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Rome Walking Tour with Colosseum & Vatican Sistine Chapel

About this experience

Rome wasn't built in a day! However, it is possible with this special walking tour, tailored for those who don't have much time in Rome, to see all the most important attractions, sites, and highlights, in a day. These include a visit of the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel!

At a glance

  • Duration: 7 hr 30 min

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Rome Walking Tour with Colosseum & Vatican Sistine Chapel

Plan your experience

Time on the tour7 hr 30 min
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), ru (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 7 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document (eg. DL) that matches the name provided at the time of booking to cross the border between the Italian Republic and the State of the Vatican City, and for successful entry into the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

What is included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Headsets with more than 5 people
  • Direct entrance with reservation
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities are welcome
  • Private transportation

Itinerary and highlights

Our accredited tour guide will meet you next to the Colosseum, where you begin your journey through Time. You will enter the Colosseum.

After visiting the Colosseum and Arch of Constantine, your guide will walk you along the Roman Forum explaining the archeological site and allowing you to relive a part of Rome's history.

You will stand next to one of the best preserved ancient monuments of Rome: The Column of Trajan. Your guide will explain the story it tells us from 1900 years ago!

The Altar of the Fatherland, known as "Vittoriano", is an iconic complex of massive proportions which will certainly intrigue your curiosity. Your guide will tell you all about it as you stand in awe next to what the Romans jokingly call the "Wedding Cake".

You shall see what is certainly the most famous fountain the world: the Trevi Fountain!

The best preserved ancient temple will be your next stop. Enter the Pantheon, and travel through time by reliving the ancient history of Rome, with its ancient gods and rites.

One of the most beautiful squares in Rome, Piazza Navona with the renowned Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini.

One the world's largest museum, you shall see the famous Papal Collections, and walk into the Papal Palace in the Vatican City!

Michelangelo's greatest masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel! It is the private Chapel of the Papal Apartments.

You will have direct access into St. Peter's Basilica, with our accredited skip-the-line service.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Next to the Arch of Constantine, at the Arch's closest corner towards the Colosseum.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • ru — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Anno Domini Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry into the State of the Vatican City, the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document (eg. DL) that matches the name provided at the time of booking to cross the border between the Italian Republic and the State of the Vatican City, and for successful entry into the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Due to the Jubilee, St. Peter's Basilica may be closed on certain days. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 7 hr 30 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), ru (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–12; Youth tickets: age 13–15; Adult tickets: age 16+; Senior tickets: age 81+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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