Rome's 12 Best Highlights Full Day Private Tour

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Rome's 12 Best Highlights Full Day Private Tour

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English-Speaking Driver-Guide

Duration: 7 hours
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English-Speaking Driver-Guide: You will be guided through Rome by an English-speaking local driver, but not necessarily a certified tour guide.
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AUD 1,249.43

Private Licensed Tour Guide

Duration: 7 hours
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Private Licensed Tour Guide : This option includes a driver with a Mercedes vehicle, minivan or sedan, and a licensed tour guide.
Duration: 7 hours
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AUD 2,402.72

Highlights

Dear guests, my name is Alessandro Vagnoni, a professional driver and official local guide of Rome. I've designed this City Sightseeing tour for those with limited time who want to experience the essence of Rome in just one day. Over 7 hours, we’ll visit 12 key sites in an air-conditioned Mercedes, with stops for photos and informative insights on their exteriors. We are a team of driver-guides with expertise in art history and archaeology, offering recommendations for food, shopping, and more. This tour captures the spirit of the "Eternal City," ensuring you'll cherish your time here, and you will finally understand the meaning of "All roads lead to Rome."

Itinerary

  • Teatro di Marcello

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The second largest of the three ancient Roman theaters, and the only one still standing, features impressive arches that have withstood the test of time. Built by Augustus in the 1st century BC, it was dedicated to his young nephew Marcellus, who died at the age of 20. In the 16th century, the theater was transformed into the foundation of a private residence. The second largest of the three ancient Roman theaters and the only one still standing, this impressive structure features arches that have withstood the test of time. Built by Augustus in the 1st century BC, it was dedicated to his young nephew Marcellus, who tragically died at the age of 20. In the 16th century, the theater was transformed into the foundation of a private residence. We take a few moments to stop our customers for photos and to provide an explanation about this remarkable historical site.We take a few minutes to stop our customers for photos and to provide an explanation about this remarkable historical site.
  • Palatine Hill

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    One of the seven hills of Rome, Palatine Hill is where the city was founded in the 8th century B.C. Later, Roman Emperors transformed it into their official and private residence. Visitors will only be able to view the site from the outside, but we will stop on the southern crest of the Circus Maximus. Here, the breathtaking views provide a perfect opportunity for pictures and explanations.
  • Circus Maximus

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The site of the largest stadium ever built for chariot races, famously depicted in the film *Ben-Hur*, is now just a vast, flat, green area. Visitors will only be able to explore the site from the outside, specifically from the southern crest, which offers a fantastic panoramic view perfect for breathtaking photography. An informative explanation will also be provided.
  • Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The monument is situated in the main square of the city center, Piazza Venezia. It honors Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of unified Italy, as well as the unification of the country. At the top of the central staircase is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, marked by two standing soldiers and eternal flames. This site serves as a venue for many official ceremonies. Visitors can view the monument from outside, specifically from a corner of the main square. We take a moment to capture some pictures and explain its significance to our customers.
  • Foro Romano

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The Roman Forum was the heart of ancient Rome, initially serving as a marketplace before evolving into a center of civic importance and a venue for public functions and ceremonies. Visitors can view the site of the Roman Forum from Capitol Hill or along the Imperial Forum Street. We stop our customers close to the site, allowing them time to visit and take pictures, while providing a clear explanation of its significance.
  • St. Peter's Square

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    St. Peter's Square, located in the Vatican City, is a beautifully designed space that serves as a central hub of Christian culture. The square is named after the grand Church of St. Peter, which stands at its heart. This iconic location is where the Pope conducts meetings and audiences with the faithful, and on Sundays, he offers blessings to people around the world. The square is open to the public, except during special celebrations. Following a brief but informative explanation from the driver-guide, we allow our guests to take pictures and explore the area.
  • Fontana di Trevi

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The exhibition features a magnificent water display that showcases the water stage of a Roman aqueduct, which is one of Rome's most impressive attractions. Visitors can toss a coin into the fountain, making a wish in the process! Access to the fountain will be from street level, as entry to the lower level is restricted to ticketed guests. We will guide our customers as close to the fountain as possible. After providing a historical explanation, we allow time for photos and exploration.
  • Spanish Steps

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Charming Spanish plaza, the stunning Spanish Steps, the renowned fashion district, and the local and international elite.
  • Piazza Navona

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    One of the most beautiful squares in Rome, this location retains the shape of an arena from a Roman stadium built in 86 AD. Following the wishes of the Popes, it has been transformed into a stunning example of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. The site is open to the public with no restrictions. We drop our customers off near the square, provide a historical explanation, and then allow some free time for photographs and exploration.
  • Pantheon

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The site is a temple dedicated to all the gods, built over two thousand years ago. Its dome, considered a marvel of engineering, continues to impress art historians and architecture enthusiasts today. It’s a beautiful place to enjoy Italian espresso and gelato! Visitors will only be able to see the temple from the outside. After providing some historical background, we will allow time for photos and leisurely exploration. At the entrance, you will find ticket offices: cash payments are available on the left side, while credit card payments can be made on the right. If guests wish to enter the temple, we can offer them some extra time for their visit.
  • Terrazza del Gianicolo

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    There is no better place for taking panoramic pictures of Rome than this location. It is a peaceful spot framed by a large fountain and a terrace that offers stunning views of the entire city. This is also the site where Rome's cannon fires at noon every day, an event that has become a popular tourist attraction. We take the time to stop with our customers for pictures and a stroll around the area.
  • Colosseum

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The Flavian Amphitheater, commonly known as the Colosseum of Rome, was built in the 1st century A.D. for gladiatorial contests and hunting games. During your visit, you will see the site from the outside, where your driver-guide will provide a detailed explanation. You will also have time to take pictures and explore the area.

What's included

INCLUDED

Bottled water
Mercedes minivan or sedan
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch
Tickets (this tour does not require tickets, all the spots are visited from the outside)
Gratuities

Customer reviews

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Rome's 12 Best Highlights Full Day Private Tour receives high praise for its knowledgeable and engaging guides like Alberto, Sabino, Antonio, Alessandro, and Stephane. Customers appreciate the comfort of the Mercedes vehicle, the comprehensive historical explanations, and the personalized attention, especially for those with mobility issues. The tour's ability to cover major highlights in a day, along with recommendations for local food, makes it highly recommended.

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We remind our potential customers that the tour is led by a professional English-speaking driver-guide, one person only, and that it is based on driving and viewing all the highlights from outside with stops for pictures and explanations.
Please be aware that if your tour date coincides with events like marathons or strikes that close streets and squares in Rome, some of the 12 highlights may be replaced with other ticket-free attractions at the driver's discretion.
We can customize this tour at the driver's discretion with additional spots that do not require tickets.
We inform our customers that for option "Private Licensed Tour Guide", if customers have tickets for the Pantheon and/or Colosseum, our tour guide will guide them inside the monuments.

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