Rome and Vatican full day tour

1 day
Full Day
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About this activity
Your English speaking chauffeur/guide will welcome you at your hotel or any other place of your preference at 8.30am (suggested time). During this full day tour in Rome and the Vatican City with your private luxury vehicle, you will have a chance to drive through ancient and Renaissance Rome. This will give you the opportunity to admire and visit some of the most important and famous sights in the city.

Your first stop will be Piazza Venezia, where you can take a look at the monument of Victor Emmanuel II and Mussolini’s Balcony, after climbimg over the Capitoline Hill, (one of Rome’s seven hills) with an amazing view over the Roman Forum. A visit the visit to the Colosseum will be next; of course, if you want you can stop and visit inside (your chauffeur/guide will help you purchase your entrance tickets without having to stand in line). Before you go back to your hotel, you’ll visit more places and monuments that you will not be able to forget; some of these include the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Piazza di Spagna or Spanish steps, Trevi’s fountain (remember to throw a coin inside!!!), the Pantheon, and many Others.

At lunch time, your English-speaking chauffeur/guide will be happy to suggest some typical local restaurants for a authentic roman meal.

In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to see and visit some of most important attractions in the world, the VATICAN MUSEUM, SISTINE CHAPEL, and ST. PETER’S BASILICA; their visit is necessary if you decide to visit Rome!

The visit at the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica will be conducted by an authorized, English-speaking guide from the Vatican City, who will show you the best parts on your way to the Sistine Chapel.

Next, you will visit the Sistine Chapel, commissioned in 1475 by Pope Sixtus IV, from whom it derives its name. It was designed to be, and still is, the pope’s chapel and the site of papal elections.

After, you will visit St. Peter’s Basilica, “the greatest of all churches of Christendom,” that has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world. There you’ll have the chance to see the “Pietà” of Michelangelo and “Tomb of Saint Peter”, where, according to tradition, the remains of the apostle are kept, making it one of the most sacred places by Christians.
Included
  • Luxury vehicles air-conditioned and fully equipped
  • English-speaking tour driver
  • Fuel, tolls, parking fees included
  • Official English speaking guide for a private Vatican guided tour
  • Personal and courteous service
  • Fresh bottled water on board
  • All vehicles are fully licesed and insured according to Italian law
Not included
  • Meals & entrance fees (unless specified on your confirmation voucher)
  • Gratuities (entirely at the client’s discretion)
  • Price of Colosseum standard admission tickets booked online is 14 Euros per person. Please purchase your tickets to the Coliseum in advance by clicking at:
  • Price of the Vatican museum & Sistine Chapel standard admission tickets booked online is 21 Euros per person. Please purchase your tickets in advance by clicking at:
  • Reserve the entrance time for 1.30pm
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  • In this last circumstance the Vatican does not allow any pre -reserved entrance tickets on the last Sunday of every month as it is free to enter and therefore, you may have to wait in long line. *For all tickets prices are subject to change without further notice.
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • PLEASE NOTE:
  • NO LINE COLOSSEUM TICKETS:
  • Price of Colosseum standard admission tickets booked online is 14 Euros per person. Please purchase your tickets to the Coliseum in advance by clicking at:
  • http://etickets.coopculture.it/index.php/en/index.php? option=com_snapp&view=event&id=C1F4480E-9F88-41FE-BD39-1C2283FF1AF9
  • NO LINE VATICAN MUSEUM & SISTINE CHAPEL TICKETS:
  • Price of the Vatican museum & Sistine Chapel standard admission tickets booked online is 21 Euros per person. Please purchase your tickets in advance by clicking at:
  • https://biglietteriamusei.vatican.va/musei/tickets/do?weblang=en&do
  • Reserve the entrance time for 1.30pm
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
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