About this experience
Visit the iconic Colosseum, walk through the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, then explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with a licensed guide.
How the Combo Tour structured: The two visits are not consecutive. Its structured with one part in the morning and one in the afternoon, with free time in between for lunch and travel.
Vatican Museums Tour (Guided): approximately 2.5 hours. Includes skip-the-line entry and a guided visit of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Free Time: approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes available to have lunch independently and to travel from the Vatican to the Colosseum (the distance between the two sites is about 3.5 km). Transportation is not included.
Colosseum Tour (Guided): approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Includes a guided tour of the Colosseum. After the guided portion, your ticket allows you to explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill independently.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Entry ticket to the Vatican Museums
- Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person & reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Headset to hear clearly in crowded areas
- Access to the Sistine Chapel
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
Walk through the heart of Ancient Rome. Visit the Colosseum, where gladiators once battled, explore the ruins of the Roman Forum, and climb Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of the city.
Explore one of the world’s greatest art collections inside the Vatican Museums. Wander through galleries filled with ancient sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces, and priceless cultural treasures from all over the world.
End your Vatican visit in the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel. Admire Michelangelo’s legendary ceiling frescoes and “The Last Judgment” in a space that blends spiritual depth with artistic genius.
Meeting and pickup information
- Vatican Museum :One of our representative there at the meeting point near Viale Vaticano, 100 opposite side of Vatican Museum entrance, Infront of "Caffe Vaticano" with the sign "Find Rome Tours.
- Colosseum : Meet Outside the Colosseum Metro Station (Upper level), near Caffe Roma BAR, close to the the red 'M' Metro sign.. Please look for the staff with the Discover Rome Tours sign.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Discover Rome Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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