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Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Meet your guide and enjoy panoramic views of the best preserved part of the Colosseum. Get a detailed description of the Colosseum from the outside, before skipping the long lines to step inside.

Your guide will entertain you with tales of sea-battles, and tell you about the cages where the lions were kept. Imagine the roar of the crowd as their blood-lust was met. Continue to the 2nd tiers for the best views of the Colosseum, inside and out.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

Explore Palatine Hill, the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC, said by the legend as the place where Romulus founded the original city of Rome.

Start your visit from the impressive Arch of Constantine, emblem of victory which commemorates Emperor Constantine when he ascended the power.

Getting on the hill appreciate this archaeological site, with the ruins of many generations of Rome’s emperors on show.

Admire the incredible frescoes in the House of Augustus and the Hippodrome, an elliptical sunken garden from the Palace of Domitian.

Enjoy an impressive view of the Circus Maximus and the valley of the Roman Forum.

Continue your tour visiting the Horti Palatini Farnesiourum and its terrace. Here surrounded by fine gardens and elegant fountains you will be given an incredible panoramic view.

The first part of your tour ends up with the Arch of Titus.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Roman Forum, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

Visit the Roman Forum. This is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins.

Leaving the Arch of Titus walk down the Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.

After admiring this impressive monuments runway, get prepared for visiting Maxentius' Basilica and Romulus temple.

Continuing to the Forum see the temple dedicate to Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife. Extraordianary example of reusing during the ancient period.

Your visit end with the temple ofJuliusCaesar, built by Emperor August to commemorate his father.

All around you can see the building where the daily life in the Ancient Rome took place such as the two republican basilicas, the temple of Saturn and the temple of Dioscuri, the House of the Vestal Virgins and much more ...

Your tour guide will be at disposal to answer all of your questions and curiosities.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

After a little break reach our office near the Vatican Museum to continue your full day tour experience, continuing with a short introduction on the Vatican City and Vatican History

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Discover the treasures hosted by one of the largest and most-visited museums of the world enriched by a huge number of masterpieces collected through time.

Taking a spectacular big spiral staircase you will be introduced to the impressive greatness of the Vatican Museum.

Admire the best of the ancient world visiting the Greek and Roman sculpture section. A collection of classical art masterpieces where admire the beauty of several sculpture groups, as for example the statue of Laocoön and His Sons that is one of the most famous ancient sculptures.

Pass by the Chandelier Gallery, named by the several marble chandelier decorating this section.

Be astonished by the elegant Tapestry gallery, wallpapered by the finest tapestry worldwide, realized by Raphael's disciples.

Visit the Maps Gallery, a complete exhibition of maps representing Italy as it was seen by cartographer in 1581.

Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Vatican Garden

and much more ...

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Citta del Vaticano 1, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Admire the major representatives of Italian art such as Leonardo, Perugino, Beato Angelico, and many more

Towards the end of this tour you will visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece: The Last Judgement.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza di San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

You will visit the Basilica at your leisure, without the guide. Inside you can admire some Baroque masterpieces and the breathtaking Pietà by Michelangelo. You can also enjoy a moment of reflection in the Vatican caves.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Via Veneto, Rome Italy

Be amazed by the lights of the multiple bridges on the River Tiber and travel down the elegant Via Veneto of “La Dolce Vita” fame and its paparazzi memories.

Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome Italy

Take a stop to admire the Trevi Fountain, that is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world, even appeared in several iconic movies like "La Dolce Vita" and "Roman Holiday".

The great night-time lighting highlights the gorgeous decorating sculptures of this baroque masterpiece, creating a magical and romantic atmosphere.

Belonging to the fountain is the legend whereby throwing a coin in the fountain you will ensure your return in Rome.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Piazza di Spagna, Rome Italy

Admire the beauty of the enlightened Spanish Square, one of the most famous squares in Rome. Located in the heart of the roman historical city centre, the square hosts fascinating and incredible masterpieces.

In the middle of the square rises the famous Barcaccia Fountain, dating to the beginning of the baroque period, sculpted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and his father. At the same time, the square is crowned by the impressive Spanish Steps, an imposing 135-step staircase decorated with many garden-terraces, splendidly adorned with flowers in spring and summer. The sumptuous, aristocratic staircase, was designed so that the scenic effects increase more and more while approaching to it, as typical feature of the great baroque architecture.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Prepare to be overwhelmed by the magical night-time atmosphere of Rome after your driver picks you up in the evening from your central accommodations. Along the way around the city you may have some short stops in order to take some photos.

Get closer to the main places and monuments in Rome, enjoying the fascinating and magical atmosphere created by the night-time lighting.

Admire the enlightened Colosseum. Although partially ruined because of damage caused by earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is still an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is listed as one of the most important archaeological areas worldwide and one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Terrazza del Gianicolo, Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi, 00165 Rome Italy

The tour will end with the breathtaking views of Rome from the terrace of Gianicolo, one of the best locations in the town for a scenic view of central Rome with its domes and bell towers. While enjoying one of the most incredible and breathtaking panoramic view of the sparkling Eternal City raise a toast to celebrate this magical moment before being taken back to your accommodations.

Duration: 25 minutes

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Included

Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional art historian guide (for Colosseum and Vatican Museum tour)
Private driver (for 2hrs sightseeing tour ONLY)
Hotel drop-off
Entry/Admission - Colosseum
Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill
Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup
Transportation to/from attractions
there is no guide for the panoramic tour
Entry/Admission - Colosseum

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children discount is applied only with a valid ID card
Not recommended for participants with mobility problems or other serious medical conditions
Important: please note that you can not get to the Colosseum with large bags / backpacks / suitcases. You may bring small bags, but there is no cloakroom service inside the Colosseum to accommodate large items.
A maximum of 7 people per booking
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
People carrying pacemaker should present medical reports for security reasons
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
There is no refund on reservation fees and tickets of monuments that are closed due to event that is out of our control.
In that instance we’ll try our best to re-accommodate the tour when the information from the office responsible of the sites visited is given in a timely manner for us to rearrange and inform all clients.
If this is not possible, we will operate the tour and will include other sites to compensate for the site/s being closed. No refund is given on unused tickets due to events that are out of our control.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers