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!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 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
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Gratuities
✖ Transport between the Vatican and the Colosseum
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Via Sebastiano Veniero 19, nearest metro station is called Ottaviano / San Pietro / Musei Vaticani on Linea A which on any Rome metro map is coloured orange.
Itinerary
1
Vatican Museums
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!
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Sistine Chapel
Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo's ceiling will deeply impress all who enter.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Colosseum
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Foro Romano
The heart and soul of ancient Rome.
Duration: 45 minutes
5
Palatine Hill
Wander around the birthplace of the City of Rome, where the legend of Romulus Remus came to pass, where Rome really was Caput Mundi.
Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation Policy
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.
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.
