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Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Walking Tour
- Duration7 hours
- GroupShared · max 20
- EntrySkip the line
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
This full-day Rome tour secures timed entry to two of the city's most difficult tickets to obtain independently: the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum. Both sell out weeks in advance, and booking logistics can be complex. Your expert English-speaking guide leads a small group of no more than 20 through the Vatican's gallery halls, into the Sistine Chapel, and across the Roman Forum before stepping inside the ancient amphitheater. Between these two landmarks, enjoy a guided walking tour of Piazza Navona, the Pantheon exterior, and the Trevi Fountain, with private transportation connecting you from the Vatican to the city center so there is no navigating public transit mid-day. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Rome who want to cover the city's essential sights in one well-paced day, with all logistics handled.
What to expect
Vatican Museums
Viale Vaticano, Rome, 00165, Italy
Meet your guide just outside the Vatican Museums entrance on Viale Vaticano, where you'll check in and receive your timed entry tickets. Once inside, your guide leads you through the Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of Tapestries, and Gallery of Maps, pointing out key works of Roman and Greek art along the way.
Sistine Chapel
Vatican City, 00120, Italy
Still inside the Vatican complex, you'll move into the Sistine Chapel for one of the most awe-inspiring moments of the day. Your guide prepares you in advance with stories about Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, before you step inside to take it all in. Afterward, take the special Scala Regia staircase out of the museums, bringing you right near the impressive Saint Peter’s Basilica.
Rome
Rome, Italy
Board a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a short drive from the Vatican to the heart of historic Rome.
Piazza Navona
Rome, 00186, Italy
Your walking tour begins in one of Rome's most theatrical baroque squares. Listen as your guide explains the history of the piazza, from its origins as an ancient stadium to the rival fountains commissioned by competing popes, as you take in the grand architecture surrounding you.
Pantheon
Piazza della Rotonda, Rome, 00186, Italy
A short walk brings you to the outside of one of the best-preserved ancient buildings in the world. Your guide covers the engineering genius behind the Pantheon's 2,000-year-old unreinforced concrete dome and the building's transformation from Roman temple to Christian church.
Trevi Fountain
Piazza di Trevi, Rome, 00187, Italy
Enjoy a view of Rome's most famous Baroque fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi and completed in 1762. Standing nearly 26 meters tall, the fountain depicts the god Oceanus at the center of a dramatically sculpted facade built into the rear wall of Palazzo Poli. Your guide provides the history and context from a vantage point nearby before the group moves on.
Rome
Rome, Italy
Next, take a lunch break (food not included in price of tour) near the Trevi Fountain. Rest your feet and refuel before heading to the Roman Forum.
Roman Forum
Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, Rome, 00186, Italy
A short walk from the Colosseum, you’ll find yourself amid the sprawling ruins of the Roman Forum, once the political and commercial epicenter of the Roman Empire. Trace the footsteps of emperors and citizens as your guide brings the area's highlights, like the Arch of Titus, to life, detailing what daily life was like in ancient Rome.
Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, Rome, 00184, Italy
Timed entry takes you inside the Colosseum's first and second tiers, where your guide sets the scene for the gladiatorial combat and public spectacles that once filled this iconic arena. You'll leave with a clear sense of the scale and spectacle of ancient Rome at its peak. End the tour having seen the best of Rome with out the planning stress.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Meet your guide at the top of the big staircase between TMark Hotel Vaticano and Caffé Vaticano (Viale Vaticano, 100). Look for a guide holding a sign with the tour name at the top of the steps.
End
This tour typically ends at the Colosseum or Roman Forum. However, on rare occasions, the endpoint may change due to logistical reasons.
Redemption
• It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded. • Both men and women must cover their knees, shoulders, and toes for entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Guests who do not comply may be refused entry. • A valid government-issued ID is required for entry into the Colosseum and Vatican Museums. The name on your ticket must match the name on your ID exactly, or you will be refused entry. • Please be aware that all guests must pass through security screening at both the Vatican and the Colosseum, regardless of ticket type. • On Wednesdays and during Vatican events, entry to the outside of St. Peter's Basilica may not be possible. You will be notified if this affects your tour date. • Depending on your assigned Colosseum entry time, the order of the Roman Forum and Colosseum visits may be reversed. The order of the Vatican and Colosseum portions may also change depending on ticketing. • Large bags, backpacks, luggage, tripods, large umbrellas, and perfume bottles cannot be brought into the Colosseum nor the Vatican. There is no coat check or space on-site to leave your belongings. IMPORTANT: During State visits or special religious events, there may be unexpected closings of different parts of the Vatican. We will do our best to inform you on time of possible closings. In the event that an area normally covered on the tour is closed, our guide will still provide the explanation and will show you an extra site or gallery to compensate for the closure.
What's included
Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Transfer between the Vatican and city center by van
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Timed entry & Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel and Colosseum & Roman Forum
- Exterior views of St. Peter's Basilica through the Scala Regia (Royal Staircase)
- Guided Walking Tour past Navona Square, the Pantheon & Trevi Fountain
- Free Time for Lunch (at own expense)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Expert English-Speaking Guide
- Scala Regia access (except Wednesdays or special occasions)
Not included
- St. Peter's Basilica entry
- Pantheon entry
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Lunch
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- This is a physically active tour and you'll be on your feet for a large portion of the day.
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 20 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (0–6), Youth (7–17), Adult (18–99)
Additional information
- A valid government-issued ID is required for entry into the Colosseum and Vatican. The name on your tickets must match the name on your government-issued ID or you will be refused entry.
- Depending on your Colosseum entry time, the order of the Colosseum and Roman Forum visits may be reversed.
- On Wednesdays and during other Vatican events, this tour does not include a view of the outside of St. Peter's Basilica due to closures.
- This tour includes free time for lunch at your own expense.
- We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line.
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- 3+ days before100% refund
- 0–3 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Rome
- Product code
- 24338P42
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.6/ 52,732 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (1,718) and Tripadvisor (1,014).
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