RME-07 HALF DAY BEST OF ROME

If you have already seen the Vatican or plan to visit it on a different day, this is the tour for you. Our half day tour of Rome's highlights starts with a visit of the Colosseum, the most facinating and famous monument in the city, a place where 50.000 people could watch cruel battle between gladiators and wild beast. Drive by the impressive Arch of Costantine, to reach the area of the Circus Maximus and the Palatine Hill, known for its ruins of ancient imperial palaces.

Reach the Capitoline Hill and climb all the way to the top to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Roman Forum with the Rostrum where Mark Anthony made his impassioned speech over the body of Julio Cesar. Piazza Venezia is a stone's throw away and offers you the opportunity to see the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, built in honour of the first king of unified Italy and Palazzo Venezia, a renaissance palace that became Mussolini's headquarters during the fascist years.

Eat in a fine restaurant and enjoy lunch with plenty of home-made wine before you reach the famous Spanish Steps and the shopping district. Stop at the most beautiful fountain in the world, Trevi, and perform the coin ritual to ensure your return to the city. Visit then the imposing structure dated 27 B.C. called the Pantheon where the great painter Raphael is buried, and walk through piazza Navona, the most beautiful baroque square in the city. The day would not be complete unless you have tried the chocolate truffle ice cream, famous all over the world.

Highlights:

- The Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon
- Truffle ice cream chocolate in Piazza Navona

Notice:

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Important information

- This tour includes a professional informative English-speaking driver. Due to strict Italian laws & regulations that protect officially licensed guides, our drivers cannot walk with you into any site but can answer any question you have from the vehicle. A Professional licensed guide, where needed, can be hired on request at an extra cost.
- Please dress respectfully when visiting religious monuments; local custom requires covering knees and shoulder.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- The tour sequence may be altered to avoid congestions but always covering mentioned sights.
- Keep an eye on your wallet and purses at all time. Do not wear jewelry or carry large amount of cash.

Inclusions

- Professional informative English-speaking driver
- Private vehicle for the day
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- Flexible itinerary
- Friendly driver

Exclusions

- Lunch
- Admission fees if not mentioned
- Tips to driver and guide ( please read below for more information)

Gratuities

Tips are never included in our quotes.
I think that a tip shouldn't be included in the rate otherwise it would be a tax.
Tip only if you really liked the service.
Tips are a personal gesture and are given whenever the client feels it is necessary.
Tips are generally: 10% not bad - 15 % great - 20 % best tour in my life. Please report any abuse.

Is this tour private?

The tour is private, just for your party.

Is the driver also a guide?

Our English speaking drivers are NOT licensed guides. In order to provide you with the best-in-class service, our English speaking driving guides have been trained to offer our clients a nice overview with information regarding the major highlights avoiding the expensive charges of hiring a private guide. Due to strict Italian laws & regulations that protect officially licensed guides, our driving guides can comment and explain the sights only from inside the vehicle, but are not allowed to do so once they are outside the vehicle. They are regularly licensed instead to chauffeur the public. We highly recommend that you never book with any touring company that does not make this clear.

Does the driver go with us inside the monuments?

No, only a licensed guide is authorized to accompany you during the visit of sights. Our driver will  drop you off close to the sights but will stay with the vehicle for the duration of your visit.

Does this tour include lunch and admission fees to sites?

No tickets or lunch are not included in the rate. Please contact our office for pricing and reservations.

Does it include a guide?

No guide is included in the rate. If you would like to have a  private guide to show you the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, please contact our office for pricing and reservations.

Is the itinerary flexible?

Our itineraries are completely flexible, and we will be happy to operate any changes to the original itinerary (within reason). Please contact our office with all the requests you may have so that we can better organize your day.

What is the duration of the tour? Can we extend the time upfront with the driver?

The duration of this service is 5 hours, including pickup and drop off at your hotel in Rome. If you would like to add extra hours to your tour, please contact our office so that we can check the driver's availability and advise the cost. 

Is gratuity included in the price?

Tips are never included in our quotes .We think that a tip shouldn’t be included in the rate otherwise it would be a tax!!! Once in Italy do not feel as though you have to tip everyone because someone told you to. Tip only if you really liked the service. Tips are generally: 10% not bad 15 % great 20 % best tour in my life. Please report any abuse.