Why choose this Rome tour ?
We have hand-picked a selection of the highlights of this massive museum, covering the most important masterpieces such as the Rooms of Raphael and of course the majestic Sistine Chapel from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. Your expert guide will help you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
Gain fast-track access and visit St. Peter’s Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini among others before descending to the Papal crypts below.
As your Vatican tour comes to a conclusion, enjoy a break and a snack before making your way “back in time” to Ancient Rome where you will enjoy priority access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Explore these incredible sites at your leisure, and be sure to immortalize this epic day in Rome with plenty of photos – this is one day you won’t want to forget!
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What makes Rome: Vatican Guided Tour & Entry to the Colosseum a unique experience ?
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!
Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo’s ceiling will deeply impress all who enter.
Make your way to the Colosseum with your self guided tickets. Enter the Icon of Rome and understand what it really meant to kill or be killed as a gladiator in ancient Rome.
The heart and soul of ancient Rome.
Wander around the birthplace of the City of Rome, where the legend of Romulus Remus came to pass, where Rome really was Caput Mundi.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For security reasons, backpacks, rucksacks, large handbags, luggage etc. are forbidden inside the Colosseum / Roman Forum
- 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 Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour.
- Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
- A dress code is required to enter the Vatican. 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
- 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 Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Vatican Tour, Colosseum Ticket
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Rome: Vatican Guided Tour & Entry to the Colosseum Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Pre-reserved entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill (value €18, self guided)
- Colosseum self-guided experience (valued at €18 per person)
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport between the Vatican and the Colosseum
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by ItaliaTours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Vatican.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. - This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 156 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where a ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you.
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On days near religious holidays, areas covered on our Vatican tour may be closed. If the Catacombs close, the Basilica tour will be extended.
Entrance to the Colosseum will be a timed afternoon entry. An official form of ID will be required to enter the Colosseum. We will follow up within 24 hours with your e-ticket details and precise entry time. Transportation to the Colosseum is not included, and you visit to the Colosseum and Forum will be self-guided.
No refunds apply.
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