2 Days in Rome including the Appian Catacombs
Rome, Italy
Overview
Visit some of Rome's top attractions over two days on this tour package that combines the Vatican and the Colosseum. On day one, you'll see St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, plus receive access to the Vatican necropolis. On the second day, visit the Colosseum with skip-the-line access and take a walking tour of Rome's piazzas, fountains, and architecture. This tour is a great way to get oriented with the city and check off the major sights.
- See the best of Rome at one price with a combo tour package
- Explore the Vatican Museums and the necropolis in one tour
- Skip the long ticket lines at the Colosseum
- Small-group tours provide more personalized experiences
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
All admission tickets
Professional art historian guides
Priority access to all the monuments and areas
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions(Except Appian Catacombs)
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
Day 1
Best Of Rome Walking tour and Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel small group tour
5 Stops
You will meet your guide in our office and walk around the city. You will throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain and visit the Pantheon, one of the most amazing buildings in the world, still today having the largest dome in the world, made of cement! We will guide you to admire the Baroque treasures of Piazza Navona as well as the most important city attractions.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Free
You will meet our staff at our Vatican's office.
The office is just a few minutes walking distances from Metro station Ottaviano.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
An expert English speaking guide will take you on a journey to The Vatican City home possibly the most famous tourist destination in the world. The Vatican museums attract with its ancient Roman and Greek statuary collections of the Renaissance popes, Muse's rooms, Circular room with Hercules, the Gallery of Maps and the rooms of Raphael, millions of fervent religious supporters and interested visitors each year. Join us to see the fantastic art, history and architecture housed within the walls of this beautiful city's 7 km of galleries, chapels and rooms, overlooking the Vatican Gardens. Start your adventure with the main part of the tour seeing all of the very best parts of the museums like explained in detail by your professional private guide.
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Then you will move on to the Sistine Chapel and see the breathtaking Last Judgement of Michelangelo, a project which changed the course of Western art and is regarded as one of the major artistic accomplishments of human civilization.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
After this you will be left in St. Peters Basilica the greatest piece of Renaissance architecture as well as being the largest church in the world, to explore at your own leisure.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation:
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Not IncludedDay 2
Skip The Line Colosseum & Ancient Rome Small Group and Catacombs guided tours
6 Stops
You will meet our staff at our Colosseum office. Our staff will provide you also with the tickets for the Catacombs and instruct you about it.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
On your tour, you will beat the crowd skipping the long ticket lines to venture deep inside the walls of the Colosseum discovering its many secrets and gory past. You will visit the ground floor and the second level giving you a great view inside of Colosseum. Join us and discover the secrets held within the walls of this incredible monument.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Being one of the most visited sites in the world, there is regularly long ticket line at the Roman Forum and Palatine. By joining our Explore Ancient Rome - Ultimate Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour, we will provide you with 'skip the line' entrance tickets, so the group can head straight inside and not waste time standing around in ticket lines.
Visiting the imperial palace or having the best view over the city, will represent just some of this tour's attractions. Along with providing you with expert knowledge, your guide will also point out the best places to capture that perfect picture during your tour
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
The Roman Forum was the downtown of the ancient city, the political, economic and religious centre. You will learn about the roman life and you will find out what Romans enjoyed the most.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
You have to arrive at the meeting point at least at 1:45 pm for the shuttle bus departure. This bus will take you to the Appian Catacombs and bring you back at the same meeting point.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Starting, with a small group, from our travel agency, near the Colosseum, you will be comfortably transported on an air-conditioned vehicle, in one of the most interesting and visited places in Rome, the "catacombs" on the Via Appia Antica. Definitely an exclusive tour, accompanied by an expert guide, for those who want to appreciate the true story and the mystery, an experience guaranteed to excite young and old.
With this tour, lasting about two hours, we will guide you through time to discover a subterranean and parallel world in which for centuries Jews and Christians have looked after and venerated their dead.
After the tour, the same shuttle bus will bring you back to the departure point.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation:
Not IncludedMeals:
Not IncludedAdditional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- All clients will be asked to show a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID to be allowed into the monument.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument
- These tours are separated by a break to allow time for pictures or to spend more time in the monuments or attractions
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue
- The catacombs tour takes about 40 minutes. The inside temperature is about 16 ° C / 60 ° F with a high humidity: please dress accordingly.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.Learn more about cancellations.
