Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers
A professional Blue Badge Guide will meet you at your centrally located accommodation and together you will start your full-day tour with the visit of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
After a quick lunch break, you’ll head to the ancient part of the city, discovering the Great Colosseum and the Roman Forum, walking through their timeless ruins.
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Full day in Rome
A full immersion in the Eternal City. Skip the line tickets included.Hotel Pick up 9:30AM-Vatican Museums-lunch break(30-min)-Colosseum and Roman Forum -Hotel Drop off
Pickup included
What's included in Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza del ColosseoPass-by Only
You will walk along this Piazza in order to access the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Nothing was added from the time of the Roman Empire, what you see, is more or less the view that the romans had in the past.
Colosseum
Visit the Colosseum, one of the largest structures of the ancient world, where Romans once gathered to watch the gladiator games, battles with wild beasts, and according to legend, sea battles. Discover how the Colosseum, a massive stone amphitheater which seated an estimated 60,000 spectators, was built in only 8 years. Your guide will unlock fascinating stories of the design and construction, the political benefit, the fighters, and the eventual end of the games at the Colosseum.
Foro Romano
At the Roman Forum, your guide will bring to life the mythology, the popular celebrations of the time, and the gods of ancient Rome, which are reflected in the star signs in contemporary astrology. Learn how the pagan holiday Saturnalia influenced the unfolding of Christmas on the 25th of December today. Listen to the story of the Lapis Niger (Latin for ‘black stone’), the most ancient Latin text ever discovered in the world - which is housed in the foundation of a column in the Forum. Discover the Temple of the Vestal Virgins. They worked in the temple for a period of 30 years under different emperors and were regarded almost as goddesses in status. Their foremost duty was maintaining the sacred fire of Vesta which represented the heart of Rome. As legend has it - as long as the sacred flame burned, Rome would endure and be victorious.
Inclusions
- Vatican Museums Tickets
- Blue Badge guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Hotel pick-up, drop-off and transportation between sites with private vehicle
- Colosseum entrance fees (valued at €18 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Colosseum and Roman Forum Entrance Fees
- Food, Drinks, Lunch
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- 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.
- Please advise in case of mobility issues - wheelchair partly accessible
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes are recommended
- Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration or closed due to extraordinary celebrations. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
- Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
Your hotel/accommodation in Rome city center (within the Aurelian Walls)
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Ticket Redemption
•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 • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site - wear good shoes. Anticipate Rome's intense heat in the summer - you may want to bring a small umbrella to block the sun as well as unexpected, sudden rainfall • Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the Colosseum - Important notice: The Basilica of St Peter's might close for last minute ceremonies or mass
