Best of Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Guided Tour

Overview

Embark on an exclusive adventure at the Vatican with your expert guide, skipping the lines to dive into the Vatican Museums' magnificent art collection. Marvel at ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and the iconic Sistine Chapel. Your guide will bring Michelangelo's genius to life, dispelling myths and unveiling fascinating facts. Enjoy free time to explore the Vatican Museums or take advantage of fast-track entry to St. Peter’s Basilica for a self-guided tour. After lunch, independently make your way to the iconic Colosseum. With exclusive entrance, step through the Gladiator's Gate onto the Arena floor where history's fiercest battles unfolded. Your guide will vividly recount the infamous gladiator games as you stand on the arena floor and peer down into the intricate underground tunnels. Delve into ancient Rome at the Roman Forum uncovering the legendary roots of Rome and tales of emperors and gods.

Itinerary

1. Musées du Vatican

   Vast museums inside the Vatican City which house many thousands of ancient works of art and sculpture. The most important museum complex in the world!

   · 2 h· Admission included

2. Cappella Sistina

   Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo's ceiling will deeply impress all who enter.

   · 30 min· Admission included

3. Colisée

   Enter the Icon of Rome and understand what it really meant to kill or be killed as a gladiator in ancient Rome.

   · 1 h 15 min· Admission included

4. Roman Forum

   The heart and soul of ancient Rome.

   · 1 h 15 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be presented at the departure point

Thank you for booking with ItaliaTours! **2-PART TOUR** MORNING MEETING POINT: Via Sebastiano Veniero 19 Please arrive at 7:45 AM in Via Sebastiano Veniero 19, just a few steps away from the Vatican Museums entrance. The meeting point is inside our lounge (ItaliaPass-ItaliaTours). Google Maps Link: View on map AFTERNOON MEETING POINT: Meet 15 minutes before the start of the tour at the arch of Constantine, which is situated next to the Colosseum in Piazza del Colosseo. There will be a representative holding an ItaliaTours sign to greet you. No refunds will be given for late arrivals or failure to show. An official form of ID will be required to enter the Colosseum. Google Maps Link: View on map. CROWDING/PARTIAL CLOSINGS: Excessive crowding is to be expected at the Colosseum and Roman Forum during peak season, especially on days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, often leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite our Tour Operator priority access reservations. LARGE BAGS / WEAPONS/ LUGGAGE will not be allowed inside the monuments. There is no baggage storage area at the Colosseum. Need Help? Call/Text/WhatsApp: +1 833-482-5421 Email: info@italiatours.com

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Vatican dress code requires that knees and shoulders must be covered.
• Max group size: 20
• The ground in the Roman Forum is composed of large stone or dirt pathways that can be difficult to navigate with strollers or wheelchairs
• Wear comfortable shoes for walking and a hat, sunblock and bring some water during summer months
• Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
• Kindly note: This description is provided as a general example. Actual experiences may vary slightly depending on the season, local conditions, and other factors beyond our control
• Access to St. Peter's Basilica is not possible on Wednesday morning during the weekly papal audience.
• Please note that essential travel documents and final itinerary details might be delivered electronically closer to the activity date.
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 20 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

• From 3 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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