Private Tour: Ancient Rome by Car with Driver-Guide

A private driver takes you through Rome's layers, from marble temples to underground tombs.

A 7-hour private car tour of Rome with a driver-guide who meets you at your hotel and takes you to the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Catacombs of Rome, and Trevi Fountain in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour is tailored to your pace. Entry to the Catacombs costs 10 euros per person paid on site, and Colosseum tickets (25 euros per person) can be arranged in advance if you request them at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Pantheon30m
2. Spanish Steps30m
3. Catacombs of Rome1h · entry included
4. Trevi Fountain30m

Private Rome sightseeing by car

• Enter the Pantheon
• Visit Spanish Steps and shopping area
• Tour the Catacombs of Rome
• Toss coin into Trevi Fountain

The experience

The driver picks you up from your hotel and spends the next seven hours moving through Rome at your speed. You enter the Pantheon after hearing its history, walk the Spanish Steps through the city's main shopping area, then descend into the Catacombs of Rome, the burial tunnels of early Christians, with a guide who works the site. The itinerary is flexible. If the Catacombs don't appeal, you and your driver can choose something else instead. Air conditioning means you're not overheating between stops.

Trevi Fountain comes later, and you toss in the coin the way thousands do each day. The Colosseum can be added if you arrange tickets ahead of time. Let the operator know at booking and they'll send you a payment link. Lunch is on you, so you pick where and when to eat.

This is not a bus full of people stopping for ten minutes at each landmark. A private driver means no schedule pressure and no waiting for a group to reassemble. The car itself becomes part of the day. You're not walking between every site or navigating the metro.

What’s included

• Private vehicle with air conditioning.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a driver-guide who speaks English and explains each site as you visit it.
• entry to the Pantheon.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Rome Private Excursions

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple or small group and want to move through Rome without coordinating with other travelers or sticking to a fixed schedule. The private car and driver mean you set the pace at each stop and skip anything that doesn't appeal.

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Top questions

What does the 7-hour tour actually include?

The tour includes your hotel pickup and drop-off, the private vehicle, and the driver-guide who explains each site as you visit it. Entry to the Pantheon is included. Entry to the Catacombs costs 10 euros per person, paid on site. Colosseum tickets are separate and cost 25 euros per person if you arrange them in advance.

Can I skip the Catacombs if I don't want to go underground?

Yes. The Catacombs are part of the planned route, but you can always discuss alternatives with your driver and visit something else instead.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch and all food and drinks are at your own expense, so you choose where and when to eat during the seven hours.

How do I get Colosseum tickets if I want to enter?

Tell the operator at the moment of booking that you want Colosseum entry. They will send you a link to prepay for the tickets in advance. The cost is 25 euros per person.

What's the Trevi Fountain like when you arrive?

Trevi Fountain is one of Rome's most visited landmarks, and the driver takes you there as part of the tour route. You toss in a coin to make a wish, as the tradition goes.

Does the tour work for people with mobility concerns?

The vehicle and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram, stroller, or specialized infant seat. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the walking involved at each stop.