Full-Day Combo: Vatican and Colosseum Tour

Highlights

  • Full-day Rome combo with walking tours of the Vatican Museums and Colosseum

  • Learn more about all the sights with a local English-speaking guide

  • Enjoy entry through our Reserved Entrance to the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum

Summary

Uncover Rome's most famous landmarks in one day alongside an expert guide who will lead you through the most culturally rich locations the Eternal City has to offer. 

Tour info

Duration
6 hours 48 minutes
Group Size
25
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, Largo Gaetana Agnesi, Roma, Lazio, 00184, IT

4 Via Tunisi, Via Tunisi, Roma, Lazio, 00192, IT

Dropoff location

Metropolitan City of Rome, Palatine Hill, Rome, Lazio, 00186, IT

Piazza San Pietro, St. Peter's Basilica, Città del Vaticano, 00120, IT

Why take this tour?

Experience Rome’s main headliners, the Vatican, and the Colosseum, on this full-day combo. With an expert guide, head inside the hallowed Vatican Museums, Witness the Vatican's glorious artistic treasures, including Michelangelo’s extraordinary frescos in the Sistine Chapel. After some free time for lunch (at your own expense), move on to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum as you rejoin the company of an expert guide who will lead you through the stunning amphitheater and the Forum’s evocative ruins. Lastly, visit the nearby Palatine Hill as you finish your journey with incredible views of the ruins of ancient palaces. A classic day in Rome spent touring arguably its two most iconic landmarks. 

What’s included?

  • Reserved Access and tickets to the Vatican Museums

  • Access to the Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

  • Reserved Access and tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill

  • Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide at the Colosseum

  • Expert, English-speaking tour guides

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks

  • Transfers between the two tours

Things to know

Before you book

  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.

  • We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.

  • Please note that in case of unexpected closures of some of the areas inside the Museums, the guide may have to modify the itinerary slightly.

  • Please note that the break between the two tours will be approximately 75 minutes and there is no transfer provided between both tours.

Before you go

  • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.

  • Our City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets to be easily recognizable at the meeting point.

  • Entrance into the Vatican requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.

  • Please note that it is your responsibility to make it to both the morning and afternoon tour meeting points on time

Redemption information

    • Saint Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
    • Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
    • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
    • For help with meeting points or other urgent issues, please phone +39 06 8336 0561.
    • Our City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets to be easily recognizable at the meeting point.
    • This tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended.
    • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
    • Entrance into the Vatican requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress.
    • The Vatican Museums and The Colosseum are one of the most popular tourist destinations and sometimes delays can occur due to increased security measures or unexpectedly large crowds during holidays and festivities. As always, your guide will make sure any delays are minimized and that you get access as quickly as possible.
    • Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
    • On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
    • Please note that the break between the two tours will be approximately 75 minutes and there is no transfer provided between both tours. It is your responsibility to make it to both the morning and afternoon tour meeting points on time.


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About operator:

Created for travel enthusiasts with inquisitive minds, City Wonders is a global tour operator specializing in exclusive and expert tours throughout Italy, France, Spain and the UK. Its intimate tours and day trips invite travelers to go beyond sightseeing, bringing the wonders of each destination to life through behind-the-scene experiences. All City Wonders tours are guided by local experts that know the ins and outs of their city.