Rome in one day: Colosseum and Vatican Combo tour

About this activity

  • money-transfer-coin-arrow_15355109 Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund
  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    7 hours
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    1
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English

Highlights

  • Enjoy privileged entry, providing a unique and intimate experience
  • Escape the crowds with our small-group setting
  • Dive into the grandeur of ancient Rome, exploring the Colosseum and the Forum
  • Enjoy a journey through art, history, and spirituality at the Vatican Museums
  • Marvel at the breath-taking frescoes of the Sistine Chapel

Your experience

Experience Rome’s beating heart in just one day with this unique combo tour that intertwines Ancient history with the incredible beauty of Vatican City.

This teeming experience is ideal for the time-crunched as it will transport travelers from the infancy of Christianity to the heart of ancient Rome.

Kick off the summer in a small group of 20 at the Colosseum.

The vibrant, 2.5-hour tour will lead travelers to greatness on Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum.

Go deeper into stories and history of the world's most famous amphitheater to better understand not only the beauty of Ancient Rome but also Lunch (please note lunch is not included and will be at your expense) breaks continuity as yet another exploration after lunch will take you towards Vatican area visiting Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

You can step over to the Vatican City, the smallest independent state in the world located right in the middle of Rome.

The Vatican holds many of the most important and oldest monuments and works of art anywhere in the world.

Within the Vatican Museums, you can visit the Raphael’s Rooms and be thrilled by what stands within the Sistine Chapel – beauty that lasts.

This all-in-one combo tour makes it easy to take an informative walk along Rome’s famous landmarks; vastly enhancing participants’ understanding of the city’s historical as well as spiritual legacy.

Talk with stories from old-romans and marvels of vatican in just one unforgettable day.

What's Included
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Licensed Guides
  • Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
  • Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
  • Entry/Admission - Colosseum
  • Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill
  • Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
What's Excluded
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Sprays or Aerosols
  • Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go

  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office before entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Please note that there are two separate meeting points for the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums tour and transfer is not included in the price.
  • The customers need to show up at the meeting point 20 mins before to guarantee a smoth departure of the activities.
  • The Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica can be subject to sudden closures, in this case, the guide you will have an extended visit to the Vatican museums.
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums.
  • The Sistine Chapel can be subject to unforeseen closure for religious or political events
  • To enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check, and there might be some waiting time during busy days