Vatican, St Peter's & Colosseum: Rome's Highlights in a Day Discover Rome's Majestic Legacy
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Immerse yourself in Rome's majestic legacy with a hassle-free day tour. Explore the Vatican, marvel at St. Peter's Basilica, indulge in an authentic Roman feast, and discover the Colosseum and Roman Forum with expert guides.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza Del Risorgimento - Meeting point of the tour (to reach in case your hotel is not within our pickup service range)

  • Vatican Museums - Embark on an artistic self-guided tour to the Vatican Museums, an awe-inspiring expanse within the Vatican City. Established by Pope Julius II in the 16th century, this intricate maze is home to some of the world’s most revered art collections. From the divine frescoes of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo to the ornate papal apartments adorned by Raphael, this journey offers a feast for the senses.

  • Sistine Chapel - Sistine Chapel
    Note: While approaching the Sistine Chapel, we will provide information and insights. Remember, no guided information is allowed inside. Please respect the silence and decorum of this sacred space.

  • St. Peter’s Basilica - St. Peter’s Basilica
    Note: Explanation provided from outside. Following the information, guests will be given free time to explore the interior at their own pace.

  • Arch of Constantine - Lunch Break
    Enjoy a traditional Italian meal, which is included in your tour package, before reaching the meeting point for the afternoon portion of the tour.
    Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time.

  • Colosseum - Our tour includes the 1st and 2nd rings, allowing you to take in the architectural marvels and imagine the past gladiator battles.

  • Roman Forum - Roman Forum
    Highlights:

  • Basilica of Maxentius: Largest building in the Forum.
  • Temple of Saturn: One of the Forum’s oldest sacred sites.
  • Palatine Hill - Palatine Hill
    Walk and learn about the rich history of this middlemost of the Seven Hills of Rome, once home to emperors and aristocrats.

Ending Point:
Archaeological park area. Please note, the tour will last approximately 8 hours.

What's Included
  • 3-course lunch at a traditional Italian restaurant
  • Convenient hotel pickup (central Rome hotels only)
  • Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
  • Use of wireless audio headset for tour
What's Not Included
  • Optional gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Tips and gratuities
Additional Information

Explore Rome’s Grand History:

A Convenient Kick-Off: Hotel transfers from central accommodations.
Vatican Marvels: Immerse yourself in the Vatican Museums’ splendors with an informative guide.
Sistine Wonder: Gaze up at the legendary frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.
Glory of St. Peter: Feast your eyes on the architectural splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica (the guide will explicate it from the exterior).
True Roman Repast: Enjoy a 3-course meal at a local eatery.
Colosseum Tales: Travel back in time with an intriguing tour of the famed Colosseum.
Roman Forum: Decipher the tales of the Roman Forum and Palatine with a seasoned guide.

Soak in the very essence of the Eternal City—all within a single, memorable day!

  • Please note: starting from October 18th, 2023, providing a first name and surname is mandatory.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
  • By purchasing this tour, the customer agrees to follow only the guide assigned to him/her. It is not permitted to add external guides to the group after the tour has been purchased. We inform our customers that, in such circumstances, access to the Vatican Museums will be granted only if escorted by the assigned guide and respective group. If one chooses to opt out, they will forfeit all rights to the tour and ticket, with no possibility of a refund.
  • Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays at security checks.
  • This tour visits religious sites, and a dress code will be enforced. Visitors must be dressed appropriately: no sleeveless blouses, no miniskirts, no shorts, and no hats allowed
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry inside the attraction
  • Wear comfortable shoes, clothes and bring sunscreen during summer.
  • Moderate physical fitness required.
  • Vatican Cloakroom: Items larger than 40 x 35 x 15 cm must be stored. Prohibited items include suitcases, large bags, umbrellas, tripods, and signage. Shoulder bags up to 15 cm wide are permitted.
  • Colosseum Bag Policy: bulky bags, trolleys, and glass bottles are not allowed. No cloakroom facilities are available at the Colosseum.
  • If you have a pacemaker you will need to show a certificate, otherwise you will not be admitted without being screened
  • The areas are not wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for individuals with mobility issues.
Location
Arch of Constantine
Via di San Gregorio
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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700ariadnaa
Apr 26, 2024
Amazing - Rita is amazing we love her!!! This is a must to do tour, she explains ever so well and I so so nice, totally recommend it :)!
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Adamandliesr
Apr 2, 2024
Great tour with Fabio! - Fabio was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and was able to push through the crowd to get us the best views. The Sistine chapel was breathtaking.
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N4121zwmaxn
Mar 27, 2024
Nobody miss it - We had a wonderful experience, full Surprises having visited the destination for the first time, the level of management of the guide's group was excellent as he was a person full of culture and with a very good disposition, we hope to return and repeat the experience. Plus the skip line is well worth it.
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Mark5525
Feb 7, 2024
Amazing day in Rome - Our experience with this tour was incredible. The entire process was flawless and our guides were knowledgeable and passionate about their segment of this experience. Lunch and transportation were both excellent . I would highly recommend this tour if you have a day in Rome!
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K3664rkcodym
Jan 23, 2024
Unmissable Tour in Roma - Our tours were fantastic. The guides had so much knowledge of the sites and took their time to explain everything thoroughly. We were lucky enough to have a very small group for the Colosseum tour, unfortunately the Vatican tour was a larger group so a bit harder to keep up and take the photos you wanted to. We were unsure on the start time for our Vatican tour after the Colloseum as it was not listed on our booking through our travel agent. The phone support centre was very prompt and helfpul to clarify this for us. We did miss out a few of the smaller rooms at the Vatican but there is so much to get through. It is a shame that you are not able to photograph the Sistine Chapel, and that other visitors not in our group do not adhere to the silence requirement in the Chapel. But we were lucky enough to have a private exit via the royal staircase, which is reserved to special tour groups only. St Peter's Basilica was incredible and our guide was exceptional in taking us through this wonder. I highly recommend this tour and would be using this company again on our next trip.
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Hlo593
Dec 27, 2023
Thank You Gray Line! - We experienced the colloseum with our tour guide, Leticia (hope I'm not butchering the spelling much). Her passion for the roman culture really came through to us and her detailed and in depth explanation at every single stop (down to where and how the Romans procured their resources; ie the granites, marbles and even the coloring of their paints) really gave us a thorough experience of ancient Rome. Really glad we booked this tour and would definitely recommend.
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Salvatorecq6547iu
Dec 2, 2023
thanks to the assistants Luca and Silvia - I thank the assistants Luca V. and Silvia P. for the excellent assistance in finding the lost cell phone on a bus of their company
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Davidandhelenb2023
Nov 29, 2023
Very Good - The tour was very comprehensive and the guides were very knowledgeable. the only issue I had was that we were picked up from the hotel but at the end of the tour we were left at the colosseum
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87imai
Mar 1, 2024
Educational and a very focused tour. - Our Tour guide Roberta was very knowledgeable, energetic and engaging with a wonderful sense of humour which kept us all engaged. The highlight of the day for me was when Roberta highlighted the portrait of Christ’s gaze never leaving the viewer, it was very compelling art.
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Heather_m
Mar 20, 2024
Rome Tour of Vatican, lunch, colosseum - The tour guides were outstanding. The lunch we ate outstanding. Very organized. Downfall the gentleman that picked us up I found out was a smoker. He smoked in his taxi mini van. I ended up with an asthma attack and a sinus infection. We were also told since we did not get a ride back the last guide would help us find the taxi station. He gave us verbal directions couldn’t find it and we had to flag a taxi down who charge us twice as much as it should have been after an 8 to 9 hour day and 7 miles of walking. We were exhausted but good exhausted.
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