Guided Tours

Rome in a Day: Vatican Museums & Colosseum Guided Tour

Name: Rome in a Day: Vatican Museums & Colosseum Guided Tour
Start: 2024-12-24T09:15:00
End: 2024-12-24T16:15:00
Location: Italy

Group of tourists with escorted skip the line tickets entering the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome, Italy

Tourists exploring the underground chambers of the Colosseum in Rome with the exclusive Rome Super Pass

Tour guide showing a group of tourists around the historic Colosseum in Rome, a highlight of the 'Rome in a Day: Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & Colosseum with Sistine Chapel'

Tour guide showing a group of tourists around the St. Peter's Basilica and the Cupola in Rome, a highlight of the Rome in a Day: Vatican Museums & Colosseum Guided Tour

Discover Rome on a full-day guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum.

Highlights

Experience the absolute best of Rome on this incredible full-day tour with access to iconic spots like Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and more.
Witness Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and massive dome at the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and deep dive into history at the Colosseum.
Enjoy breathtaking views from Palatine Hill and venture into the Roman Forum and learn about ancient Roman lifestyle from the professional guide.
The tour is available in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian and upgrade your ticket for a semi-guided private tour.
Did you know? Julius Caesar's funeral took place inside the Roman Forum and his body was cremated at the site's east corner.

Inclusions

Full-day guided tour of Rome
Expert English-speaking guide
Access to the Colosseum floors 1 & 2
Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Access to Vatican Museums
Access to Sistine Chapel
Access to St. Peter’s Basilica
Audio headsets

Exclusions

Transport

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Janie

5/5

Dec, 2024

It was amazing. Learned so much. Monica was simply fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly and funny, made the experience wonderful. Highly recommend. Thank you for an unforgettable experience

Lars

4/5

Dec, 2024

Roberta our guide had really good knowledge of the subjects. Sometimes little hard to hear the information due to traffic, poor technical quality of mic and headset

Shehrazaan

4/5

Oct, 2024

Our guide Maria was fantastic. She gave us a great overview. We got to see everything in time. There were clear signs at the meeting point .

Taylor

5/5

Oct, 2024

The tours were very efficient and the guides were extremely knowledgeable! All places we visited were extremely busy with long lines and both guides did a good job of navigating the crowds all while still pointing out important/interesting pieces of art. Doing the all day tour does make for a long day but it was nice getting it all done. Obviously both locations are at different parts of the city but they did give us time to have lunch and get to the other end of the city for the other half of our tour.

Fiona

5/5

Sep, 2024

We had an incredible experience on the Rome in a Day: Vatican Museums & Colosseum Guided Tour! The guides for both the Vatican and the Colosseum were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and approachable, making the tours informative and enjoyable. They shared fascinating details and historical insights that added so much depth to the visit, and they were more than happy to answer all our questions. It was a perfect way to explore two of Rome’s most iconic landmarks, and we truly had a great time. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to make the most of their time in Rome!

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Your Experience

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the stunning Vatican museums along with your guide. Witness one of the most important art collections in the world as you roam the museum’s halls and marvel at the Gallery of Tapestries and Geographical Maps. After this, head to the Sistine Chapel and marvel at the frescoes of Michelangelo crafted upon the ceiling, most of which speak of a tale as old as time. Afterward, make your way to St. Peter’s Basilica, the glorious Rennaisance-style church sporting elaborate Baroque interiors.

Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.

Colosseum & Roman Forum

Meet your Colosseum guide and venture to the top of Palatine Hill. Take in the incredible views as your guide tells you all about the origins of Rome. Afterward, head to the Colosseum and pass the long lines to make way into the world’s largest amphitheater ever. Walk the arena floor and learn all about the theatre’s bloody past as your tour guide tells you tales of the ancient gladiator games. Last but not least, walk the ancient path that Romans once used every day as you venture into the Roman Forum, the political and economic heart of the ancient empire. The tour finishes in the archaeological area close to the Colosseum.

Know before you go

What to bring

All visitors must carry a photo ID for security checks.

What's not allowed

The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, people with mobility issues.
Strict Dress Code: In order to enter St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums, one must abide by a dress code. Sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats are not permitted. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
Note that the following are not allowed inside Colosseum: large backpacks or pieces of luggage.
Note that the following are not allowed inside Vatican Museums: suitcases, backpacks, containers, umbrellas, walking sticks (except those required by disabled visitors), tripods for cameras and video cameras, signage of any kind.

Additional information

Please arrive at both the morning and afternoon tour meeting points on time. If your Vatican tour starts at 8am, please be at the Colosseum meeting point by 12:55pm. If your Vatican tour starts at 9am, please be at the Colosseum meeting point by 1:40pm.
In case of unexpected closures of some of the areas inside the Museums, the guide may have to modify the itinerary slightly.
Please note that you will be able to visit St. Peter’s Basilica on your own. Your guide will not take you inside, since direct access from Vatican Museum is not possible.
St Peter’s Basilica is an active place of worship and may be closed without prior notice for religious events: in this case, the visit will be substituted by a visit to the Vatican Library.
Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering venues. Guests with a pacemaker will need to show a certificate to bypass security screening
Facilities: Cloakroom at Vatican Museums
Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly after the purchase
Please display the same on your mobile phone along with a valid photo ID at the meeting point
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled time of your tour in order to avoid any delays

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.