Best of Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Guided Tour

Name: Best of Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Guided Tour
Brand: Viator
Rating: 4.7 (43 reviews)

4.7(43)9h 30mEnglishVatican City

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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.

Included

Fully guided tour, broken into two segments
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Entrance to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum and Roman Forum
Exclusive access onto the Arena Floor
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Personal extras
Transportation from the Vatican to the Colosseum

What you'll do

Vatican Museums
Viale Vaticano, Vatican City, Italy
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 hoursAdmission included
Sistine Chapel
Vatican City, Italy
Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo's ceiling will deeply impress all who enter.
30 minAdmission included
Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, Rome, Italy
Enter the Icon of Rome and understand what it really meant to kill or be killed as a gladiator in ancient Rome.
1h 15mAdmission included
Roman Forum
Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, , Rome, Italy
The heart and soul of ancient Rome.
1h 15mAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

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

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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

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