Private Rome WOW Tour: Vatican, Colosseum, Squares, Car & Lunch

About this experience

Only 1 day in Rome? There is still time to visit many of the city’s most iconic attractions. The itinerary focuses on the best of Rome: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine, and the Vatican. Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peters Basilica + Driven Guided Tour of Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Navona Square, and Pantheon. We will take care of everything: tickets, pick up, drop off, all transfers, experienced and friendly guide Everything is included, even lunch, for a hassle-free experience. It is an Exclusive Private Tour only for your group! SUNDAY (and religious holidays) SPECIAL: Due to the Wow Tour's high request, we designed a Sunday experience when the Vatican is closed. With your guide and driver, you will explore St. Peter's Square, Castel Sant' Angelo area, and other marvelous sites like the Capitoline hill; from its top, you enjoy spectacular views over the Forum! - all central hotels/B&B/Apartments/Rome Rail Stations - Civitavecchia Port - Fiumicino Airport and Hotels

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   Timing includes pick-up and drop-off. The driver will arrive at your hotel at the scheduled time to pick you up in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. After a short drive through the historic streets of Rome, you will arrive at the Colosseum, where you will meet your knowledgeable guide. The Colosseum, or Flavian Amphitheatre, is the largest ancient amphitheater and a symbol of Imperial Rome. Built between 70 and 80 AD, it hosted gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, and executions, accommodating 50,000 to 80,000 spectators based on social rank. Made of travertine limestone, this four-story elliptical structure features a complex system of vaults and arches.

2. Stop 2 · 30min

   The guide will provide a detailed account of the Roman Forum's exterior, highlighting the impressive remains visible from the outside. The Colosseum tickets give access to the Roman Forum within 24 hours; please ask the guide. After this Ancient Rome tour, you will fully understand Ancient Roman life.

3. Stop 3 · 30min

   You will start a guided tour with the Trevi Fountain, a secretive masterpiece, and perhaps the most spectacular fountain in Rome. Built at the end of one of the famed aqueducts that supplied the Roman Empire with water, this iconic setting attracts many visitors. Toss a coin into its waters to ensure a safe return to Rome at some stage in the future.

4. Stop 4 · 30min

   A true masterpiece to admire on your tour of Rome: The Pantheon. Immaculately preserved and seemingly only a few centuries old, it's hard to believe the structure was completed in AD 128 by Emperor Hadrian. In the square in front - a gathering place for locals – discover a decorative 16th-century fountain sitting beneath the Egyptian obelisk. Kindly note that the line may be too long due to the metal detector, and the visit is from outside.

5. Stop 5 · 30min

   A true masterpiece to admire on your tour of Rome: The Pantheon. Immaculately preserved and seemingly only a few centuries old, it's hard to believe the structure was completed in AD 128 by Emperor Hadrian. In the square in front - a gathering place for locals – discover a decorative 16th-century fountain sitting beneath the Egyptian obelisk. Kindly note that the line may be too long due to the metal detector, and the visit is from outside.

6. Stop 6 · 30min

   You will head to the Spanish Steps, one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. As you stand and admire the Church of Trinità dei Monti, located at the top of the famous staircase, you will see the Fontana della Barcaccia at its base. You might wonder how this impressive structure was ever completed.

7. Stop 7 · 1h

   You will enter the Vatican Museums, overflowing with masterpieces by many of Italy’s most important artists, alongside important works from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. You will walk through famous galleries, such as the tapestries and maps. You will learn the secrets of the Sistine Chapel, with its enormous Michelangelo frescoes. Here, you will have time to observe the details of his sublime “Last Judgment.”

8. Stop 8 · 30min

   Your guide will bring you directly from the Sistine Chapel into St. Peter's Basilica's courtyard. Your guide will optimize your time by explaining all the features outside. You can take pictures (without a flash) in a peaceful atmosphere while the guide waits outside. It is the world's largest church, home to Michelangelo's "Pietà" and other highlights.

9. Stop 9 · 30min

   Just before ending your tour of the Vatican, you will enjoy the curved colonnades of St. Peter’s Square before a brief sighting of the Pope’s Balcony. Remember to cover knees and shoulders before entering the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. At the end of this exclusive experience, your driver will bring you back to your location in Rome

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

Dear Guest, Please review and confirm receipt of these essential tour details: IDs Required: Tickets are nominal/personalized. Email any missing full names ASAP and bring an ID/passport (or copy/screenshot) matching the ticket names. Please note that it will not be possible to purchase new or additional entrance tickets last-minute. ⏰ Pickup & Meeting Points: Hotel WOW / Japanese WOW Tour (8:00 AM): Wait in lobby and inform concierge. (For B&Bs/Apartments: wait outside at street number). Port Excursion (7:30 AM): Driver waits with a name sign directly at your ship's dock (no shuttle bus needed!). Please send us a mobile number with WhatsApp. Itinerary Highlights: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Colosseum, Forum (exterior), Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Navona Square, Spanish Steps & Lunch. ⚠️ Key Information & Rules: Drivers & Guides: Drivers provide transfer (may not speak English); your guide leads the tour! Dress Code & Bags: Cover shoulders and knees inside Sistine & Churches (a scarf or shawl to cover shoulders is accepted). Only small backpacks & foldable umbrellas allowed. Photos & Security: No photos in Sistine Chapel or of Swiss Guards. Personal photos allowed elsewhere. Guides cannot skip metal detectors. Pantheon: Viewed from outside. If lines are reasonable, you can buy entrance tickets on the spot (€5.00 each). Vatican & Basilica: Basilica and Sistine might close without prior notice. Outside St. Peter's, guides explain features before you enter to pray/explore in a peaceful atmosphere (no flash photos) while your guide waits outside. Punctuality: Colosseum & Vatican do not allow entry delays. Guides follow a strict schedule. Please request customization in advance! We wish you a wonderful time in Rome and remain at your disposal now and during the tour. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, either directly or by asking the staff. Emergency Contact (Call / WhatsApp): +39 352 298 155

Before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• LIMITED MOBILITY Ancient Rome area and Vatican Museums visits involve SIGNIFICANT WALKING. At the colosseum, the elevator is at disposal for this purpose. The Roman Forum and Palatine surfaces are uneven, but a considerable portion of the area has wheelchair paths. Please note that the pathway from the Sistine Chapel to St Peter’s Basilica has 50 steps downwards 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, but, for safety reasons, it is not possible to carry wheelchairs and walkers down the stairs. If your private group includes participants with reduced mobility, we can still bring you to the Basilica, going back to the Museum's entrance and reaching it from the outside with the car. Although there is a dedicated pathway for wheelchairs, please be aware that there may be a queue to enter the Basilica. Also, note that other participants in your group will have to take charge of pushing the wheelchair.
• VATICAN IS CLOSED ON SUNDAYS (and religious holidays). Due to the Wow Tour's high request, we designed a Sunday experience when the Vatican is closed. With your guide, and your driver you will explore St. Peter's Square, Castel Sant' Angelo area and other marvelous sites like the Aventine hill; from its top, you enjoy spectacular views over the city. As an alternative we will prospose other museums or arcaeological sites!
• STROLLERS: We suggest avoiding strollers and using a baby sling instead. Like wheelchairs and walkers, strollers are not allowed in the passage from the Sistine Chape directly to the Basilica ( 50 steps downward and 50 upwards). Having the car at your disposal, help us arrange the Basilica visit, reaching it by car. Even if we have your entrance tickets to the Basilica, there may still be lines. The Roman Forum and Palatine surfaces are uneven, but a considerable portion of the area has stroller paths.
• Option 1 - SHORE EXCURSION FROM ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA PORT) 10 hours: this option includes pick up and drop off at the dock of your ship. It also includes the car at disposal during the tour. Nevertheless, transfers are scheduled according to entrance time tickets; if you need to anticipate or postpone a transfer, our staff will do their best to meet your needs.Please note that the Colosseum ticket includes Roman Forum and Palatine that you can enter autonomously you you have spare timebefore going back to the port. The guide will explain it from the outside.
• Option 2 and 3 - WOW Tour - 7,5 hours: This tour has the car at disposal for the whole time. Nevertheless, transfers are scheduled according to entrance time tickets; if you need to anticipate or postpone a transfer, our staff will do their best to meet your needs. Please note that the Colosseum ticket includes Roman Forum and Palatine that you can enter autonomously within 24 hours. The guide will explain it from the outside
• Dietary Requirements: We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
• FREE ENTRY is reserved for disabled visitors with a certified disability of 67% or more. If you need assistance, such as reduced or no mobility, one accompanying person also enters for free. Please inform us in advance and bring your official disability medical document for the entrance checks. Contact us if you have any questions.
• INFANTS & STROLLERS: We suggest avoiding strollers and using a baby sling instead. 1 baby seat for babies 0-4, if there is enough room in the vehicle. Traveling with more little ones? Just ask! Like wheelchairs and walkers, strollers are not allowed in the passage from the Sistine Chapel directly to the Basilica (50 steps down and 50 up). The Roman Forum and Palatine surfaces are uneven, but a considerable portion of the area has stroller paths.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.