Attractions & guided tours

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine tour with Vatican Museums upgrade

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£84.00

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Language: English

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Duration: 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with your expert guide
Make the most of your vacation time: see everything Rome has to offer and save money by combining our two best-selling Rome tours into one exciting day!
Visit the most important attractions in the Eternal City: the beautiful Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica as well as the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
With a small group and informative commentary from your expert, English-speaking guide, we can guarantee a day that you' ll never forget!

What to expect

Begin your morning delving into Ancient Rome with a visit to the Colosseum As you stroll through the vast walls of the Colosseum, your guide will recount the gruesome spectacles, battles, and politics that played out here.

After a break, You will go even further back in time to the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Our expert guide will reveal the epic tales of gladiators and emperors as you walk through this historic site. In the early afternoon, once you're relaxed and well-fed, the tour begins with a carefully crafted itinerary with exclusive access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpieces and explore galleries filled with art and ancient relics, guided by an expert art historian.

What's included

Tour guide
Reserved Vatican Museums access
Special access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
Tickets to Vatican Museums
Access to the Sistine Chapel

What's not included

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Transfers between two tours
Food/beverages

Where

Largo Gaetana Agnesi, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:

The tour begins with a visit to the Colosseum. Please meet your guide above the second floor of the metro line B (blue line), stop "Colosseo". Guides will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets to be easily recognisable at the meeting point. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Check your voucher for more details on how to continue with the tour in the afternoon.

What to remember

Not allowed:

To avoid problems at the entrance, please don't bring large bags or backpacks. The Colosseum doesn't have any cloakroom facilities
Strollers or baby carriages aren't allowed

Know in advance:

The tour begins with a morning guided visit to the Colosseum, after which guests will have 2 hours free for lunch before rejoining their guide for an afternoon visit to the Vatican Museums
Full names are required at the time of booking in order to gain access to the Colosseum. If not received, your booking will be cancelled. Name changes aren't permitted once the booking has been confirmed

Remember to bring:

Each customer must carry a valid ID matching the name on the ticket, otherwise entry to the Colosseum will be refused

Provider

City Wonders

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 96 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From Italy - December 2022

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

La mia prima visita nella capitale è stata indimenticabile anche grazie al servizio scelto. È stato costruttivo in tutti i sensi, incluso la scelta di ...

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