Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars in Rome
Rome, Italy

Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars

Outty Ranking 49 5.0 · 1 traveler reviews6.5 hoursFrom $392

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Is Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars worth booking?

Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars is a 6.5-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $392 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
49 / 100
Rating
5/5 (1)
Duration
6.5 hours
From
$392 per person

Perfect if you haven’t got much time in Rome! This Package Tour covers the city’s most famous sights including 2 complete tours: Colosseum with Roman Forum and Palatine + Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter

What you get

  • Guided Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Intermediate transfers between the sites
  • Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Admission
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

About this experience

Perfect if you haven’t got much time in Rome! This Package Tour covers the city’s most famous sights including 2 complete tours: Colosseum with Roman Forum and Palatine + Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter' s Basilica. Just book and relax! We will take care of everything: Skip the line tickets, pick up, drop off and intermediate transfers. Experienced and friendly guides with stay with you for the whole tour! Least but not last you will enjoy a typical Roman meal. Yes! Everything is included! - Pick up at 9:15 - With your own chauffeur there are no public transportation problems or walking long distances to see the sights. - Cars and drivers might change at every transfer: remember to bring all your belongings with you - To optimize your time we will bring you to a selected restaurant. This tour is private (only for your group) and customizable.

What's included

Included

  • Guided Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Intermediate transfers between the sites
  • Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Admission
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Admission
  • Hotel Drop off
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
  • Typical lunch in a selected restaurant (starter, main course, water)
  • Certified multilingual. Kindly ask for languages that are not listed..
  • Hotel pick up

Not included

  • Spirits and extras at the reastaurant ( starter, main course and water included)
  • Car At Disposal is on request

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en, it, fr, es
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Group size
Up to 10 travelers per booking
Operated by
Rome Guided Visit

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please provide any mobility and wheelchair access requirements. Also note that visitors with limited mobility can contact us for special requirements, such as wheelchairs or walkers. Ancient Rome area and Vatican Museums visits involve significant walking. Please note that the pathway from the Sistine Chapel to St Peter’s Basilica has 50 steps and is not wheelchair accessible. The tour can continue to the Basilica only if all members of your private group can walk down the stairs. Nevertheless you will see St. Peter's Square and the guide will explain the Basilica from the ourside. Nevertheless you will see St. Peter's Square and the guide will explain the Basilica from the ourside. If the group includes participants with reduced mobility, the tour will end without accessing the Basilica. Please also note that other participants in your group will have to take charge of pushing the wheelchair.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Vatican.
  • Kindly note that the tour might start with the Colosseum or with the Vatican, depending on tickets' availability and other variants.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document copy or picture on the mobile phone that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Vatican.
  • SUNDAY AND RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS VATICAN CLOSURE: The tour will include another site on such occasions; Capitoline Museums, Castel sant'Angelo, St.Clemente Underground site; let us have your preference.
  • ST. PETER'S BASILICA TICKETS: Please note that the Basilica stops selling skip-the-line tickets 3 days before the date. Therefore, you will not be able to skip the line directly from the Sistine Chapel to the Basilica. Nevertheless, if the lines are reasonable, the guide will be happy to get you in. We are very sorry for the inconvenience, which goes beyond our control.

Photos

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Traveler reviews

1 verified traveler reviews for Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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kris20172017 · June 2024

Excellent Way to See Rome!

We had the most amazing “Rome in a Day” tour with our guide Daniele and driver Ricardo! Daniele was a treasure trove of knowledge and we especially benefitted from his expertise in art, in addition to his enthusiasm and kindness. He knew his way around all of the sites we visited, and even when we were in very crowded areas, he knew where to take us to have the best view and pointed out fascinating details that everyone else seemed to miss, including other tour guides. He even went out of his way to find cold water for our kids! Ricardo was a safe driver who was courteous and always made us feel comfortable. We cruised around Rome in luxury! When our tour ended, he took the time to do a visual check to make sure we didn’t leave anything in the vehicle. When we actually found out later that my son had dropped his sunglasses in between the seats, he was kind enough to drop off the sunglasses at our hotel for us. We had chosen RGV for our Rome tour at the recommendation of our friends who visited Rome the prior year. We are so happy that we did!

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Good to know

Duration
6.5 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Price range
$392 to $1338
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
0
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 49

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)75
Review evidence (18% weight)9
Booking momentum (14% weight)0
Value for money (12% weight)19
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)52
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.

How much does Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars cost?

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Prices start at $392 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars take?

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Plan for about 6.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.

Is Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars?

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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 6.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Rome Icons Private Tour: Colosseum & Vatican, Lunch & Luxury Cars start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Rome?

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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Rome?

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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Rome?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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