1-Day Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Tour

Immerse yourself in Rome’s majestic legacy with a skip-the-line Vatican and Colosseum combo tour. Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in one unforgettable day!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Arch of Constantine - Meeting point for the afternoon portion of the tour. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start 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 - Highlights:
  • Basilica of Maxentius: Largest building in the Forum.
  • Temple of Saturn: One of the Forum’s oldest sacred sites
  • Palatine Hill - Walk and learn about the rich history of this middlemost of the Seven Hills of Rome, once home to emperors and aristocrats.
  • Piazza Del Risorgimento - Meeting point of the tour
  • 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 - 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 - Note: Explanation provided from outside. Following the information, guests will be given free time to explore the interior at their own pace.
What's Included
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
  • Visit inside all attractions
  • Wireless Audio Headsets
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person)
  • Note: Colosseum fees as above. Remaining cost covers other services
What's Not Included
  • Optional gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Food and Drinks
  • Transportation between venues
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through Rome’s ancient and Renaissance wonders. Begin with the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, glimpsing into the city’s past. Choose a small-group tour with transportation for convenience or follow voucher instructions for the meeting point. After a morning tour, enjoy lunch at your leisure (not included). Then, head to the Vatican Museums to behold Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Whether you seek depth or connection, this tour offers a comprehensive experience of Rome’s heart and soul.

  • 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. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attractions
  • Customers must adhere to the assigned guide throughout the tour. Access to the Vatican Museums requires escort by the assigned guide. Opting out forfeits tour rights and tickets without refunds.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the attractions
  • External guides cannot be added to the group after purchase.
  • Appropriate attire is required for religious sites. Avoid sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hat.
  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen during summer.
  • Please note that the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica are active places of worship. Therefore, some areas may be subject to sudden closures without prior notice. We will not be held responsible for such closures.
  • If you have a pacemaker you will need to show a certificate, otherwise you will not be admitted without being screened
  • Not recommended for individuals with impaired mobility
  • 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.

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Ashleymg5940jr
Sep 4, 2024
Superb! Incredibly kind and educated tour guides. Skipping lines is also KEY! - SUPERB! We did Colosseum one day and Vatican the next. Both of our female tour guides were superb. I wish I remembered their names! FABULOUS! AMAZING! HIGHLY recommend. THANK YOU!
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402shirleyb
Jun 27, 2024
Fabulous guide - The whole day was amazing, saw many more sights than we expected. Vincent was the most informative guide, knew everything and was so interesting and easy to understand. Highly recommend this tour with this guide.
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Jasc271
Jun 13, 2024
Great but too much to cram in one day. - Tahani (Vatican) Maria (Colosseum and Forum) did a wonderful job—very well informed patient and friendly. Doing both places in one day was probably too much in one day.
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Mobile59745426474
Jun 10, 2024
Great tour. - Absolutely brilliant tour. Rita was first class, a really lovely lady. We would recommend this tour & Rita to anyone thinking of visiting.
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959irmas
Jun 8, 2024
Roman Colosseum - The views where fantastic that the tour guided showed us and knows the material of the roman history very well and was very kind.
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Johnla4064zz
Jun 8, 2024
Great tour! - Alessandra did an outstanding job! We enjoyed the tour very much. She combined great information with some humor to make for a great afternoon.
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Candys34
May 25, 2024
Amazing one day in Rome - Great service. A very good recommendation from the lobby/ reception of my accommodation. Well taken care from the picking up at my place. A special mention to Donatella that was a tremendous guide :) Grazie Mille
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J4677rotoddw
Jun 21, 2024
Awesome customer experience!! - I did two separate tours, one to Vatican and a second to the Colosseum. Overall I highly recommend the tours they put on. I went during a very busy time and there was a minor transportation issue with the service they use and they did what ever they had to do so I would make the tour on time. It was very easy to locate the guide after I arrived and the guide was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I also want to mention they care about their customers and the customer experience, due to the transportation issue they refunded part of my trip just to make sure I was happy afterwards. I will be using them again the next time I’m in Roma, and I will be recommending them on social media to people that check my recommendations out.
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Simflan
May 23, 2024
Good ride! - Lovely time sat on top open air deck of bus visiting the sights of Rome. The only thing I'd improve is that there is no indication on email as to where the first stop is! All it says is that it's at Roma Termini but that's huge! There's a big grey statue and it's to the right of that.
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Rodneym125
Jun 16, 2024
Choas at the Coleseum - The guide for the Coleseum was helpful however the ear pieces kept falling out as they were a strange shape . This was annoying. It was difficult finding the tour operators so a large flag would help. Overall the whole experience was og chaos with numerous security checks and thousands of tourist jostling and pushing for space.
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