Rome: Colosseum & Vatican Museums Combo Tour

Rome: Colosseum & Vatican Museums Combo Tour

Experience a combination tour that allows you to explore two of Rome's premier attractions. Enhance your visit with priority entry to the Colosseum and an informative tour of the Vatican Museums. Bypass the queue by purchasing your ticket in advance!

About this activity

  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    Cancel up to 4 days in advance for a 50% refund

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    5 hours

  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English

  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

Highlights

  • Save time with skip-the-ticket-line entrance to the Colosseum and the Vatican
  • Explore the timeless beauty of Rome with our exclusive guided tours!
  • Admire the wondrous Sistine Chapel at your own pace
  • Immerse yourself in Roman culture, book your unique and memorable experience now
  • Be enchanted by Colosseum & Vatican: book your tour!

Your experience

Take in the great beauty of Rome, with a special guided tour led by a qualified certified guide, while visiting the famous Colosseum and the amazing Vatican Museums. Feel the magnificence of Rome with this private guided tour led by a certified professional guide as you discover the legendary Colosseum and Vatican Museums.

Begin at the Colosseum with a study of its deep history, a look at its great beauty in building, and stories of the well-known gladiator fights that once held crowds.

Go up Palatine Hill, the starting place of Rome, and get lovely views of the wide city scene.

Then step into history while walking through the old ruins of the Roman Forum which was once the active heart for politics, trade, and law matters in ancient Rome.

This carefully planned group trip with a limit of 25 people makes sure of a closer personal link to these amazing spots from history.

Break-time over; you're back in Vatican City.

A pro guide will show you around the amazing collections at the Vatican Museums, pointing out works of art and then leading you to the awesome Sistine Chapel where Michelangelo's famous ceiling frescoes will stun you for sure.

This close-up small group tour has only up to 20 people, making it very moving and special.

What's Included
  • Colosseum Roman Forum guided tour (25 people max)
  • Vatican Museum guided tour (20 people max)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry
  • Headset
  • Professional art historian guide
What's Excluded
  • Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

Starting location:

Piazza di San Clemente

2
Colosseum

Guided tour (3 hours)

3
Roman Forum

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (45 minutes)

4
Palatine Hill

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (45 minutes)

5
Vatican Museums

Visit, Guided tour (1.5 hours)

Sistine Chapel

Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Oversize luggage
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Selfie sticks
  • Backpacks
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Sprays or Aerosols
  • Sunscreen
  • Glass objects
  • Walking frames

Know before you go

  •  All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Proper dress is required to enter places of worship and the Vatican Museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed and men and women need to ensure that knees and shoulders are covered. You risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • The children's discount applies only with a valid ID card
  • You cannot enter the Colosseum with large bags, backpacks or suitcases. You may bring a small bag, but there is no cloakroom service to accommodate large items
  • The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions or events beyond the travel agency's control.
  • Selfie sticks cannot be used inside the Colosseum for security reasons
  • Please bring a photo of the ID for the security check into the Colosseum
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
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