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Full-Day: Colosseum, Vatican Museums & St Peter's Guided Tour

4.5(1164 reviews)Rome, Italy
8hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

This full-day guided tour in Rome includes visits to the Vatican and the Colosseum. Participants will have reserved entry to the Vatican Museums and can view notable artworks, such as Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. A break for lunch is provided, which is not included in the tour cost. Following lunch, the tour continues to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, where a guided exploration of the amphitheater and the ruins of the Forum takes place. The tour is designed for those interested in art and history.

Itinerary

1

Colosseum

Meet your English speaking expert guide for a tour of the historical heart of Ancient Rome. Dominating the center of the Eternal City, this ancient arena puts modern stadiums to shame. As you stroll through the vast walls of the Colosseum your guide will recount the gruesome spectacles, battles, and politics that played out here.

2

Roman Forum

The heart of the Roman Republic that inspired many modern democracies. The Roman Forum was once home to a bustling marketplace and was viewed as the pinnacle of the city.

3

Palatine Hill

Then your tour continues to the Palatine Hill, where Rome originated in a battle between two brothers. You’ll be taken from the origin of ancient Rome to its hub. In the continued company of our expert guides, you'll traverse the slopes of Palatine Hill, listening to tales of myth and history that echo through the ages. No other tour takes you so close to so much of the history, significance, and fabulous riches of Rome.

4

Vatican City

After your Vatican tour, enjoy some free time to sample authentic Italian cuisine (at your own expense) before crossing the border from Vatican City back into Rome for the second part of your tour.

5

Vatican Museums

With your friendly guide, enter the ornate Vatican Museums through an exclusive partner entrance. Unlike the more than 200 tour operators offering standard entry, we provide you with special access through this Partner Entrance. This allows you to start your visit promptly, saving up to four hours during peak season and giving you more time to explore the beauty of the Museums.

6

Sistine Chapel

Once inside, you and your small group will enjoy all the highlights of the Vatican with an expert guide by your side. The tour takes in a treasure trove of artistic wonders, from masterworks such as Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescos and La Pietà in St. Peter’s Basilica to the precious relics, paintings, and tapestries adorning the museums’ gilded galleries. Throughout the tour, your expert, English-speaking guide will share fascinating insights only a local could know.

7

St. Peter's Basilica

After your Sistine Chapel visit, continue with your guide to St Peter’s Basilica to explore the symbolic heart of the Catholic church. Learn about its history and see more Vatican art including Michelangelo’s La Pietà, which was sculpted when the maestro was only 24 years old. Gaze at the baldachino by Bernini, and then say goodbye to your guide in St Peter’s Square. Keep in mind that St Peter's Basilica and St Peter's Square might be unavailable on Wednesdays due to the weekly Papal Audience. As an alternative, you'll be offered an extended itinerary within the Vatican Museums.

What's included / not included

Guided Tours of Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, St Peter's BasilicaProfessional English-speaking guideColosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other servicesAudio headset so you can always hear your guide at the Colosseum & Vatican
Food and drinksTransfers between the two tours

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum & St Peter's Basilica. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
  • Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum & St Peter's Basilica
  • Please note there will be approximately 2-4 hours free time between the two tours, depending on the selected time. You have to make your own way from your morning tour to the afternoon tour. There is plenty of time to travel either by taxi or metro.

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