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Rome: Full-Day Colosseum, Vatican Museums & St Peter's Tour

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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.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    8.5-10 hours
  • Includes
    • 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
Highlights & 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.

Good to know before you go
  • 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.
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Morning Colosseum and Afternoon Vatican Museums

Morning Vatican Museums and Afternoon Colosseum

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    2-17 years
  • Infants
    0-1 years
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