Combine a trip to some of Rome’s greatest sites in 1 day! Visit the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Colosseum, and Roman Forum, all with an expert guide to enhance your experience.
Rome: Full-Day Colosseum, Vatican Museums & St Peter's Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Reserved access to the Colosseum & Vatican Museums for a seamless visit
- Explore Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with an expert guide
- Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and see Michelangelo’s La Pietà
- Avoid the queues and crowds with reserved access and expert guides
Description
Discover Rome’s most iconic landmarks on this full-day guided tour of the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica—with reserved access to make the most of your time in the Eternal City.
Morning: Ancient Rome & the Colosseum
Start your journey at the world-famous Colosseum, where your reserved entry allows you to step directly into the grand amphitheater without long public wait times. With your expert guide, relive the epic battles of gladiators and emperors while exploring its massive arena and ancient corridors.
Next, visit Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome, offering stunning panoramic views of the city. Continue to the Roman Forum, once the bustling heart of Roman civilization, where political debates, trade, and daily life thrived for centuries.
Afternoon: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
After a break to enjoy some authentic Italian cuisine (own expense), head to Vatican City, home to one of the most impressive art collections in the world. Thanks to exclusive Partner Entrance access, you’ll bypass the regular lines and step directly into the Vatican Museums, saving valuable time during peak season.
Inside, your expert guide will lead you through must-see highlights, including the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and ancient sculptures. Then, enter the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s masterpiece, The Creation of Adam, adorns the ceiling.
Conclude your tour at St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most significant churches in the world. Admire Michelangelo’s breathtaking La Pietà and Bernini’s magnificent Baldachin, as your guide shares the fascinating history behind these masterpieces.
Included / Excluded
- • Reserved access and tickets to the Vatican Museums
- • Access to the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica
- • Access and tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
- • Expert English-speaking guide
- • All entrance and reservations fees
- • Dedicated headsets so you don't miss a thing
- • Hotel pick-up and drop off
- • Transfers between the 2 parts of the tour
- • Food and beverages
- • Tips
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Largo Gaetana Agnesi, Largo Gaetana Agnesi, Roma, IT
Start Location Notes: Meeting Point: At Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the 2nd floor of the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition.
Start Location Directions: If arriving by metro: Upon exiting the turnstiles of the metro, take an immediate right down the tiled hall to the escalator/stairs within the metro station. At the top of the escalator, go to the right and up the short flight of stairs to exit. Turn left and take the stairs ahead on the left to the small, oval-shaped “square”, Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the metro with views of the Colosseum. This is our meeting point.
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs. Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Some areas and venues may be subject to last-minute closures. In the event this occurs, you will be offered an extended tour, always keeping with the advertised total length
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
- Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum & St Peter's Basilica. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- • Every customer on this booking is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- • Entrance to the Vatican is subject to a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for everyone
- • Please avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
- • All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
- • Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
- • 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.
Cancellation
No cancellation
Options and Pricing
| Full Day Combo: Vatican and Colosseum Skip the Line Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (15 - 99 years) | $144.00 |
Points of interest
- Palatine Hill, Via Sacra, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
- Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
- Roman Forum, 00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
- St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City
- Vatican Museums, Vatican City
- Sistine Chapel, Vatican City
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible.
Only very small bags are allowed.
Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women to enter to the venue.
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.
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 strive 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.
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.
Basic Information
- Duration: 6.8 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 25
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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