Best of Vatican & Ancient Rome Tour with Sistine Chapel Colosseum & Forums
With this fantastic 6-hour, skip-the-line tour you will see the very best of Rome in a day; the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Il Vittoriano, Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona as well as visiting the Vatican to see the Sistine Chapel, the majestic Basilica and St. Peter’s square.
In the company of your own private guide this tour is a must if you want to really appreciate the wonders of Rome.
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Best of Vatican & Ancient Rome Tour with Sistine Chapel Colosseum & Forums
Full Day Private Walking Tour
What's included in Best of Vatican & Ancient Rome Tour with Sistine Chapel Colosseum & Forums
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Colosseum
Your guide will be waiting at the Colosseum where, with privileged access, you go straight inside to begin your exploration of this magnificent Ancient Roman amphitheatre.
Foro Romano
Next you go outside the Colosseum to see the Arch of Constantine and take a short walk to the Roman Forum. The forum was the main square of Ancient Rome and the centre of political, religious and social life. The wonderful buildings that surround the square are testament to its central role in the life of Rome’s citizens. You will see the 1st century Arch of Titus, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Temple of Saturn, the Senate House, and the white marble Arch of Septimius Severus to name a few.
Fontana di Trevi
Then, a walk up the Sacred Way brings you to the Capitoline Hill and Il Vittoriano, one of Italy’s most famous monuments of more modern times. The tour then wends its way to the Trevi Fountain, the backdrop to many a movie scene, including Fellini’s famous La Dolce Vita. If you wish to come back to Rome, follow legend and throw a coin in the fountain!
Inclusions
- Blue Badge guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Private tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Professional art historian guide
- Vatican entrance ticket
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Panteon entrance ticket
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
- 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.
- 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. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- 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.
- PLEASE NOTE: Due to the Jubilee the Basilica might not be accessible as part of the tour. Unfortunately, we know that very last minute. In any case, you can go there after the tour, queuing.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00184, Roma. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name.
