Entire Vatican Tour with Colosseum Access
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the Vatican Museums with an expert guide. Skip the lines and delve into one of the world’s most important art collections. Your guide will highlight the Rooms of Raphael, the ancient treasures and the mesmerizing Gallery of Maps, setting the stage for a once-in-a-lifetime experience of the Sistine Chapel. Our tour showcases the crème de la crème of this vast collection, from ancient marvels to the pinnacle of the High Renaissance. Spend considerable time in the Rooms of Raphael and the magnificent Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s genius shines. Enjoy fast-track access to St. Peter’s Basilica and descend to the sacred papal crypts.
After a break, make your way to the Colosseum for an indipendent exploration including the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, immersing in Rome's rich history. Capture every moment of this epic day in Rome.
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Vatican Tour, Colosseum Ticket
What's included in Entire Vatican Tour with Colosseum Access
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vatican Museums
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!
Sistine Chapel
Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo's ceiling will deeply impress all who enter.
Colosseum
Make your way to the Colosseum with your self guided tickets. Enter the Icon of Rome and understand what it really meant to kill or be killed as a gladiator in ancient Rome.
Inclusions
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Transport between the Vatican and the Colosseum
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For security reasons, backpacks, rucksacks, large handbags, luggage etc. are forbidden inside the Colosseum / Roman Forum
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. 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.
- On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour.
- Due to the route covered and/or transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
- Vatican dress code requires that knees and shoulders must be covered.
- 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.
- Due to events and ceremonies associated with the 2025 Jubilee, access to St. Peter's Basilica might be restricted. Such closures are beyond our control.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Via Sebastiano Veniero 19, nearest metro station is called Ottaviano / San Pietro / Musei Vaticani on Linea A which on any Rome metro map is coloured orange.
End Points
- Finish the tour in the Roman Forum, on the Palatine Hill or in the area of the Colosseum as you prefer.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure time in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance you will see a staircase which leads down to Via Sebastiano Veniero. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where a ItaliaTours representative will be waiting for you. Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29 On days near religious holidays, areas covered on our Vatican tour may be closed. If the Catacombs close, the Basilica tour will be extended. Entrance to the Colosseum will be a timed afternoon entry. An official form of ID will be required to enter the Colosseum. We will follow up within 24 hours with your e-ticket details and precise entry time. Transportation to the Colosseum is not included, and you visit to the Colosseum and Forum will be self-guided. No refunds apply. Need Help? Call/Text/WhatsApp: +1 617 207 6611 Call from Italy: +39 06 967 41298 Email: [email protected]
