Attractions & guided tours

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine tour with Vatican Museums upgrade

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£86.00

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Language: English

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Duration: 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with your expert guide
Make the most of your vacation time: see everything Rome has to offer and save money by combining two best-selling Rome tours
Visit the most important attractions in the Eternal City: the beautiful Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica as well as the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
With a small group and informative commentary from your expert, English-speaking guide, a day that you' ll never forget is guaranteed

What to expect

Begin your morning delving into Ancient Rome with a visit to the Colosseum. As you stroll through the vast walls of the Colosseum, your guide will recount the gruesome spectacles, battles, and politics that played out here.

After a break, you will go even further back in time to the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. The expert guide will reveal the epic tales of gladiators and emperors as you walk through this historic site. In the early afternoon, once you're relaxed and well-fed, the tour begins with a carefully crafted itinerary with access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpieces and explore galleries filled with art and ancient relics, guided by an expert art historian.

What's included

Tour guide
Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Access to the Vatican Museums
Access to the Sistine Chapel

What's not included

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Transfers between two tours
Food/beverages

Where

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:

The tour begins with a visit to the Colosseum. Please meet your guide above the second floor of the metro line B (blue line), stop "Colosseo". Guides will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets to be easily recognisable at the meeting point. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated and missed tours cannot be refunded. Check your voucher for more details on how to continue with the tour in the afternoon.

What to remember

Not allowed:

To avoid problems at the entrance, please don't bring large bags or backpacks. The Colosseum doesn't have any cloakroom facilities
Strollers or baby carriages aren't allowed

Know in advance:

All customers included in your booking must present a valid government-issued ID or passport at the Colosseum that matches the name on the reservation. If the names do not match, entry will be denied. Please note that name changes are not allowed once the booking is confirmed
Access to the Colosseum costs €18 (already included in the tour price). No presale fee is charged to customers. The remaining cost of the experience covers additional services, including a live guide, check-in assistance staff on site, and a service fee
Access to the Colosseum is fixed at the booked date and time. You may visit the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill/Imperial Fora within 24 hours before or after the Colosseum, if you decide not to follow the guide and the programmed itinerary of the tour
All visitors must comply with the official Colosseum visitor regulations, which can be found on the official Colosseum website > Tickets > Regulation for visitors and terms and conditions for the purchase of admission tickets to the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum. Failure to follow these regulations may result in denied access
No pre-sale fees are charged to the customers
The tour begins with a morning guided visit to the Colosseum, after which guests will have 2 hours free for lunch before rejoining their guide for an afternoon visit to the Vatican Museums
Please be aware that some of the landmarks and monuments included in this tour may be subject to ongoing maintenance or restoration work. These activities, while essential for preservation, might result in limited access, temporary visual obstructions, or reduced photo opportunities
There may be delays when passing through mandatory security checks
Access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be unavailable on Wednesday mornings due to the Papal Audience held St.Peter's Square. The tour itinerary will be adjusted to provide an enhanced experience in the Vatican Museums.

Remember to bring:

A valid proof of identity is mandatory
A hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water in warm weather. Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight

Provider

City Wonders

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 96 hours before the experience begins.