quite challenging for the kids, but having our private guide was a huge saver of time (skipping lines, taking shortcuts…) and energy.
Maria letizia was our guide for the day. She managed to engage our 9 and 12 year olds for much of the tour, booked a table at a nice quiet (and cool) restaurant and generally made our lives so much easier. She introduced major concepts of history, art history, architecture etc, very quickly without overloading us. Thank you!!!
Our tour guide, eugenia d’andrea, was exceptional. She tailored our experience to our needs. We would love to be
able to take more tours in the future from her and through eternity tours.
Guia grandi was an exceptional and delightful tour guide. Our special tour through the colosseum, sistine chapel, and meal in downtown rome was phenomenal, to say the least. Guia was engaging and lovely, making our tour a high quality experience with a guide who felt like a longtime friend. I highly recommend her for anyone looking to secure a tour through rome and its deep history.
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