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Skip-the-line Colosseum tips, neighbourhood trattorias, and Vatican routes — everything you actually need for Rome.

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Tours, hotels, travel guides and local interests — everything you need for your trip.

Visitors inside the Sistine Chapel admiring the detailed ceiling and wall frescoes by Michelangelo
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See Vatican City's history and art in Rome with a tour that fits your schedule. Choose from early access, daytime, or evening tours to visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. See history and masterpieces with experts in art and religion. Admire the Vatican's artistic legacy, from statues to maps, and Michelangelo's iconic frescoes. Gaze at the celestial beauty of the Sistine Chapel and its profound symbolism.

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Travel back in time and visit the historical city of Pompeii, buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Depart from Rome Termini by high-speed train to Naples. The staff will greet you and guide you to the archaeological site entrance. Walk through the streets of Pompeii. See what was once richly decorated houses, thermal baths, forums, and theaters. Learn about daily life in this ancient Roman city from an expert guide. Hear stories and facts that bring the past to life.

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Hear the echoes of the Renaissance in Rome! This guided tour of Villa Medici provides a grand opportunity to learn about the influential Medici family and their impact on the Italian Renaissance. For the green thumbs and view-chasers, this tour takes your through the enchanting gardens, which views of Rome that will steal your heart away.

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Join a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square with a privilege that ensures you skip the long lines and get direct access. Begin your tour at the Vatican Museums, boasting over 54 galleries. Accompanied by your knowledgeable guide, you'll see four statue museums - the Museo Pio Clementino, Museo Chiaramonti, Museo Gregoriano Etrusco, and Museo Gregoriano-Egizio. Encounter ancient statues, exquisite paintings, and detailed tapestries. Next, visit the Sistine Chapel, a venue for the papal conclave, and see the iconic ceiling and The Last Judgement. See the Raphael Rooms, adorned with the Michelangelo's renowned frescoes. Hear stories behind the works and the "School of Athens," a fusion of classical philosophy and Renaissance art. See the masterpieces of legendary artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Giotto, Raphael, and Michelangelo. Afterward, reach St. Peter’s Square at the end of the tour.

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Rome Colosseum 2026: Tickets, Tours & Complete Visitor Guide article image
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Plan your visit to the Colosseum with this complete guide covering tickets, prices, history, guided tours, opening hours, and insider tips for 2026.

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Before visiting Rome, note that the average summer temperature reaches 30°C, while winter lows can drop to 3°C. Entry to the Colosseum costs €18, and it is advisable to book tickets online to avoid long lines, especially during peak tourist seasons from June to August.

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The Colosseum, completed in 80 AD, seated up to 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial games. Tickets cost €18 and include entry to the nearby Roman Forum, located just 500 meters away. Average temperatures in Rome reach 30°C in July, highlighting the city's Mediterranean climate.

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The Colosseum, completed in 80 AD, held up to 50,000 spectators and tickets cost €18 with access to the Roman Forum. Vatican Museums charge €17 for entry, showcasing art spanning over 500 years, while walking between the Colosseum and Vatican covers 4.5 km through central Rome.

What Travelers Say About Rome

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Excellent tour getting to know Rome’s hidden history. Also great is the fact that the walking tours are limited to 12. Federica our tour guide was an enthusiastic story teller keeping us all engaged.

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Rome: Trastevere with Underground Crypt & Jewish Ghetto tour

Awesome experience couldn't have been a better tour super knowledgable showed us way more with all info you can digrst

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VIP Tour of Rome (3/5/8hrs) Colosseum & Vatican Museums

Stefano was amazing! The tour was perfect and able to be customized to exactly the needs of our family. The best way to start our European vacation!

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