Full-Day: Colosseum, Vatican Museums & St Peter's Guided Tour
At a glance
Full-Day: Colosseum, Vatican Museums & St Peter's Guided Tour is a 8h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by City Wonders Ltd. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 1,165 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $174.08 per person. Included: Guided Tours of Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, St Peter's Basilica, Professional English-speaking guide, Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Small group of up to 20 people for a more personal experience
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h
- Group
- Small group, up to 20 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Experience Rome's top attractions—the Vatican and the Colosseum—on this full-day guided tour. With an expert guide, enjoy exclusive, reserved entry to the Vatican Museums and explore its magnificent artistic treasures, including Michelangelo’s extraordinary frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. After some free time for lunch (at your own expense), continue to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Take a guided tour of the stunning amphitheater and explore the evocative ruins of the Forum.
What's included
What's included
- Guided Tours of Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, St Peter's Basilica
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Audio headset so you can always hear your guide at the Colosseum & Vatican
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Transfers between the two tours
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 30m
Meet your English speaking expert guide for a tour of the historical heart of Ancient Rome. Dominating the center of the Eternal City, this ancient arena puts modern stadiums to shame.
As you stroll through the vast walls of the Colosseum your guide will recount the gruesome spectacles, battles, and politics that played out here. -
Stop 2 · 30m
The heart of the Roman Republic that inspired many modern democracies. The Roman Forum was once home to a bustling marketplace and was viewed as the pinnacle of the city.
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Stop 3 · 45m
Then your tour continues to the Palatine Hill, where Rome originated in a battle between two brothers. You’ll be taken from the origin of ancient Rome to its hub. In the continued company of our expert guides, you'll traverse the slopes of Palatine Hill, listening to tales of myth and history that echo through the ages.
No other tour takes you so close to so much of the history, significance, and fabulous riches of Rome. -
Stop 4 · 2h
After your Vatican tour, enjoy some free time to sample authentic Italian cuisine (at your own expense) before crossing the border from Vatican City back into Rome for the second part of your tour.
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Stop 5 · 2h
With your friendly guide, enter the ornate Vatican Museums through an exclusive partner entrance. Unlike the more than 200 tour operators offering standard entry, we provide you with special access through this Partner Entrance. This allows you to start your visit promptly, saving up to four hours during peak season and giving you more time to explore the beauty of the Museums.
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Stop 6 · 20m
Once inside, you and your small group will enjoy all the highlights of the Vatican with an expert guide by your side. The tour takes in a treasure trove of artistic wonders, from masterworks such as Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescos and La Pietà in St. Peter’s Basilica to the precious relics, paintings, and tapestries adorning the museums’ gilded galleries. Throughout the tour, your expert, English-speaking guide will share fascinating insights only a local could know.
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Stop 7 · 50m
After your Sistine Chapel visit, continue with your guide to St Peter’s Basilica to explore the symbolic heart of the Catholic church. Learn about its history and see more Vatican art including Michelangelo’s La Pietà, which was sculpted when the maestro was only 24 years old. Gaze at the baldachino by Bernini, and then say goodbye to your guide in St Peter’s Square.
Keep in mind that St Peter's Basilica and St Peter's Square might be unavailable on Wednesdays due to the weekly Papal Audience. As an alternative, you'll be offered an extended itinerary within the Vatican Museums.
Meeting point
Colosseum Tour AM- meet at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the 2nd floor of the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo".
Vatican Tour PM- meet at Via Tunisi, 4 - 00192 Roma. At the bottom of the steps across the street from the Entrance of Vatican Museums.
*More info under the 'Before you go' section
Vatican Tour AM- meet at Via Tunisi, 4 - 00192 Roma. At the bottom of the steps across the street from the Entrance of Vatican Museums.
Colosseum Tour PM- meet at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the 2nd floor of the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo".
*More info under the 'Before you go' section
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum & St Peter's Basilica. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum & St Peter's Basilica
- Please note there will be approximately 2-4 hours free time between the two tours, depending on the selected time. You have to make your own way from your morning tour to the afternoon tour. There is plenty of time to travel either by taxi or metro.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Full-Day: Colosseum, Vatican Museums & St Peter's Guided Tour take?
The experience lasts about 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $174.08 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Guided Tours of Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, St Peter's Basilica; Professional English-speaking guide; Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person); Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person); Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services; Audio headset so you can always hear your guide at the Colosseum & Vatican.
Where does it start?
Colosseum Tour AM- meet at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the 2nd floor of the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Vatican Tour PM- meet at Via Tunisi, 4 - 00192 Roma. At the bottom of the steps across the street from the Entrance of Vatican Museums. *More info under the…
Can I cancel?
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.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 1,165 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
