Roma Trip Overview
Want to see the best of Rome but limited on time? This 7.5-hour tour combines two must-do Rome experiences into one full-day excursion. Delve into the very essence of Roman history, culture, art, and architecture on this incredible tour, which introduces visitors to Rome’s best-known sights in a single day. Travel from the ancient roots of the Eternal City to the very height of the Roman Empire through the stories and anecdotes of your guides, and enjoy a fully immersive experience.
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Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Roma, Lazio, Italy
Want to see the best of Rome but limited on time? This 7.5-hour tour combines two must-do Rome experiences into one full-day excursion. Delve into the very essence of Roman history, culture, art, and architecture on this incredible tour, which introduces visitors to Rome’s best-known sights in a single day. Travel from the ancient roots of the Eternal City to the very height of the Roman Empire through the stories and anecdotes of your guides, and enjoy a fully immersive experience.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza Navona, 00186 Rome Italy
Jumping ahead in history, you’ll be treated to a delicious gelato as you stroll through streets made famous by films like “Roman Holiday”, stopping at the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona for a few glamorous photo ops
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
The day ends contemplating Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. From there you can choose between extending your stay in the chapel and the Vatican Museums, or skip the lines and enter St. Peter’s Basilica directly from the Sistine Chapel. We recommend that you follow your guide since it will save you a walk of 30 – 40 minutes and, during busy times, over an hour of waiting in line.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome Italy
Jumping ahead in history, you’ll be treated to a delicious gelato as you stroll through streets made famous by films like “Roman Holiday”, stopping at the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona for a few glamorous photo ops
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Piazza Venezia, 00187 Rome Italy
Piazza Venezia
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Our specially-curated Vatican tour highlights the best works in the huge (some might say “overwhelming”) collections and give you a broad understanding and appreciation of what you’re seeing. Along the way we’ll take in the sculpture galleries and the world-famous ‘Laocoön Group’.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: St. Peter’s Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
St. Peter’s Square
Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
We start at the Colosseum, bypassing the long lines with all-inclusive tickets that bring you straight into the ancient world’s greatest sports arena. Your guide will give you the harrowing tails of gladiators and martyrs that have made the Colosseum famous and also explain their political and social importance to ancient Romans.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Rome Italy
No walk through ancient Rome is complete without stepping into the Pantheon. This nearly 2,000-year-old building has the largest un-reinforced concrete dome in the world. As you goggle up at it from inside, you’ll hear the story of how it was built and why it has inspired so many other buildings, from St. Peter’s Basilica to the U.S. Capitol Building.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Your tour will end in St. Peter’s Basilica where you will have skip the line entrance to get inside, though there is no guided explanation inside the church.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
Next you’ll stroll over to the Roman Forum to learn how it functioned as the beating heart of Rome’s all-encompassing empire. Instead of slogging through the crowds inside the Forum (we don’t have much time, after all!) your guide will lead you to a stunning overlook.
Pass By: Piazza Del Risorgimento, Rome Italy
Piazza del Risorgimento
