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4.7(327 reviews)

Rome Colosseum and Vatican Museums Full-Day Private Tour

From$45
7 hours
New York City, USA

About this activity

Experience Rome's iconic landmarks with a private, skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, including lunch.

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access to Colosseum
  • Explore Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Guided tour of Vatican Museums
  • Admire Sistine Chapel's art
  • Visit St. Peter's Basilica

Full description

Discover Rome's rich history and art on this exclusive full-day private tour. Begin with skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, where your expert guide will bring ancient ruins to life. After a delightful lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, marveling at masterpieces like Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. This personalized experience ensures a comprehensive and memorable exploration of Rome's treasures.

Included / Excluded

  • Skip-the-line access to Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
  • Guided tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off outside central Rome

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • This is a private tour; only your group will participate.
  • The order of visited sites may vary based on tour timing.
  • Some monuments may be under restoration; check for updates before booking.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for religious sites (knees and shoulders covered).
  • Bring a valid ID for entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Be prepared for security checks at all venues.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Traveler reviews

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Very entertaining & informative tour of NYC!

A very pleasant and informative tour of some of the most iconic places in NYC. Percy was fantastic, highly entertaining and humorous, also very courteous & attentive to our needs. My only wish is if we had more time at Timeout market and a photo stop with the Brooklyn bridge background.

Ivette_WAug 2, 2026VIATOR

great time

Percie was a great guide very infomative agreat experiance all in

valeriecM7136ZGAug 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Lovely Tour

Percy and Veronica were great! Saying hi to Percy's mom. Percy told us a lot of fun facts! Great tour to purchase!

melissabX7733JVJul 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great way to end our trip

Percy, Monnie, and Jose provided an enjoyable experience for our last evening in NYC. The bus was clean and comfortable, the route covered all the city highlights, and our guide Percy shared lots of current and historical context with engaging banter. When so many tours have become automated, it was great to have real human interaction.

cynthiagP6294IQJul 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Ask for Sophia and Lou

Sophia and Lou were great! Very knowledgeable and fun to be around for a few hours!!!

U9051OEdominiquetJul 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR
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