Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican, Colosseum & Historic Center

Get ready to walk (a lot) and see all of Rome in just one day!

 It would take multiple lifetimes to see all that Rome has to offer. We've distilled our most-requested sights into a single day of sightseeing with a perfectly planned walking tour itinerary. Plus, enjoy private, air-conditioned transport to the Vatican to make your day even more comfortable and efficient. It may not cover everything, but it's a very good start.

You'll begin the day on a guided stroll of the historic city center to see some of Rome's most impressive public sights. Mingle with the street artists in the shadow of Bernini's fountain in Piazza Navona; discover the fascinating history behind the Pantheon; admire the impressive architecture in Piazza Venezia and, of course, throw a coin (or two) over your shoulder at the Trevi Fountain to ensure you'll make it back to Rome. After that, you'll break for lunch (not included, but your guide has recommendations for every taste and budget) and reconvene an hour later.

 Your Rome In a Day tour continues as you admire the Roman Forum from above, learning the history of this once-bustling commercial center and the empire that it controlled. Then you'll head over to Rome's most iconic symbol: the Colosseum. Heading directly inside past the crowds, you'll spend a full hour inside, hearing the story of this immense arena and the gladiators that once fought here. Of course, there was a lot more happening here than movies would suggest. Your guide has the full story on the many uses of the Colosseum, from execution ground to dramatic stage.

 After all that walking, you're going to love the seamless transfer by private bus to the Vatican. Here you'll save hours with skip-the-line tickets, diving directly into the Vatican Museums to discover some of the world's most important art. From treasured ancient artifacts like the Apollo Belvedere to immense Renaissance frescoes, you'll soak up thousands of years of art and history. With your expert guide on hand you'll also hear the stories that bring these masterpieces, and the men who created them, to life.

 The highlight of the Museums is, of course, the Sistine Chapel with its incredible frescoes painted by Michelangelo. Before you visit this room, your guide will teach you all about Michelangelo and give you a handout with details of the frescoes and what to look for. This way you'll have 15-20 minutes of peace to soak up what is possibly the world's greatest work of art.

 Encompassing all of the most popular sights in Rome and covering thousands of years of history—with a thoughtfully planned walking tour itinerary and one private, air conditioned transfer to help save time—this tour will give you an unprecedented scope and understanding of the Eternal City while showing you some of her most impressive attractions. You'll also save hours of time otherwise spent waiting in line or navigating a foreign city so you're guaranteed to make the best of every moment you have in Rome. 
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.

 Walks Tours is proud to be an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosse Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.

 Sites Visited:  • ColosseumVatican MuseumsHistoric CenterPantheon (exterior)Trevi FountainPiazza Navona • Piazza VeneziaCampidoglio (view of the Roman Forum)