Enjoy a Private Full Day Tour of Rome visiting two of its major sites : Vatican & Systine Chapel and Colosseum & Ancient forum. Led by one of our English speaking guides with backgrounds of art and history, this tour also includes pick up from your hotel and private transfer to meet your guide along with all skip the line tickets. A private transfer from the Vatican museum to the Colosseum is also included. In between the two sites the guide will also give you some time for a quick lunch. The tour will conclude at either the Vatican or near the Colosseum, and on request we can organize a private transfer back to your hotel, in Rome, Italy.

At the Vatican your private tours guide will concentrate on all the must-see sights of the Vatican museums spending as much time as possible at Sistine Chapel where you'll interpret the works of the genius of the Renaissance as your guide explains the great influences that inspired Michelangelo, a 31 year old sculptor untried in the art of fresco painting to create one of the greatest works of art of all time.

Throughout our Private Tours of the Vatican your guide will entertain you with rich anecdotes that will shed light on the famous Popes of Rome their conclave through which Popes are elected, the incredible lifestyles of the Popes during the enlightened years of the Renaissance, as well as interesting tales about more notorious Popes such as the Barberini family for whom the Romans coined the phrase "What the Barbarians didn't take, the Barberini did!"

In the vast open spaces of St. Peter's Basilica, we'll discover and discuss Bernini's Papal Canopy and Michelangelo's incredible Pietà that inspired Pope Julius II to choose the artist for greater challenges to come! And as you enjoy a private tour of the most magnificent church in the world, listen to a story about a simple fisherman who became the first Pope of Christianity.

Then, our Private Vatican & Ancient Rome tours continue with a private transfer to the Colosseum to enjoy a walking tour of the Ancient Roman Forum combined with an in-depth tour of the Colosseum which includes skip the line tickets. During our walking tours of Ancient Rome we'll also take time to discuss and visit the Palatine Hill & Constantine' s Arch.

From its origins Rome to the magnificence of the Roman Empire you'll learn the history of Ancient Rome  illuminated by anecdotes on what life was like in Roman Times. Learn about the social order of Roman society, its beliefs pagan rituals, political life and how the Romans gave the letters S.P.Q.R. their meaning and then carried them to the ends of the known world.

At the Colosseum you'll learn how the elaborate effects where created through which they created such incredible spectacles for the citizens of Ancient Rome, and you'll appreciate what it meant for a Roman to attend these games. After the three-hour Ancient Rome you will have a private transfer back to your hotel.

You can upgrade your tour by keeping the vehicle at disposal for the all time. Contact us for rates @ sales @tours-italy.com.

IMPORTANT: Beginning Friday 6 August 2021 and until further notice, access to the Vatican Museums and all related areas will be permitted only to those in possession of a Green COVID-19 Certification (Green Pass or equivalent certificate like the CDC vaccine card). Please remember to also bring your ID or passport to confirm your identity.

This Private tour starts from your hotel in Rome

• ** Rucksacks are NOT allowed inside Colosseum and Ancient Forum. As there is not deposit area in the vicinity , avoid taking any rucksack as due to the new rules otherwise you will not be admitted inside the monuments.
• This tour is of an historical area and is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities. However, please contact us directly and we will be able to take you on alternative routes suitable for you.
• At times, St. Peter’s Basilica and Colosseum closes without notice. No refunds are available as these events are beyond our control.
• There is a dress code for St Peter’s Basillica. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed.
• Please wear comfortable footwear as this tour involves a lot of walking.