Embark on a full-day itinerary through Rome that brings together ancient grandeur and Renaissance masterpieces. The experience begins at the Colosseum, the world’s most iconic amphitheatre, where you can imagine the scale and drama of public spectacles and study the engineering that supported them. Explore the layered ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, once the civic and imperial heart of the city, and take in sweeping views across archaeological remains that shaped Western civilisation.
Midday provides a chance to pause for lunch and sample traditional Roman cuisine at carefully chosen local eateries, with time to recharge before the afternoon programme. The route then crosses into Vatican City to access the Vatican Museums, where ornate galleries lead to celebrated collections of sculpture, tapestries and cartographic art. Highlights include the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and the Raphael Rooms.
The visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, beneath Michelangelo’s extraordinary ceiling and The Last Judgment, followed by a visit to St Peter’s Basilica to admire the dome, Bernini’s grand altar and Michelangelo’s Pietà. This full-day itinerary is highly customisable and designed for a rich, immersive encounter with Rome’s most iconic sites, blending history, art and architecture in one memorable day.
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Why choose this private full-day tour?
Enjoy a seamless, expertly planned route that maximises time at each landmark and delivers the essential Rome experience in a single, unforgettable day.
