Rome: Colosseum & Vatican Museum Private Sightseeing Upgrade

Highlights

• Bypass the queue entry to gaze at the Colosseum.
• Unveil the Eternal City with a private city tour.
• Marvel at the treasures in Vatican Museum.

Full description

Embark on a full-day journey through Rome's highlights. Should time be of concern during your stay in the Eternal City, this program will suit you perfectly. Your first stop will be at the Vatican Museums, where you are to rendezvous with your guide inside Vatican City itself. Learn about the captivating history encapsulating the Vatican Museum and the remarkable reigns of various popes as told through their commissioned art collection— comprising pieces from greats such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Giotto, and Raffaello among others.After the museum exploration (time for a lunch break; not included), head to your next guided tourat The Colosseum: symbolizing ancient Rome at its mightiest and most ruthless. Discover details about gladiatorial combat, insane emperors, and daily Roman life. Come and take a full day excursion to Rome's most popular highlights with us! If you don't have much time to spend in Rome this will be the perfect itinerary for you. Your day will start at the Vatican museums, where your guide awaits inside Vatican City and will take you through an interesting historical journey about the popes and their lives while showing some unique art pieces that are part of this exposition gathered or made by popes across centuries such as works from Leonardo Da Vinci, Giotto, Raffaello and many other world-famous artists of Italian High Renaissance.After the museum tour (please make sure to have some lunch during free time that follows — not included), your second guide will wait for you at the Colosseum which is symbolic to gladiatorial battles among mad emperors besides daily Roman lifestyle details that your guide will narrate.

Includes

• Admission costs included
• Short lines waiting
• Headsets to listen the guide well
• Curator specialized in art history to narrate the collection
• A personal driver exclusively for a two-hour tour of notable landmarks.

Not includes

• Culinary offerings and beverages
• Tips which are not compulsory
• Collection from the hotel as well as return drop-off back to the hotel
• Transportation that leads to or out of a place that is worth visiting
• Guided tour inside Saint Peter Basilica

What to bring

• passport or ID card.

Not allowed

• Pets
• Shorts
• Luggage or large bags should be avoided along with short skirts and sleeveless shirts, and selfie sticks.
• Backpacks are not a good idea either, nor are walking frames— in addition, glass objects are prohibited.
• Items such as weapons or sharp objects, alcohol and drugs, sprays or aerosols must be left behind.

Know before you go

• Confirmation is available at time of booking. Please be advised that there is a dress code required to visit places of worship and Vatican Museum. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed; knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women— failure to comply with these dress requirements may result in refused entry.
• At least two persons per booking are needed.
• There is a moderate amount of walking required as the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• Child discount is available only with valid ID. It is important to remember that you cannot bring large bags, backpacks or suitcases inside the Colosseum as there is no facility for storage of such items; small bags are allowed. Maximum 7 persons per booking.
• Metal detectors are a must for visitors at the security checkpoint; the wait time is estimated to be between 20 and 30 minutes. Prohibition of using selfie sticks inside the Colosseum is based on security considerations.