Vatican, Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica with Public Transport

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(2 reviews)
Vatican City, Italy

3 days (approximately)
Offered in: German and 6 more

Day1: Start at Touristation Aracoeli (Piazza d'Aracoeli 16), where you’ll redeem your voucher and receive full assistance from our staff.

Ancient Rome Experience

Begin with a multimedia video that brings Ancient Rome to life.
Then, explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, walking through the heart of the ancient city.
Later, visit the Colosseum (2 hours after your booking time) and relive the days of gladiators in the world’s most iconic arena.

Day 2: The Vatican

Discover the Vatican Museums and admire masterpieces ranging from ancient sculptures to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes.

Day 3: St. Peter’s Basilica – Reserved Entry

Skip the long lines with reserved access and staff assistance.
Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with an audioguide app and marvel at the Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and the majestic dome.

Explore Rome

Enjoy total freedom to explore the city with your unlimited public transport card—travel by bus, metro, or tram at your own pace.

What's Included

Ancient Rome Multimedia video
Skip-the-Line ticket for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Assistance at Touristation Aracoeli office
Access to the Colosseum and Roman Forum (valued at €18 per person)
Unlimited public transport pass (metro, tram, and bus)
St. Peter's Basilica reserved entrance with Audioguide App
Food and drinks
Pick up from and to the hotel
Headsets

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Touristation Aracoeli
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Touristation Aracoeli

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
  • 1
    Touristation Aracoeli

    Day 1: Start your experience at the Touristation Aracoeli (Piazza Ara Coeli 16), where you’ll check in for your tour and enjoy a captivating multimedia video that brings the wonders of ancient Rome to life.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Foro Romano

    Day 1: From there, you’ll be escorted to the Roman Forum entrance by a member of the Touristation team, ready to explore the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill. Roman Forum Step into the heart of ancient Rome with a visit to the Roman Forum, where daily life once bustled with politics, commerce, and religion. Wander through its fascinating ruins, see the tomb of Emperor Julius Caesar, and immerse yourself in the stories of this remarkable center of Roman civilization.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Palatine Hill

    Day 1: Palatine Hill Next, head to Palatine Hill, one of Rome’s most historically significant sites. Known as the legendary birthplace of the city, this hill was once home to emperors and Rome’s elite. Nestled between the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus, Palatine Hill offers breathtaking views and the chance to walk among the remains of imperial palaces and gardens.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Colosseum

    Day 1: Colosseum No visit to Rome is complete without the Colosseum, the ultimate symbol of ancient power and grandeur. Step inside this iconic arena and relive the stories of gladiators and the epic spectacles that once thrilled thousands. Please note: your Colosseum visit begins 2 hours after your booked start time.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Vatican Museums

    Day 2: Experience the wonders of the Vatican with skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Discover one of the world’s greatest art collections, gathered by Popes over centuries, and explore galleries filled with masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. Marvel at the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Maps.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Sistine Chapel

    Day 2: Step into the Sistine Chapel and gaze upon Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling—a masterpiece of Renaissance art and divine inspiration.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7
    St. Peter's Basilica

    Day 3: Step inside St. Peter’s Basilica, the heart of Vatican City and one of the most visited religious sites in the world. Inside, you can admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and the magnificent dome designed by Michelangelo that dominates Rome’s skyline. The Basilica is an active place of worship, and entry is free of charge.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a 3 day pass, please check that the itinerary is correctly stated in the activity description. Please report at the Touristation Office - Piazza d'Ara Coeli, 16 to redeem your voucher.
  • The time you selected while booking is the meeting time in the Touristation Office to start your pass and collect all the tickets.
  • The first day you will visit the Colosseum and archeological area. Second day you will visit Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (according to your availability). Third day you will visit St. Peter's Basilica.
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Skip the line Tickets
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