Rome: Colosseum and Vatican Museums, Semi-Private Full Day Tour

Full day walking tour (skip the line) in a small group (maximum 10-12 people), The tour includes lunch in a typical Italian restaurant.

Morning. The tour starts from the Roman Forum, considered the true political, commercial, social and religious center of Rome. Continuation of the visit to the Colosseum, whose correct name in reality is Flavian Amphitheater, probably the most famous monument in the world and symbol of the greatness of Rome. Its construction began in 70 AD. and ended in 80 AD. under the empire of Titus, son of Vespasian.

Afternoon. Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, the holy chapel where the Pope is elected and where the conclave is organized. You will be able to admire the famous masterpieces of Michelangelo and other painters such as Raphael, Perugino, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio (Michelangelo’s teacher). The tour continues to visit St. Peter’s Basilica to see its majestic architecture, its mosaics and Michelangelo’s masterpiece “La Pietà.

meeting point in front of the hotel

The Roman Forum, formerly a marshy area, began to take its current shape only from the end of the 7th century BC, with the reclamation of the valley, to become the center of public life for over a millennium. Over the centuries various monuments were built: first the buildings for political, religious and commercial activities, then during the 2nd century BC. the civil basilicas, where judicial activities took place.

Already at the end of the Republican age, the ancient Roman Forum had become insufficient to carry out the function of the administrative and representation center of the city. The various dynasties of emperors added only prestigious monuments: the Temple of Vespasian and Titus and that of Antoninus Pius and Faustina dedicated to the memory of the deified emperors, and the monumental Arch of Septimius Severus, built at the western end of the square to celebrate the victories of the emperor.

The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater in the world, it was commissioned by the emperor Titus Flavius Vespasian who chose the area between the Palatine, Esquiline and Caelian hills to build it, previously occupied by the artificial lake of Nero’s Domus Aurea.
The building, intended for fights, games between gladiators (munera), simulations of hunting ferocious and exotic animals (venationes) and naumachie (naval combats). The Colosseum is made up of four overlapping architectural orders; the first three are made up of eighty arches framed by semi-columns, the fourth is divided into panels interspersed with windows. In the last order, masonry and wooden supports were inserted to support an immense tarpaulin (velarium) which served to shelter spectators from the sun and rain.
189 meters long, 156 meters wide, for a height of over 48 metres, the Colosseum extends over a surface area of 24,000 m2 and could accommodate around 50 thousand spectators.

lunch in a typical Roman cellar to taste the best of Italian cuisine

Visit of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s famous masterpieces. You will learn about other Sistine Chapel painters, Perugino (master of Raphael), Botticelli, Rosselli and Ghirlandaio (master of Michelangelo) and others.

continues to St Peter’s Basilica to see its awe-inspiring architecture, its mosaics and Michelangelo’s masterpiece “La Pietà”.

• 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
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• If the St. Peter’s Basilica is not accessible for any ceremonies, religious functions or early closures, the visit will take place outside.
• Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
• Provide the correct phone number with international country code
• check that you provide all the details to the agency
• Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
• Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
• One day before please call to confirm the pick up
• Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

• ANCIENT ROME & VATICAN MUSEUM
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  Full day walking tour in a Small Group max 12 people to visit the Ancient Rome, Colosseum, Roman Forum,Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and the Basilica of the San Pietro. The tour include lunch.

• 6 hours Professional Guide
• Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums
• Please note: Colosseum fees are as above. Remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
• Lunch in typical Italian restaurant
• Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
• Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
• Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
• Transport from the Colosseum to the restaurant by air-conditioned minivan

• Drinks
• Pickup and Drop off at hotel
• Tips

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• The meeting point is at the exit of ship
• The tour can be changed without notice due to weather and traffic. In order to improve the quality of our services and to avoid delays in the collection, we kindly ask for your cooperation to be ready at the meeting point at the scheduled time.
• You must provide the correct flight information, mobile phone, name ship
• Please inform customer services of any amendments or changes.
• No responsibility can be attributed to the operator of the service due to lack of correct information.
• It is recommended to check your booking.

Head Office (from 10am to 7pm on Monday to Friday) +39 0687772364 / +39 0687760030 

Emergency +39 3890055460 / +39 3208216235

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Welcome Italy.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 6 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.