OVERVIEW

Though Imperial Rome eventually fell, its might and grandeur could be said to have been replaced by the power and opulence of the Catholic Church.

On this walking tour, your private licensed guide will show Ancient Rome’s treasures: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum with its triumphal arches like the Arch of Titus, and more.  You’ll also see treasures acquired by the Catholic Popes over the centuries: artworks by masters like Michelangelo, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci to name but a few.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Your private guided tour starts at the awe-inspiring Colosseum where gladiatorial combat and other “entertainments” took place in ancient times.

Next stop: the Roman Forum, Imperial Rome’s ceremonial center. Here you’ll see sights such as the Temple of Vesta and Arch of Titus, among others.

You’ll end with a visit to Vatican City, world’s smallest independent state. Here your guide will show you treasures of the Vatican Museums by masters such as Raphael and da Vinci, in addition to Michelangelo’s renowned frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.

Afterward, you’ll enter the Basilica of St. Peter where you’ll learn the history the world’s largest cathedral and view its precious works.

Reserved tickets allow you to skip the long lines at all included sites.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Colosseum
• Forum of Caesar
• Forum of Augustus
• Temple of Peace
• Forum of Trajan
• Arch of Constantine
• Arch of Titus
• St. Peter’s Basilica
• Michelangelo’s Dome
• St. Peter’s Square
• Sistine Chapel
• Vatican Museums

 Included: Private tour with licensed local guide.

 Not included: Admissions to Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, other museums, churches and sites.

NOTE: The Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays.