Full-Day: Colosseum, Vatican Museums & St Peter's Guided Tour
Experience Rome's top attractions—the Vatican and the Colosseum—on this full-day guided tour. With an expert guide, enjoy exclusive, reserved entry to the Vatican Museums and explore its magnificent artistic treasures, including Michelangelo’s extraordinary frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. After some free time for lunch (at your own expense), continue to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Take a guided tour of the stunning amphitheater and explore the evocative ruins of the Forum.
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Full Day Colosseum & Vatican
Visit the Colosseum in the morning and the Vatican Museums in the afternoon.
What's included in Full-Day: Colosseum, Vatican Museums & St Peter's Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Colosseum
Meet your English speaking expert guide for a tour of the historical heart of Ancient Rome. Dominating the center of the Eternal City, this ancient arena puts modern stadiums to shame. As you stroll through the vast walls of the Colosseum your guide will recount the gruesome spectacles, battles, and politics that played out here.
Foro Romano
The heart of the Roman Republic that inspired many modern democracies. The Roman Forum was once home to a bustling marketplace and was viewed as the pinnacle of the city.
Palatine Hill
Then your tour continues to the Palatine Hill, where Rome originated in a battle between two brothers. You’ll be taken from the origin of ancient Rome to its hub. In the continued company of our expert guides, you'll traverse the slopes of Palatine Hill, listening to tales of myth and history that echo through the ages. No other tour takes you so close to so much of the history, significance, and fabulous riches of Rome.
Inclusions
- Guided Tours of Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, St Peter's Basilica
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Audio headset so you can always hear your guide at the Colosseum & Vatican
- Food and drinks
- Transfers between the two tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum & St Peter's Basilica
- Please note there will be approximately 2 hours free time between the two tours: You have to make your own way from your morning tour to the afternoon tour. There is plenty of time to travel either by taxi or metro.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Colosseum Tour AM- meet at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the 2nd floor of the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Vatican Tour PM- meet at Via Tunisi, 4 - 00192 Roma. At the bottom of the steps across the street from the Entrance of Vatican Museums. *More info under the 'Before you go' section
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Your morning tour is at the Colosseum. Your Vatican tour starts at 2:30pm • Please ensure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before each part of the tour. • Our City Wonders representatives will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts/jackets to be easily recognizable at the meeting point. Colosseum tour: Meet at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the 2nd floor of the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Vatican tour: Meet at the bottom of the steps across the street from the Entrance of the Vatican Museums. The steps are located right next to Caffè Vaticano on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. The closest Metro stop is Line A (Ottaviano – Musei Vaticani). -------------- • Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum & St Peter's Basilica, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed • Only small bags are allowed • At the Vatican, appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites. Knees, shoulders, and backs must be covered • 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. • You may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue • Gratuities for your guides that provided excellent service are appreciated!
