Best of Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Guided Tour

4.7
(43 reviews)

9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Embark on an exclusive adventure at the Vatican with your expert guide, skipping the lines to dive into the Vatican Museums' magnificent art collection. Marvel at ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and the iconic Sistine Chapel. Your guide will bring Michelangelo's genius to life, dispelling myths and unveiling fascinating facts.

Enjoy free time to explore the Vatican Museums or take advantage of fast-track entry to St. Peter’s Basilica for a self-guided tour. After lunch, independently make your way to the iconic Colosseum. With exclusive entrance, step through the Gladiator's Gate onto the Arena floor where history's fiercest battles unfolded. Your guide will vividly recount the infamous gladiator games as you stand on the arena floor and peer down into the intricate underground tunnels.

Delve into ancient Rome at the Roman Forum uncovering the legendary roots of Rome and tales of emperors and gods.

What's Included

Pre-reserved tickets to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum & Roman Forum
Fully guided tour, broken into two segments
Guaranteed Entry Time at the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (face value €18 per person)
Exclusive access onto the Arena Floor
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Personal extras
Transportation from the Vatican to the Colosseum

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Remember, this is a two part tour. Meeting point 1: 7:45 AM at Via Sebastiano Veniero 19 Meeting point 2: 3:15pm (1:15 November - March) Arch of Constantine in Piazza del Colosseo. There will be a representative holding an ItaliaTours sign to greet you. ID is required

End point

Your tour concludes as you exit the Roman Forum onto Via dei Fori Imperiali, close to Piazza Venezia

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    Vast museums inside the Vatican City which house many thousands of ancient works of art and sculpture. The most important museum complex in the world!

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sistine Chapel

    Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo's ceiling will deeply impress all who enter.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Enter the Icon of Rome and understand what it really meant to kill or be killed as a gladiator in ancient Rome.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The heart and soul of ancient Rome.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vatican dress code requires that knees and shoulders must be covered.
  • Max group size: 20
  • The ground in the Roman Forum is composed of large stone or dirt pathways that can be difficult to navigate with strollers or wheelchairs
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Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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