Skip-the-Line Colosseum and Vatican Museums Combo Tour

Meet a guide near the Vatican Museums, then walk right past the line on your way into the site, which is the official museum of Vatican City. Begin a 3-hour tour of the Vatican Museum’s artistic highlights, including courtyards, galleries of marble sculptures, tapestries, chandeliers, and ancient maps.

Enter the Sistine Chapel, and take some time to explore Michelangelo’s masterpiece frescoes, with the Last Judgment and the Creation of Adam high above the room. Follow a private route that links the Sistine Chapel with St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll finish the tour of the Vatican Museums by taking in the remarkable artwork and design element inside the church.

After your time at the Vatican Museums, you’ll have a break to eat lunch and relax, then hop a metro or hail a taxi to the next meeting point, outside the Colosseum.

Your 3-hour afternoon tour is all about ancient history, starting with the the largest amphitheater ever built, where Romans once watched gladiatorial conflicts and performances. You’ll learn about the Colosseum’s architecture and history, with time to see both the first and second tiers. From the Colosseum, continue to Capitoline Hill, where the tour concludes on a terrace with views across the ancient Roman Forum.

• Meet a guide near the Vatican Museums, then walk right past the line on your way into the site, which is the official museum of Vatican City. Begin a 3-hour tour of the Vatican Museum’s artistic highlights, including courtyards, galleries of marble sculptures, tapestries, chandeliers, and ancient maps. Enter the Sistine Chapel, and take some time to explore Michelangelo’s masterpiece frescoes, with the Last Judgment and the Creation of Adam high above the room. Follow a private route that links the Sistine Chapel with St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll finish the tour of the Vatican Museums by taking in the remarkable artwork and design element inside the church. After your time at the Vatican Museums, you’ll have a break to eat lunch and relax, then hop a metro or hail a taxi to the next meeting point, outside the Colosseum. Your 3-hour afternoon tour is all about ancient history, starting with the the largest amphitheater ever built, where Romans once watched gladiatorial conflicts and performances. You’ll learn about the Colosseum’s architecture and history, with time to see both the first and second tiers. From the Colosseum, continue to Capitoline Hill, where the tour concludes on a terrace with views across the ancient Roman Forum.

Enjoy two tours in one day with this combo package. In the morning, embark on a 3-hour tour of Ancient Rome. Visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. After a break for lunch or a rest, meet back up with your guide and group for a 3-hour tour of the Vatican with your guide. Take in the famous galleries and sights, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. On each tour, you will skip the line and be able to spend more time admiring the sites.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Travelers must pass through metal detectors at the security check point; Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security per site
Please note: The Vatican has strict security restrictions, and weapons and large bags are not permitted inside; there is a free check service once you have gone through the metal detectors
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers