Visit two of Rome’s most iconic places on a combination tour to the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum, perfect for those who want to pack their day with culture. With an expert guide, head inside the hallowed Vatican Museums through an exclusive, reserved entrance, beating even the Standard skip-the-line priority lines, followed by the ancient glory of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. With skip-the-line access to both destinations, you'll make the most of your time.
What to Expect :
Set off on a family-friendly tour of Rome’s top treasures with pickup option at selected hotels; alternatively, make your way straight to the meeting point. Head for the Vatican Museums, where you'll skip the long entry lines and the crowds to follow your tour guide directly inside.[readmore]
Explore Pio Clementino Museum, Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Gallery of the Geographical Maps, Raphael’s Rooms and many more. 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. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica to take in the breathtaking view of the mesmerizing structural wonder. Throughout the tour, your expert, English-speaking guide will share fascinating insights that only a local could know. 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. You can take the "Pick up and Lunch" option to visit a local restaurant for lunch before continuing to the afternoon portion of your tour. With the "Pick up and Lunch" option, you will also get a transportation service taking you straight to the Colosseum. Again, skip the line for the Colosseum and explore the massive amphitheater, learning about its history as a source of entertainment for ancient Roman citizens. You’ll then be taken from the origin of ancient Rome to its hub: The Forum, that bustling marketplace where business, politics, and religion mixed. Then, grab the opportunity to visit Palatine Hill, the place of foundation of Rome and the Roman Forum from the inside, where your tour concludes.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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.
Big bags are not allowed in the tour
Not wheelchair accessible
Id or passport is required
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Photography is strictly prohibited inside the Sistine Chapel
Vatican City / Colosseum / Roman Forum / Palatine Hill must be seen on the same day with the tour and tickets service we provide
On Wednesday morning tours: the visit inside St. Peter's Basilica is substituted by a visit to the Vatican Library due to the Papal Audience taking place every Wednesday
The Basilica is also subject to last minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers a longer tour of the Vatican Museums in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accommodate late arrivals
Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult
Student ID is required and you must be under 26 years of age to qualify for the student rate
Reservations cannot be modified nor cancelled once confirmed
Perfect for those who want to pack their day with culture. With an expert guide, head inside the hallowed Vatican Museums through an exclusive, reserved entrance, beating even the Standard skip-the-line priority lines, followed by the ancient glory of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. With skip-the-line access to both destinations, you'll make the most of your time.