This walking tour combines your must-do Rome experiences into one full day. You'll delve into the very essence of Roman history, culture, art, and architecture as an expert guide introduces you to Rome’s best-known sights. Take to the streets of Rome for a walking tour past the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. After lunch on your own, walk to the Colosseum and skip long entrance lines for a 1-hour tour where you'll hear tales of gladiators and emperors. Then travel by private transfer to the Vatican where you'll skip the line into the Museums for a guided tour of the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps, ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. End at the breathtaking and world famous Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's incredible frescoed ceiling for yourself. With a perfectly crafted itinerary, skip-the-access and one private transfer, you'll see more of Rome in a single day than you ever thought possible.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transportation to Vatican Museums
✔ Skip the line ticket for Vatican Museums
✔ Small group of 18 guests maximum
✔ Colosseum entrance ticket (24h – Colosseo, Foro Romano, Palatino Ticket, €18)
✔ Headset (when needed)
✔ Local Expert English-Speaking Guide
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Lunch
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:
Piazza Navona, 2, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
This tour meets at Piazza Navona 2, in front of Museo di Roma. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign at the meeting point. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Return: 00120, Vatican City
Vatican Museums
Itinerary
1
Piazza Navona
Take to the streets of Rome for a walking tour of the historic center with your guide. Soak up the atmosphere in Piazza Navona, as your guide unravels the story of Bernini's fountain
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Pantheon
This nearly 2,000-year-old building has the largest un-reinforced concrete dome in the world. Hear 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: 30 minutes
3
Trevi Fountain
Stroll through streets made famous by films like “Roman Holiday”, stopping at the Trevi Fountain.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Piazza Venezia
The guided walk of the historic city center takes you to see some of Rome's most impressive public sights.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Largo Corrado Ricci
Take a one-hour break for lunch (not included in price) with recommendations from your guide.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Colosseum
Afterwards, follow to the Colosseum and skip long entrance lines to enjoy a guided tour in small groups. Hear tales of gladiators and emperors as you learn what life was like in Rome 1,000 years ago during a 1-hour tour of one of the world's most iconic sites. You won't go inside the Roman Forum, opting instead for a special overlook from where you can see it all without the crowds.
Duration: 1.75 hours
7
Roman Forum
Next, stroll 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, your guide will lead you to a stunning overlook.
8
Vatican Museums
Our specially-curated Vatican tour highlights the best works including the Gallery of the Candelabra and the Gallery of Tapestries among others.
Duration: 2 hours
9
Sphere within a Sphere
Inside the peaceful, Pinecone Courtyard you'll pass a spectacular bronze globe. It was designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro and copies of it can now be found all over the world, including Dublin, Tel Aviv and New York City.
10
Sistine Chapel
The day ends with the highlight of your tour, which is, of course, the Sistine Chapel with its incredible frescoes painted by Michelangelo.
Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team to make alternative arrangements.
• The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
• Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
• The Colosseum is subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
• Please note that this is a walking tour with a quick bus transfer from Central Rome to the Vatican.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
• Due to the religious nature of the Vatican Museums, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering the Vatican.
• The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time and prompt arrival is essential. Late arrival will result in entry refusal and loss of tour cost.
• Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
