Private Tour of Vatican and Rome's Icons - lunch & Luxury Cars!, Vatican City

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Start your day in style as your private driver picks you up right at your hotel, B&B, or apartment and escorts you to meet your expert licensed guide. Inside the Vatican Museums, discover an extraordinary collection of masterpieces spanning Ancient Egypt, Classical Greece, Rome, and the Italian Renaissance. Walk through renowned galleries, including the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps, before stepping into picturesque open-air courtyards—such as the Cortile della Pigna, featuring Arnaldo Pomodoro’s iconic bronze sphere, and the Octagonal Courtyard, home to ancient Greco-Roman sculptures and Canova's "Perseo".

St Peter's Basilica. Your guide will bring you directly from the Sistine Chapel into St. Peter's Basilica's courtyard. Your guide will optimize your time by explaining all the features outside. You can take pictures (without a flash)and pray in a peaceful atmosphere while the guide waits outside for you. It is the world's largest Church to admire Michelangelo's "Pietà" and other highlights like Bernini's Baldachin. Just before ending your tour of the Vatican, you will enjoy the curved colonnades of St. Peter’s Square before a brief sighting of the Pope’s Balcony. Remember to cover knees and shoulders before entering the Sistine Chapel and the St. Peter’s Basilica.

Colosseum (from outside). During your tour you will stop at the Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an iconic elliptical landmark in the heart of Rome. Commissioned by the Flavian dynasty in the 1st century AD, it stands as the largest amphitheatre ever built, once accommodating up to 80,000 spectators. Renowned for its thrilling gladiatorial contests and grand public spectacles, it remains a monumental symbol of Roman engineering and imperial power.

Circus Maximum and Palatine (from outside). Nestled between the Palatine and Aventine Hills, the Circus Maximus was ancient Rome's largest stadium, capable of hosting over 150,000 spectators—with some estimates reaching up to 250,000. While primarily a chariot-racing arena, it also hosted public games, religious festivals, and gladiatorial contests. Overlooking the stadium is the Palatine Hill, chosen by emperors to build their opulent residences—the original "palaces" that served as enduring symbols of their power.

Trevi Fountain. Hidden within a bustling labyrinth of backstreets, the Trevi Fountain is a breathtaking masterpiece of grand scale and dramatic beauty. Situated at the terminal point of one of Ancient Rome's legendary aqueducts, it seamlessly blends history, engineering, and fine art into a single iconic landmark. As you stand before its monumental figures of Oceanus and Tritons, don't forget to take part in the time-honored tradition: flip a coin over your shoulder into the basin to ensure that your journey will bring you back to Rome once again.

Spanish Steps. Next, you will arrive at the legendary Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most iconic and vibrant gathering places. Cascading dramatically down from the double-towered Church of Trinità dei Monti to the lively piazza below, this 18th-century Baroque staircase is a masterpiece of architectural harmony. At its base rests the unique Fontana della Barcaccia—the "Fountain of the Old Boat"—crafted by Pietro Bernini and his famous son, Gian Lorenzo. Looking up at the sweeping travertine steps, it is impossible not to marvel at the sheer elegance and engineering ingenuity that brought this monumental landmark to life.

Lunch : This comprehensive worry-free experience includes lunch at a selected restaurant where you will taste typical Roman dishes