Rome: Colosseum and Vatican Museum Guided Tour in One Day

About this activity

  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    This activity is non-refundable
  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    5.5 hours
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

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  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

Highlights

  • Step back in time as you explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
  • Access Colosseum and the Vatican Museums
  • Marvel at the Sistine Chapel and the world-famous frescoes of Michelangelo
  • Learn the history of the Vatican Museums from a guide
  • Walk through galleries housing the art and antiquities amassed by the popes

Your experience

Begin a magical journey through the famous sites of Rome by taking a tour of the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.

Meet your guide and other adventurers at the lovely square found outside the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica as you get ready for a deep look into Rome.

Step right into the famous Colosseum and let all the tales of its great history come to you.

Learn about interesting stories of fights that took place inside it and old shows that were once very loud within its strong walls.

Go into the complex history of Ancient Rome as your guide discusses the remnants of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, taking you on an imaginary journey to the splendor of past days.

Then at 3 PM, turn your focus to the Vatican Museums which have a great house of artistic masterpieces inside them.

Sit with your guide sharing the great acclaimed works housed inside.

Step into the hallowed halls of the Sistine Chapel to view Michelangelo's frescoes in broad daylight.

End your tour with easy access by a booked skip-the-line way straight from the Sistine Chapel to the grand St.

Peter's Basilica where the deep history and building beauty of the world's most famous church show themselves before you.

What's Included
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill entry ticket
  • 2.5-hour guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
  • Vatican Museums entry ticket
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
What's Excluded
  • Tips (recommended)
  • Transportation to/from the attractions
  • Access to St.Peter Basilica

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

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

Know before you go

  • Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • The meeting time is subject to change due to the availability of tickets, if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider; please provide your correct phone number with the country code
  • Please note that in the afternoon the door connecting the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed, by purchasing this tour you will not have the skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Full names of all participants in the group are necessary and children need to be identified: in case of mistakes, the Colosseum ticket controllers can deny access without a refund
  • There is a dress code at the Vatican: shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed, knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
  • Carrying ID is mandatory, guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance
  • Please note that in July and August, the duration of the Colosseum tour is 2 hours due to the heat
Not Suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users