Rome: Two Days Private Guided Tour, Chauffeur Service -VIP Entry
Description
Exclusive Rome in Two Days Chauffered Private Guided Tour Maximizes your time for an unforgettable experience. An extraordinary private sightseeing tour discovering the best of Rome. See one of the most significant art collections inside the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. Take a step back by visiting the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Discover the amazing Catacombs and admire the beauties of the historical center: Trevi Fountain, Spanish steps, Piazza Navona, and much more... Program: 1st day: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Catacombs group guided tour (45-min) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – 1,5-hour break for lunch 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel Private tour with a professional guide 2nd day: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Colosseum/Roman Forum/Palatine Hill private tour with a professional guide 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – 1,5-hour break for lunch 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Sightseeing in the historical center with the driver (program schedule may vary depending on availabilities)
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Itinerary
Admire the beauty of the enlightened Spanish Square, one of the most famous squares in Rome. Located in the heart of the roman historical city centre, the square hosts fascinating and incredible masterpieces. In the middle of the square rises the famous Barcaccia Fountain, dating to the beginning of the baroque period, sculpted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and his father. At the same time, the square is crowned by the impressive Spanish Steps, an imposing 135-step staircase decorated with many garden-terraces, splendidly adorned with flowers in spring and summer. The sumptuous, aristocratic staircase, was designed so that the scenic effects increase more and more while approaching to it, as typical feature of the great baroque architecture.
Discover Navona Square. This huge square, once used to performed incredible battleship, hosts scuplture and architectrural masterpieces such us Bernini's Four River Fountain and Borromini's church Santa Agnese in Agone. It is considered to be the most beautiful and elegant baroque squares.
Continue your itinery off the beaten path to admire hidden beautiful churches and corners that only a local could know
Take a stop to admire the Trevi Fountain, that is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world, even appeared in several iconic movies like "La Dolce Vita" and "Roman Holiday". The great night-time lighting highlights the gorgeous decorating sculptures of this baroque masterpiece, creating a magical and romantic atmosphere. Belonging to the fountain is the legend whereby throwing a coin in the fountain you will ensure your return in Rome.
Enjoy an external visit of the Pantheon, which was built as a temple to all the gods of Olympus. This temple is famous worldwide for its incredible dome which is the largest in the world since ancient times.
Continue your promenade along the Tiber River Bank and enjoy an external visit of the Holy Castle, one of most ancient building in Rome.Built as Hadrian’s tomb, it was transformed in the middle ages into the fortress of the popes. Now a days is one of the most iconic monuments in Rome. After that take a short break.1 hour an half break for lunch (not included)
After lunch meet your guide at the entrance of the Vatican Museum for your Vatican museum Private Tour. Once here you'll have a short introduction to the Vatican City and Vatican History
Discover the treasures hosted by one of the largest and most-visited museums of the world enriched by a huge number of masterpieces collected through time. You will be introduced to the impressive greatness of the Vatican Museum. Admire the best of the ancient world visiting the Greek and Roman sculpture section. A collection of classical art masterpieces where admire the beauty of several sculpture groups, as for example the statue of Laocoön and His Sons that is one of the most famous ancient sculptures. Pass by the Chandelier Gallery, named by the several marble chandelier decorating this section. Be astonished by the elegant Tapestry gallery, wallpapered by the finest tapestry worldwide, realized by Raphael's disciples. Visit the Maps Gallery, a complete exhibition of maps representing Italy as it was seen by cartographer in 1581. Enter in the Raphael's Rooms, with his huge famous paintings Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Vatican Garden and much more ...
Admire the major representatives of Italian art such as Leonardo, Perugino, Beato Angelico, and many more Towards the end of this tour you will visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece: The Last Judgement.
The second day you will be picked up at 9am and you will explore the mysterious catacombs situated along the old Appian Way, some 93 miles (150km) of underground galleries used as cemeteries by early Christians under Roman persecutions. After the tour take 1-hour and an half break for lunch (not included)
You will then, visit the Roman Forum. This is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House and Basilica of Maxentius. Admire the Roman Forum's Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.
After you walk through Palatine Hill, explore the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC. Admire the incredible frescoes in the House of Augustus and the Hippodrome, an elliptical sunken garden from the Palace of Domitian. Here, enjoy an impressive view of the Circus Maximus and the valley of the Roman Forum. Learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus, the abandoned brothers raised by a wolf who fought each other for power and control.
Piazza Venezia
Monumento al milite ignoto
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: If you are staying in a hotel with a lobby, please wait for your personal chauffeur there. If you are staying in an apartment or other accommodation without a lobby, please wait for the driver in the street near your house number. Pick-up only within the city Aurelian walls. Return point: Returns to the original departure point.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. 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
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary
- Drivers speak English
- The sightseeing tour is conducted by a driver, not a professional guide. It is a panoramic tour, not a guided tour.
- Standard program could suffer variation, according to the availability at the moment or extraordinary events
- We inform you that the management of the Museums or Archaeological sites, or the Ministry of Cultural Heritage may at any time decide to close some sites totally or partially. No refund will be possible.
- Wheelchair users and walker users cannot have access to the Catacombs and the Palatine Hill
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (mobility issues, wheelchair, visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff. For people with disabilities, the tour route may be different from the one presented.
- Important: please note that you can not get to the Colosseum with large bags / backpacks / suitcases. You may bring small bags, but there is no cloakroom service inside the Colosseum to accommodate large items
- Pets are not allowed
- Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour.
- All visitors MUST have a photo ID for the security check! Security will prevent you from entering the monuments if you fail to provide a valid ID card or Passport.
- You must have a VALID PHOTO ID to enter the Colosseum (Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security will prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
Reviews(20)
I recently had a client book this trip, They advised me that it was one of the best tours they have ever had. Everything about it was perfect from the transportation to the person giving the information. It was 2 couples and it was perfect for them. I would definitely use them again and I would definitely recommend them
This was our favorite tour of our vacation. Our guide, Richard, made our time so enjoyable. A couple of us weren't able to attend part of the tour. Richard was able to work with his people to get us lined up to finish the tour before our departure. We were so thankful for their quick response to our request.
Only good thing about this tour was the driver Marco. The rest is a total scam. Tour guides are not knowledgeable. Skip the line was just a gimmic. Don't do it
Catacombs, Vatican city, coliseum, Rome forum..all of these special tours were great and Richard and Angela were fantastic. Our driver was terrible..gave us bad directions to meet our guides. He showed up first day and sat in car and talked on phone for 30 minutes..we didn't even know he was our driver until I interrupted his phone call. Second day he made us jaywalking across very busy street to get in car. I know he was advertised as driver and not a guide but what is purpose of a two hour driving tour when he doesn't give us information. Much cheaper and just as good if we bought the three private tours on our own and got a taxi or Uber
We were blessed to have two outstanding guides. Both were extremely well versed and accommodating to our needs. We really enjoyed The professional way they conducted the tours.
Thank you so much for the kind words!! We are very happy that you enjoyed the tours!!
The tour schedule was changed and tour started 1.5 hours later that itinerary showed. The driver barely spoke English, so the driven tours were largely a waste. Thankfully, the private guide for both Vatican Museum and Colosseum / Forum was very good. Also the no line access was a great benefit. Think you can pull this tour better and more economically independently
Dear Mrs. Diana, we are sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your tour with us. By the way, you booked this tour for October 1st with the pick-up option at 10,30 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. so the driver was not in late but he came on time, maybe at the moment of the booking, you didn't pay enough attention. (Down below you can see your booking info and time) About the 3 hours driven sightseeing tour with our driver, it is well specified on the description and the confirmation of the tour that it is not a guided tour but a private driving tour with a deluxe vehicle (Minivan Mercedes Viano 2020). The driver gives only the main information of the sights included in the tour (It is also specified in the exclusions of the booking ). Again, we are very sorry you were not satisfied with our tour and we hope this explanation clarifies the issue. We agree with you about the fact that this tour can be organized independently saving money, even a house can be built independently and saving money. For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards Tour In The City Experiences BOOKING REFERENCES Diana Friedman Booking ref.: BR-829137384 Best of Rome in Two Days Private Guided Tour and Chauffeur Service -VIP Entrance Rome in two days 10:30 (TG1~10:30) Fri, Oct 01, 2021 2 Adults What's Included • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Downtown Rome only • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle or minivan • Permission to enter Rome city center • 6-hour professional tour guide service • 45-minutes Catacombs group tour • Private driver for the sightseeing tour on the first day • Insurance • All taxes and Fees • Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums • Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel • Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Saint Callixtus • Entry/Admission - Colosseum • Entry/Admission - Roman Forum • Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill What's Not Included COVID-19 Safety Measures • Face masks required for travelers in public areas • Face masks required for guides in public areas • Social distancing enforced throughout the experience • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas • Gear/equipment sanitized between uses • Regular temperature checks for staff A note from this tour provider Temperature checks for travelers at the Museums/archeological areas entrance. If the temperature is above 37.5 ° C (99,5°F), access will not be possible. No refund will be available. • Food and drinks • Gratuities • Transfer and pick-up to a hotel outside the city center or at the airport • Pick-up participants in different locations one to each other • Guide service for the Sightseeing tour • Any additional hours or service • Entry/Admission - Pantheon • Entry/Admission - Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo
This tour was better than we ever expected it to be. We toured Rome in January and were told that we needed skip the line tours to avoid long wait times. For that reason, we booked this tour. It turns out that the lines were not bad this time of year; hoewver, we made such a great decision in booking this 2 day tour. We had a private driver Florido who drove us all around Rome for the 2 day experience. The 1st day we saw Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon before he dropped us off for lunch and our private tour of the Vatican. In addition to these spots, he took us to various other places in Rome where he stopped for some good pictures and pointed out some interesting sites. He took us to the key hole where you can see the St George Basillica. He was knowledgable about Roman history, but his main goal was to drive and explain things in a little bit of detail. There was a definite language barrier but it did not harm the experience. We were dropped off for lunch and told how to meet up with our guide by the Vatican museum. Maura was such an amazing guide. She started by showing us pictures of what we would see inside the Sistine Chapel and explaining a lot about Michelangelo and Raphael and their relationship with the various Popes. She was very down to earth and informative. We toured the Vatican museum where she talked a lot about the history of the sculptures, paintings, and other decorations. We then went through the original Pope's apartments and through the Sistine Chapel. We knew what we were looking for in the Sistine Chapel because of her explanations. Had I walked through on my own, I would not have appreciated the details.After we left the Chapel, we went to the Basillica. She explained a lot about various areas inside the Basillica as well and pointed out the steps where that the Pope's use. She also showed us St Peter's Square and explained details there as well. She stayed in touch with our driver so that she could make a warm handoff for us and we didn't have to worry about getting lost. He took us back to our hotel and picked us up there at 9AM the next morning for our second day of touring. He took us to the Catacombs of San Callisto where he made sure to buy our tickets and show us where to wait for our guide there. We had a small group with just us and one other couple (I believe because of the time of year that we were there). After that he drove us to the church where St Peter's chains are. From there, he took us to a place where we could eat lunch and showed us where and when we needed to check in to meet our guide for the remainder of our touring experience. Our guide Andy was booked as a private tour gudie through Tour In the City, Tour in the City took great care of us as well. We had checked in a little early and they gave us a few treats before Andy arrived. Andy teaches medieval art history at the University and had incredible depth of knowledge regarding the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. We met a couple at an experience that we had the next day who were less than impressed with their Colosseum experience. Ours was remarkable as we were able to understand who built the structure, how it was built, why it was designed the way it was, and how the games themselves worked. We were in awe at the Collosseum. BUt this awe continued through the remainder of our time with Andy. He was personable and asked us a lot of questions along the way. Plus took many great picutres of us together at these sites. Both days were very entertaining. We had many laughs and jokes along the way. We know no Italian and there was no language barrier whatsoever with either of the guides. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone and everyone. We believe it changed and enhanced our whole experience in Rome.
Excellent team. Thorough, knowledgeable, friendly. We got to see all the famous sites, the Vatican, the ancients, and with the transportation, jumping lines, and the stories you just couldn’t do this alone
Wonderful really worth the money. Great guides always on time. Service was so very good. No waiting on lines just great.
I would have rated this tour a 4 if it weren't for the fact that the first part of our tour was horrible. We were to receive our final details a few days before and never did. They changed our pick up time by 1 1/2 hours and we found out the morning of while we were waiting for them to show up. Our driver was supposed to be English speaking, and spoke no English at all. They said he was just the "driver". He took us around the city for 3 hours and we had no idea what we were seeing, due to the language barrier. I requested a 25 % refund because of this, and Viator refused because he was just supposed to be the driver........ We are very disappointed after spending so much money for this tour. I would advise you to look elsewhere for a private tour.
