Rome: Vatican and Colosseum Guided Experience

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    6 hours
  • money-transfer-coin-arrow_15355109 Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English
  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • family_12442251 Small group

    Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

  • Expert-guided tour of Rome’s most iconic sites
  • Visit inside all of the attractions
  • Intimate group size for a personalized experience
  • Exclusive reserved access to the Vatican Museums

Your experience

Begin a journey where the beauty of Renaissance art goes hand in hand with ancient history amidst the Roman sky.

Your day starts at the grand Colosseum, home to gladiators, accompanied by the ruins of the Roman Forum and the majestic Palatine Hill offering a glimpse into Rome's glorious past.

If you take the small group option with transportation included, then early pick up will be provided from your hotel.

If you do not take the transportation option, follow instructions that will be written on your voucher to join your guide and group at the meeting point.

After the morning part of the tour is over, there is some free time for lunch that can be taken at any place of your choice (lunch is not included in this package) and later join your tour leader and the rest of your group for touring.

For the small group with transport included, a very comfortable transfer to the afternoon destination will be arranged: Vatican Museums; otherwise, details from your voucher will help you easily reach the meeting point to join your group.

Step into the holy ground of the Vatican Museums be taken by Michelangelo's works in the Sistine Chapel and see the beauty that is St.

Peter's Square bask in its full glory.

This trip makes sure to look deep into what makes up Rome's core put together with care for those who wish for a strong bond with the City that lasts forever.

We would like to let you know that some parts of the Vatican Museums might not be open during the Jubilee Year because of religious events.

These matters are beyond our control.

Thank you for your understanding.

Please note that if the Sistine Chapel cannot be accessed for reasons beyond our control, no partial refunds will take place.

What's Included
  • Guide
  • Entry tickets
  • Headsets
What's Excluded
  • Tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Starting location:

Parco del Colle Oppio e delle terme di Traiano

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Colosseum

Guided tour (1 hour)

3
Roman Forum

Guided tour (1 hour)

4
Palatine Hill

Guided tour (1 hour)

5
Rome

Free time (2 hours)

6
Vatican Museums

Guided tour (1 hour)

7
Sistine Chapel

Guided tour (1 hour)

8
Raphael Rooms

Guided tour (15 minutes)

Saint Peter's Square

Guided tour, Shopping, Walk (15 minutes)

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Hats
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

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
  • If you have a pacemaker, you will need to show a certificate otherwise, you will not be admitted without being screened
  • Please note that the Vatican Museums are an active place of worship. Therefore, some areas may be subject to sudden closures without prior notice. We will not be held responsible for such closures.
  • Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
Not Suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users