Rome: Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Roman Forum Tour

About this activity

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  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy


  • face-thermometer_10416024 Covid-19 precautions


  • user-pilot-tie_9585954 Driver


  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

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

    Cancel up to 5 days in advance for a full refund
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  • lesson-class_15399107 Instructor


  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English
  • head-side-headphones_10435857 Optional audio guide


  • person-dolly_10786488 Pickup included


  • person-dolly_10786488 Pickup optional


  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later


  • portal-enter_10462703 Skip the line through a separate entrance


  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes
  • family_12442251 Small group


  • time-forward_15911935 Starting Time


  • duration-alt_14246718 Ticket confirmation within 48 hours


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Highlights

  • Visit the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Admire the famous paintings in the Sistine Chapel
  • Skip the line to see the famous Colosseum with live commentary
  • Learn the history of Roman civilization at the Roman Forum
  • Admire and travel inside the Palatine Hill

Your experience

See Rome’s top highlights in one day on this guided group walking tour.

Your day starts by taking a 3.5-hour Vatican walking tour, visiting the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St.

Peter’s Basilica.

You will cover what people say to be the best part of your visit to Rome by the Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour, crossing your afternoon with a 3.5-hour tour to see the massive Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and more from Ancient Rome.

Avoid those long lines by having your Vatican tour guide meet you at 8:30 AM Visit sites like Raphael's Rooms, the Pine Courtyard, and Pio Clementine Museum Find out about the Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and Gallery of Candelabra Get inside the great Sistine Chapel to see famous frescoes of Michelangelo including The Last Judgement and The Creation of Adam End this section by visiting St Peters Basilica where you can see Michelangelo's famous sculpture La Pietà Be ready as the afternoon meeting starts the second part of the visit at 1:45 after lunch, and Colosseum, we are going to have a very smart guide with us who can get you in without those long line waits at the door.

You can hear some stories that relate to gladiators while looking on to the first and second levels of the Colosseum.

Major landmarks include the Curia in the Roman Forum Great views over the Roman Forum from Palatine Hill.

What's Included
  • Professional expert guide
  • Admission fees for Vatican Museums
  • Admission fees for Colosseum and Roman Forum
  • Skip the line access
  • Head sets when needed
  • Instant confirmation
  • Small group with 18 people or fewer
What's Excluded
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Backpacks
  • Umbrellas

Know before you go

  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security at the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum
  • Keep in mind that there is a dress code at the Vatican. Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women
  • There is no luggage storage available on-site
  • You must bring a valid ID both for adults and children
  • St. Peter’s Basilica may be closed on Wednesday mornings due to the weekly Papal Audience. It may also be closed during religious ceremonies. In this case, you will be provided an extended tour of the Vatican Museums