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

See the best of Rome in one day on this epic tour through the Colosseum, Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and historic center that hits all the major attractions.

• Visit the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Pantheon and much more in a single day.
• Cover more ground with a thoughtfully planned walking tour and one private, air-conditioned bus ride to the Vatican.
• Save hours waiting in line with quick access tickets to the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.
• Learn about the history of the city from an expert guide who'll be with your small group for the full day.
• Take the only group tour that combines tickets for the Colosseum and the Vatican with a private transfer to the latter.

Want to see the most popular sights in Rome but don't have much time to do it? This expertly guided walking tour takes you on an epic journey combining the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, and the historic center of the city in just over seven hours, with private group transport between central Rome and the Vatican to save you time. There is really no more complete way to see Rome in a single day.

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 [email protected] 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)

• Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
• Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
• Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
• Campidoglio, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
• Vatican Museums, Vatican City
• Piazza Navona, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.