Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine tour with Vatican Museums upgrade
Attractions & guided tours

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine tour with Vatican Museums upgrade

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
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 our two best-selling Rome tours into one exciting day!
  • 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 & Palatine Hill
  • With a small group and informative commentary from your expert, English-speaking guide, we can guarantee a day that you' ll never forget!
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. Our 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 exclusive 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.

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What's included
  • check Tour guide
  • check Reserved Vatican Museums access
  • check Special access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
  • check Tickets to Vatican Museums
  • check Access to the Sistine Chapel
What's not included
  • x_not_included Gratuities
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Transfers between two tours
  • x_not_included 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 or tickets 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
  • 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
  • There may be delays when passing through mandatory security checks

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
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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.

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