RO1 - Monuments of Rome

Discover the Eternal City with our private tour of Rome, led by your English-speaking driver. We'll pick you up from your hotel or apartment and whisk you around Rome's iconic sights in air-conditioned comfort. For a more enriching experience, we recommend hiring a Rome private guide for a minimum of 3 hours at either the Vatican or the Colosseum, but not at both sites in the same day to allow time for other highlights. This guide is available at an additional price.

Our itinerary covers all the iconic monuments of the Eternal City. (Note that the order of visits may vary.) Our tour is fully customizable, allowing you to pick and choose what to see based on your preferences. Depending on the time spent at each location, you may have more or less time to explore other highlights.

Important Information:

If mass is taking place, entrance to churches may be restricted.

The Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays, except the last Sunday of the month, provided that it is not Easter Sunday, June 29, or December 25/26. They are also closed on Wednesday mornings for the Papal Audience. For complete details, visit the Vatican Museums Schedule.

The order of the sights visited may vary according to local conditions and opening hours.

Lunch, admission fees, and guides are not included. Tickets can be purchased online (check with us for a time slot) or through a ticket consolidator; they are not guaranteed until purchased. From your hotel or apartment

Visit key landmarks, including:

Piazza Venezia & Victor Emmanuel Monument: At the heart of Rome, this massive white marble structure is often called the "wedding cake." Once Mussolini's headquarters, it features the balcony where he delivered many famous speeches.

Capitoline Hill & Museums: Ascend the elegant steps to find a beautifully designed piazza by Michelangelo. The surrounding palaces house the Capitoline Museums, offering impressive collections without the crowds of the Vatican Museums.

Roman Forum Overview: Enjoy a stunning view from the back of Capitoline Hill, overlooking the Roman Forum, where you can see the Temple of Saturn and the Rostrum.

Trevi Fountain: One of the most famous fountains in the world, a stunning example of Baroque sculpture. Don’t forget to toss a coin to ensure your return to Rome!

Spanish Steps: This iconic staircase embodies Rome's hilly landscape and is a beautiful spot to take in the surrounding Baroque architecture.

Piazza Navona: A vibrant plaza renowned for its three magnificent fountains. Don’t miss the delicious chocolate tartufo gelato from a nearby café!

Pantheon: A marvel of ancient engineering with colossal portico pillars and a breathtaking dome.

Colosseum: This two-thousand-year-old arena showcases the greatness of Roman engineering and is steeped in history.

Vatican City & St. Peter's Square: Stop at St. Peter’s Square, framed by elegant colonnades, with St. Peter’s Basilica at its center.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through Rome, one of our most popular Rome tour packages designed to immerse you in the beauty and history of this timeless city!