Rome: Colosseum and Vatican Marvels Dual Majesty Tour

Your experience

Highlights

• Discover the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill: a journey back into ancient times
• Entrance to the Colosseum and Vatican Museums: prepare to be awestruck by the Sistine Chapel, adorned with Michelangelo's renowned frescoes
• A guide will recount the storied past of Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
• As you delve into the historical narratives, traverse through galleries showcasing art masterpieces and antique collections accumulated by pontiffs.
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Full description

Uncover the treasures that Rome holds beyond its iconic sites: join a guided exploration of the Colosseum and Vatican Museums. Your journey begins at the bustling square outside the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica where history comes to life with each step you take through Rome's storied streets. A short drive later finds you standing before the majestic Colosseum— an architectural marvel that stood witness to gladiatorial combat plus other spectacles now lost in time. The Vatican awaits you this afternoon at 3 PM, be sure not to miss it as within its walls lie countless works of art waiting to be discovered during your visit with guidance from an expert on all things artistic (and historical too). As you enter the sacred space— the Sistine Chapel— you are met with Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes in their full splendor. End your path in a continuous way thanks to a reserved passage that allows you to skip the line from the Sistine Chapel directly into St. Peter's Basilica, where you can witness history come alive before you through both story and structure of this most famous cathedral in all the world.

Includes

• Explore the depths of ancient Rome at the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill during a two-hour guided tour— walk through the annals of history.
• Discover the wonders of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica through another guided journey— behold beauty that knows no bounds.
• Indulge in skip-the-line entry from the Sistine Chapel to Saint Peter's Basilica; no crowds will stand in your way as you make your way through this sacred and artistically enriching voyage.

Not includes

• Hints (suggested)
• Moving to the scenes of interest

What to bring

• Passport or ID card: something to identify you by.
• Shoes that won't rub your feet raw, the camera for memories, water to keep you hydrated on the journey.
• Wear clothes that make you feel at ease.

Not allowed

• Shorts
• Weapons or sharp objects
• Baby strollers
• Short skirts
• Drones
• Sleeveless shirts
• Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

• During the afternoon, the passage connecting the Vatican Museum to St. Peter's Basilica is not available so you will lose a skip-the-line advantage for the basilica.
• The Colosseum tour is shortened to 2 hours during July and August because of high temperatures.
• Vatican has a dress code. Both men and women should cover their knees and shoulders.
• The door that connects the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed during the afternoon. Consequently, you will not have a skip-the-line access point to St. Peter's Basilica.
• In July and August, due to heat, the duration of Colosseum tour is cut down to 2 hours.