The Best of Rome in Two Days Private Tour
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The Best of Rome in Two Days Private Tour

2 days
Private
Multi-Day
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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: Piazza Navona, 00186 Rome Italy

Discover Navona Square.

This huge square, once used to performed incredible battleship, hosts scuplture and architectrural masterpieces such us Bernini's Four River Fountain and Borromini's church Santa Agnese in Agone. It is considered to be the most beautiful and elegant baroque squares.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Santa Maria della Pace, Vicolo del Arco della Pace 5, Rome Italy

Continue your itinery off the beaten path to admire hidden beautiful churches and corners that only a local could know

Duration: 20 minutes

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: Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Rome Italy

Enjoy an external visit of the Pantheon, which was built as a temple to all the gods of Olympus. This temple is famous worldwide for its incredible dome which is the largest in the world since ancient times.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Rome Italy

Continue your promenade along the Tiber River Bank and enjoy an external visit of the Holy Castle, one of most ancient building in Rome.Built as Hadrian’s tomb, it was transformed in the middle ages into the fortress of the popes. Now a days is one of the most iconic monuments in Rome.

After that take a short break.1 hour an half break for lunch (not included)

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

After lunch meet your guide at the entrance of the Vatican Museum for your Vatican museum Private Tour. Once here you'll have a short introduction to 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

Get inside St. Peter's Basilica where 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: 30 minutes

Stop At: Catacombe di San Callisto, Via Appia Antica 110, 00179 Rome Italy

The second day you will be picked up at 9am and you will explore the mysterious catacombs situated along the old Appian Way, some 93 miles (150km) of underground galleries used as cemeteries by early Christians under Roman persecutions.

After the tour take 1-hour and an half break for lunch (not included)

Duration: 3 hours

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

After luch, let's visit Rome's symbolic monument with an exclusive private tour that makes it easy and fun for all ages. Learn about the amphitheater's history from a guide with an art and archaeology background.

Learn about the spectacular games and bloody battles that were held inside. Hear about the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the incredible ability of the gladiators, the violent fighting between exotic animals and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to built the Colosseum.

Walk around the first tiers and reach the arena to learn about the trapdoors and all the mechanisms used to animate the games. Your guide will keep you entertained with stories of sea-battles, the cages where lions were kept before the games started, the rooms in which gladiators were waiting before they reached the arena, the executions, and the excitement of the spectators attending the most spectacular, fantastic, and expensive games in human history.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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

You will then, 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, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House and Basilica of Maxentius. Admire the Roman Forum's Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.

Duration: 45 minutes

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

After you walk through Palatine Hill, explore the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC.

Admire the incredible frescoes in the House of Augustus and the Hippodrome, an elliptical sunken garden from the Palace of Domitian. Here, enjoy an impressive view of the Circus Maximus and the valley of the Roman Forum. Learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus, the abandoned brothers raised by a wolf who fought each other for power and control.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Piazza Venezia, 00187 Rome Italy

Piazza Venezia

Pass By: Complesso del Vittoriano, Via di San Pietro in Carcere 1, 00186 Rome Italy

Monumento al milite ignoto

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Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Downtown Rome only
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle or minivan
  • Permission to enter Rome city centre
  • Parking Fees
  • 6 hour professional tour guide service
  • 45-minutes Catacombs group tour
  • English speaking driver for the sightseeing tour on the first day
  • Insurance
  • All taxes and Fees
  • Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
  • Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
  • Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
  • Entry/Admission - Catacombe di San Callisto
  • Entry/Admission - Colosseum
  • Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
  • Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transfer and pick-up to hotel outside the city center or at the airport
  • Pick-up participants in different location one to each other
  • Guide service for the Sightseeing tour
  • Entry/Admission - Pantheon
  • Entry/Admission - Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • 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
  • A maximum of 7 people per booking
  • 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
  • Selfie sticks cannot be used inside the Colosseum for security reasons
  • The first tour is not a guided tour but only a sightseeing tour with a driver, not a guide.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Standard program could suffer variation, accordingly to the availabilities of the moment or extraordinary events
  • SOMETIMES BASILICA AND SISTINE CHAPEL MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE. WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE THE VISIT TO THE BASILIC DURING RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS AND CEREMONIES (Audiences, Beatifications, Masses of the POPE)
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
85%
Reviews
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stokesbg
5 | 2019-09-30

This tour was great from start to finish! Our driver picked us up right in front of our Airbnb each morning and took us through the city while giving us history and insight to all of the major attractions of Rome. When we met with our first guide Zenda to tour the colusseum and Roman forum she was friendly and accommodating. She gave us a great tour through the colusseum and Roman forum and was very considerate of the needs of my elderly parents. The next day Puala gave us a terrific tour through the Vatican museum and St Peters Basilica. Her knowledge of all the aspects of the museum was incredible. This was a great tour package overall. My elderly parents loved it and each night when the driver would drop us off at our flat we had nothing but wonderful things to say about each day. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great tour!

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Bruce K
5 | 2019-09-23

Outstanding time. We were treated like vip’s from pick up at our hotel in air conditioned vehicles to seeing every major attraction in the city. The local guides not only knew the details about the attraction but the old world stories and local folk lore. Worth every cent and the only way to go to see it all.

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Patty V
5 | 2019-08-05

If you don't have a lot of time this is the best way to see the highlights of Rome. All of our guides were very knowledgeable and professional. Our driver was fantastic!

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Peter P
3 | 2019-07-03

The 2 day tour of Rome was very comprehensive and included all of the things that we wanted to see. We had a driver pick us up at our AirBnB. He did not speak extensive English and was not able to converse easily or let us know about things he took us to. He knew the city very thoroughly and was very good getting us around, however the language barrier was an impediment to a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The driver pulled up to the Pantheon and said "Very nice church, you go in. I wait here." There were many opportunities to explain to us where we were being taken and what we were to see, but the language issue precluded that from happening. On the other hand, our guide, Paola Serata, who met us each afternoon and took us through the Vatican and the Coliseum, was absolutely excellent. She had tremendous subject matter expertise and provided extensive information about our visit. She pointed out details and provided information we would never have noticed if we had been on our own.

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jenwilson88
5 | 2018-03-30

Our two day private tour let us experience the highlights of Rome without any long lines. We climbed the Spanish steps, gazed at the Trevi Fountain, explored the catacombs, stared into the domes and reliquaries of numerous basilicas and cathedrals including St Peters of course, viewed the wonders of the Vatican museums, gawked at the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and were awed by the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Our guides were knowledgeable and full of stories and personality. Frequently our driver would pull over, say climb those stairs for a surprise, and we'd dutifully get out, climb the stairs, and be in wonder at yet another amazing site. Then we'd trot back down and he'd be waiting, ready to maneuver through the crazy traffic to the next awe-inspiring wonder. Our whole family highly recommends this tour.

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kathyross
5 | 2017-11-26

Our guide, Paola, was stellar! She’s a PhD in Christian Archaeology, speaks 5 languages, and was so wonderful. Loved every minute! Florido, our Driver, also amazing and even sang to us! So worth the money to do this. Long days packed with interesting info you’d never get otherwise!

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