Best of Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Guided Tour
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.
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8:00am
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What's included in Best of Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Guided Tour
(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
Enter the Icon of Rome and understand what it really meant to kill or be killed as a gladiator in ancient Rome.
Inclusions
- Pre-reserved tickets to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum & Roman Forum
- Fully guided tour, broken into two segments
- Guaranteed Entry Time at the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (face value €18 per person)
- Exclusive access onto the Arena Floor
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Personal extras
- Transportation from the Vatican to the Colosseum
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Due to the events and ceremonies associated with the Jubilee 2025, access to St. Peter's Basilica might be restricted. Suchclosures are beyond our control.
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica is not possible on Wednesday morning during the weekly papal audience.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Remember, this is a two part tour. Meeting point 1: 7:45 AM at Via Sebastiano Veniero 19 Meeting point 2: 3:15pm (1:15 November - March) Arch of Constantine in Piazza del Colosseo. There will be a representative holding an ItaliaTours sign to greet you. ID is required
End Points
- Your tour concludes as you exit the Roman Forum onto Via dei Fori Imperiali, close to Piazza Venezia
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Thank you for booking with ItaliaTours! **2-PART TOUR** MORNING MEETING POINT: Via Sebastiano Veniero 19 Please arrive at 7:45 AM as the tour departs promptly at 8:00 AM. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead- an ItaliaTours rep will be waiting for you. Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29 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: https://goo.gl/maps/ubcMRLUFYzz8Piyy5. 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: +1 617 207 6611 Call from Italy: +39 06 967 41298 Email: [email protected]
