Rome in one day: Colosseum and Vatican Combo tour

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

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

    Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

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

See the heart of Rome in one day with this special combo tour, mixing the rich old history and the holy beauty of Vatican City.

Perfect for those on a tight schedule, this full trip takes you through where Christianity started and the center of ancient Rome.

Designed for small parties of 20 people, begin at the Colosseum with a very interesting, in fact, rather excellent 2.5-hour presentation tour that covers not only the Colosseum but also the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum— learn about the history, features, and stories of the world’s most famous amphitheater gain insight into the splendor of ancient Rome.

Following a break for lunch (NB: Lunch not included and will be at the charge of the client) your tour resumes from the second pick-up point near Vatican Area where mesmerizing Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Step into Vatican City; this is the smallest sovereign state in the world that lies within the heart of Rome.

It may cover only a small area but contains within its boundaries some among the greatest monuments and works of art ever created.

Step inside the grand Raphael's Rooms at the Vatican Museums and feel for yourself that never-ending magic of the Sistine Chapel.

It is from here that your easy, educational trip around those spots known to make Rome famous starts - a trip which will leave you with an understanding for the historical and spiritual legacy this city owns.

Listen to stories about old Rome and see some of its priceless treasures in one incredible 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
Not Suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users