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Private Tour: Ancient Rome by Car
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Private Tour: Ancient Rome by Car

By Rome Private Excursions
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Duration: 7h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private driver-guide
  • Private vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • TICKETS TO THE COLOSSEUM. Let us know at the moment of the booking for 25 euro per person
  • Tickets to the Catacombs (10 euro pp to be paid on site)
  • Entry/Admission - Pantheon
  • Entry/Admission - Spanish Steps
  • Entry/Admission - Fontana di Trevi


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Your English Speaking driver will pick you up directly at your accommodation in Rome and drop you off there at the end of the tour
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Fiumicino Airport, Via dell' Aeroporto di Fiumicino, 320, 54, Fiumicino Italy
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20217P4

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20217P4

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        Gretchen A
        Worcester, MA12 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022 • Family
        Best private travel company in Italy (in my humble opinion)! We were in Italy in June 2022 and we were a group of 4 adults and 5 children (ages 6-14). Kids loved every minute of every tour we took.

        In two weeks - Rome private excursions took us to the following:

        Colosseum, Trevi fountains, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, Pompeii, Tuscany, Lucca, Pisa, Modena and Venice.

        All of these spots and we never felt rushed and kids were never complaining. Seriously. Luca and team are rockstar tour guides. We want to go back to Italy asap to do it all again! Thank you Rome Private Excursions. Our trip to Italy was a dream because of you. Grazie.
        Written July 17, 2022
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        Jacqueline P
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        We had an 8 hour lay over in Rome on our way to Cairo. Angelo met us at the airport.. easy to find him, our flight was 30 min early but he was there, very professional and attentive. He drove us all over Rome, he was informative and explained the history and facts about this amazing city. He would stop if we wanted to walk around and take pictures and he would meet us back exactly where he said he would. When we got hungry he asked if there was a place we had in mind and he also suggested a very nice trattoria which we absolutely loved., filled with locals and amazing food. Angelo and Rome Private Excursions was absolutely perfect from the moment I called them to the moment I was dropped back off at the airport for my connection. Perfect I highly recommend them and Angelo was an angel. Thank you for making our day in Rome fantastic. Until the next time!!! Ciao Roma!!❤️🙏😘
        Written March 11, 2023
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        Amy O
        Denver, Colorado, United States109 contributions
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        May 2023 • Couples
        Wonderful day in Rome! Our guide, Christiano, was amazing! So knowledgeable and patient. He not only knew all about the sites and many other things about the city, but he also knew what time to get us to each site to avoid crowds. We walked right up to the Trevi Fountain, which is usually packed! Yes, it’s expensive, but it’s worth every penny! We’d book with this company ( and request Christiano) for any tour in Rome in the future.
        Written May 16, 2023
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        Centralflma
        Ocala, FL8 contributions
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        May 2024 • Family
        This was a full day tour. Our tour guide was Michael. He was prompt, the van was immaculately clean and he managed to get us to the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain before the crowds, which was amazing. He took us to areas our friends, who have been to Rome many times and felt they did not need a tour, were not aware of. He brought us to a restaurant for lunch that we would never have found on our own and waited patiently while we ate and relaxed among mostly locals, with very few tourists. He navigated the serious traffic and roads patiently and was an impressive driver.

        If we were to tour Rome again or have friends who plan to come we would recommend any of the Rome Private Excursion tours. Our next trip to Rome (next year) will be more of the area outside Rome and we already asked Michael if he did the Amalfi Coast/Sorrento/Pompeii and Tuscany areas. We were happy to hear that he does. We will book those tours when the trip is finalized and hopefully be able to get Michael as our guide again.
        Written May 15, 2024
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        mnmichaeltravel
        4 contributions
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        Sep 2024 • Couples
        Do not hesitate to book with this company! During our recent trip to Rome, this tour ended up being the highlight of our trip. Our driver/guide was friendly and easy to understand. He even deviated from the normal itinerary to help us get some specific food that we were looking for. We had a fun time with plenty of time at each stop to take in the scene. We received great communication from the company before the tour - so we knew exactly where to be and what to expect.
        Written September 23, 2024
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        Justin C
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2024 • Family
        Our full day Rome tour was unforgettable. Both our driver and private Vatican City tour guides were amazing. They were very knowledgeable about all of the magnificent art and history of the Rome and Vatican City sites. It was an unforgettable experience, and we will recommend you to family and friends for future excursions.
        Written June 30, 2024
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        Stephanie P
        1 contribution
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        Dec 2022
        We used RPE for two tours, a half-day of Rome and a day trip to the Almafi coast (Sorrento) and Pompeii. Our driver/tour guide Manny was fantastic -- an excellent driver, awesome guide, and pleasant to spend time with. Luca, who guided us around Pompeii was very funny. We learned a lot through both tours and had an amazing time seeing many amazing sights.
        Written December 29, 2022
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        Deanne C
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        Jul 2024 • Family
        My family went to Rome for a cruise, but did land tours the three days before and day after the cruise. My parents are elderly and have mobility issues. The drivers and guides all kept this in mind and moderated their pace to accommodate my parents. All the drivers and guides were kind, considerate, knowledgeable, and prompt. We were never left wondering where our ride was, nor did we feel we missed out on any important points of interest. For the two Italy ports of call during our cruise, we used Rome Private Excursions instead of the cruise line excursions and were so happy we did! During this vacation we toured all around Rome, Siena, San Gimignano, Tuscany, Naples, Pisa, Florence, Positano, Sorrento, Calcata, and Orvieto. What a dream trip that we will never forget! We would book through Rome Private Excursions again!
        Written July 9, 2024
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        3floridamom3
        Longwood, FL9 contributions
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        My friend and I had a total of three days in Rome and the Rome area, and our experience with these private tours was excellent! One of the days was a 12 hour day where we drove from Rome to the Amalfi coast and visited Positano and then Pompeii. Our guide, Sal was incredibly knowledgeable, very pleasant to be with and did a wonderful job explaining tons and tons of different history facts of Italy. We had a private tour guide in Pompeii and that was extraordinary as well. We then had two days of private tour in a van all around Rome. The first day was going over the more common areas of the Colosseum, Trevi fountain, the Spanish steps and the outside of the pantheon, as well as many other interesting sites. The second day that we spent in Rome was more about the places that are hidden and less commonly visited. There are too many things to list in this review, but we spent seven hours getting in and out of the van, seeing incredible sites and learning tons of history! My friend and I were very appreciative of all the details and all the time that was spent to make sure that we got a great experience. I can highly recommend this company. although not specifically inexpensive, we felt like we wanted to get the most out of our few days in Rome… And we certainly did!
        Written May 26, 2024
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        Tony Shivers
        Herndon, VA20 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2021 • Couples
        Luca provided a life-changing experience for my wife and I while we visited Italy for a week for a wedding in Toscana - August 2021. We flew into Rome and then took the train up to Florence for the wedding. At the end of the week, we took the train back down to Rome.
        While in Rome, Luca gave us a private tour in one of his comfortable minivans. Luca also ensured that we made our flights and train rides via private transfers.

        We covered a lot of ground during our private tour, including the Colosseum, Catacombs, and the Vatican with Luca and his colleagues, but realize we only scratched the surface. Luca made us feel safe during our tour and answered all of our questions concerning religious and historical facts about various places. We felt Luca’s passion about his country, which made our tour that much more enjoyable.

        Luca is personable, professional, patient, considerate, and responsive. We were able to communicate with him with questions throughout our stay in Italy beyond our private tour. My wife and I made a friend for life and I look forward to keeping in touch with him about my future trips to Italy. We will be going back!

        I highly recommend his company for any of your travel needs. You will receive first-class service and you and your family will receive the individualized attention that you want and deserve during your travels in Italy.

        Ciao!
        The Shivers Family
        Written August 23, 2021
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