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Rome in A Day: Colosseum & Vatican Combo Tour with Skip-The-Line Access
Rome, Italy
8 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
This full-day Colosseum, Vatican, and Sistine Chapel tour is the perfect experience for those who want to pack their day with culture in a short amount of time. Let us handle all of the transportation and reservations, so you'll spend the day skipping long ticket lines, admiring the beauty of ancient ruins and Italian Renaissance masterpieces.
Begin your day at the iconic Colosseum, where skip-the-line tickets will get past the massive lines. An estimated 70,000 Romans gathered in this stadium of death to watch deadly sports, and we'll explain every gory detail.
Next you'll visit the Roman Forum and Cesar's Palace. The Forum is the epicenter of the Roman Empire, and you'll walk through its most important temples, the Senate House (exterior), and the Tomb of Julius Cesar.
We'll provide transportation from the ancient Rome portion of the tour to the Vatican City. There, we'll visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and special access through the backdoor into St. Peter's Basilica.
Begin your day at the iconic Colosseum, where skip-the-line tickets will get past the massive lines. An estimated 70,000 Romans gathered in this stadium of death to watch deadly sports, and we'll explain every gory detail.
Next you'll visit the Roman Forum and Cesar's Palace. The Forum is the epicenter of the Roman Empire, and you'll walk through its most important temples, the Senate House (exterior), and the Tomb of Julius Cesar.
We'll provide transportation from the ancient Rome portion of the tour to the Vatican City. There, we'll visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and special access through the backdoor into St. Peter's Basilica.
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Private transportation
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
This full-day Colosseum, Vatican, and Sistine Chapel tour is the perfect experience for those who want to pack their day with culture in a short amount of time. I'll handle all of the transportation and reservations, so you'll spend the day skipping long ticket lines, admiring the beauty of ancient ruins and Italian masterpieces, all while keeping an enjoyable pace.
We'll begin the day at the iconic Colosseum, exploring the 1st and 2nd levels, while I'll explain this 2,000-year-old stadium's bloody history. Next, we'll visit the Roman Forum (ancient city) and Palatine (Cesar's palace). We'll make stops at the most important ancient temples, Julius Cesar's tomb, the Senate House, and the House of the Vestal Virgins.
Following the Forum, a professional driver will transfer us to a neighborhood close to the Vatican where you'll have 1.5-hour break for lunch. I'll provide local tips on where to eat so you're not eating at the touristy places.
After you've refueled from lunch, we'll make our way to the greatest collection of art in the world: the Vatican Museum. We'll see ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces by Michaelangelo and Raphael, and finish the museum portion of the tour in the Vatican's crown jewel: the Sistine Chapel. We'll conclude the tour in St. Peter's Basilica, the center of faith for Catholics and the largest church in the world.
Duration: 8 hours
Admission Ticket Free
This full-day Colosseum, Vatican, and Sistine Chapel tour is the perfect experience for those who want to pack their day with culture in a short amount of time. I'll handle all of the transportation and reservations, so you'll spend the day skipping long ticket lines, admiring the beauty of ancient ruins and Italian masterpieces, all while keeping an enjoyable pace.
We'll begin the day at the iconic Colosseum, exploring the 1st and 2nd levels, while I'll explain this 2,000-year-old stadium's bloody history. Next, we'll visit the Roman Forum (ancient city) and Palatine (Cesar's palace). We'll make stops at the most important ancient temples, Julius Cesar's tomb, the Senate House, and the House of the Vestal Virgins.
Following the Forum, a professional driver will transfer us to a neighborhood close to the Vatican where you'll have 1.5-hour break for lunch. I'll provide local tips on where to eat so you're not eating at the touristy places.
After you've refueled from lunch, we'll make our way to the greatest collection of art in the world: the Vatican Museum. We'll see ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces by Michaelangelo and Raphael, and finish the museum portion of the tour in the Vatican's crown jewel: the Sistine Chapel. We'll conclude the tour in St. Peter's Basilica, the center of faith for Catholics and the largest church in the world
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
This full-day Colosseum, Vatican, and Sistine Chapel tour is the perfect experience for those who want to pack their day with culture in a short amount of time. I'll handle all of the transportation and reservations, so you'll spend the day skipping long ticket lines, admiring the beauty of ancient ruins and Italian masterpieces, all while keeping an enjoyable pace.
We'll begin the day at the iconic Colosseum, exploring the 1st and 2nd levels, while I'll explain this 2,000-year-old stadium's bloody history. Next, we'll visit the Roman Forum (ancient city) and Palatine (Cesar's palace). We'll make stops at the most important ancient temples, Julius Cesar's tomb, the Senate House, and the House of the Vestal Virgins.
Following the Forum, a professional driver will transfer us to a neighborhood close to the Vatican where you'll have 1.5-hour break for lunch. I'll provide local tips on where to eat so you're not eating at the touristy places.
After you've refueled from lunch, we'll make our way to the greatest collection of art in the world: the Vatican Museum. We'll see ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces by Michaelangelo and Raphael, and finish the museum portion of the tour in the Vatican's crown jewel: the Sistine Chapel. We'll conclude the tour in St. Peter's Basilica, the center of faith for Catholics and the largest church in the world
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
This full-day Colosseum, Vatican, and Sistine Chapel tour is the perfect experience for those who want to pack their day with culture in a short amount of time. I'll handle all of the transportation and reservations, so you'll spend the day skipping long ticket lines, admiring the beauty of ancient ruins and Italian masterpieces, all while keeping an enjoyable pace.
We'll begin the day at the iconic Colosseum, exploring the 1st and 2nd levels, while I'll explain this 2,000-year-old stadium's bloody history. Next, we'll visit the Roman Forum (ancient city) and Palatine (Cesar's palace). We'll make stops at the most important ancient temples, Julius Cesar's tomb, the Senate House, and the House of the Vestal Virgins.
Following the Forum, a professional driver will transfer us to a neighborhood close to the Vatican where you'll have 1.5-hour break for lunch. I'll provide local tips on where to eat so you're not eating at the touristy places.
After you've refueled from lunch, we'll make our way to the greatest collection of art in the world: the Vatican Museum. We'll see ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces by Michaelangelo and Raphael, and finish the museum portion of the tour in the Vatican's crown jewel: the Sistine Chapel. We'll conclude the tour in St. Peter's Basilica, the center of faith for Catholics and the largest church in the world
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
This full-day Colosseum, Vatican, and Sistine Chapel tour is the perfect experience for those who want to pack their day with culture in a short amount of time. I'll handle all of the transportation and reservations, so you'll spend the day skipping long ticket lines, admiring the beauty of ancient ruins and Italian masterpieces, all while keeping an enjoyable pace.
We'll begin the day at the iconic Colosseum, exploring the 1st and 2nd levels, while I'll explain this 2,000-year-old stadium's bloody history. Next, we'll visit the Roman Forum (ancient city) and Palatine (Cesar's palace). We'll make stops at the most important ancient temples, Julius Cesar's tomb, the Senate House, and the House of the Vestal Virgins.
Following the Forum, a professional driver will transfer us to a neighborhood close to the Vatican where you'll have 1.5-hour break for lunch. I'll provide local tips on where to eat so you're not eating at the touristy places.
After you've refueled from lunch, we'll make our way to the greatest collection of art in the world: the Vatican Museum. We'll see ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces by Michaelangelo and Raphael, and finish the museum portion of the tour in the Vatican's crown jewel: the Sistine Chapel. We'll conclude the tour in St. Peter's Basilica, the center of faith for Catholics and the largest church in the world
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
This full-day Colosseum, Vatican, and Sistine Chapel tour is the perfect experience for those who want to pack their day with culture in a short amount of time. I'll handle all of the transportation and reservations, so you'll spend the day skipping long ticket lines, admiring the beauty of ancient ruins and Italian masterpieces, all while keeping an enjoyable pace.
We'll begin the day at the iconic Colosseum, exploring the 1st and 2nd levels, while I'll explain this 2,000-year-old stadium's bloody history. Next, we'll visit the Roman Forum (ancient city) and Palatine (Cesar's palace). We'll make stops at the most important ancient temples, Julius Cesar's tomb, the Senate House, and the House of the Vestal Virgins.
Following the Forum, a professional driver will transfer us to a neighborhood close to the Vatican where you'll have 1.5-hour break for lunch. I'll provide local tips on where to eat so you're not eating at the touristy places.
After you've refueled from lunch, we'll make our way to the greatest collection of art in the world: the Vatican Museum. We'll see ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces by Michaelangelo and Raphael, and finish the museum portion of the tour in the Vatican's crown jewel: the Sistine Chapel. We'll conclude the tour in St. Peter's Basilica, the center of faith for Catholics and the largest church in the world
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
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