Rome in a Day: Vatican and Colosseum Combined Guided Tour

Rome, Italy

7 to 9 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Vatican Museums and Colosseum are the two top sights in Rome, but covering both in a day on your own can be a challenge. With this combination tour, make the most of your time and visit these blockbusters with a guide in just hours. Save time with pre-booked admission and cover the highlights of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square in the morning. Move on to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill after lunch to end by late afternoon.

Check off two must-see attractions in Rome in a single day
Tour the Vatican with a guide to cover the highlights in just hours
Access the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill ruins
Admission tickets booked in advance for seamless entry to both sights

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide and wireless audio headsets
Guided Tour inside all of the attractions
Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Transportation (Between Vatican area and Colosseum area is not included)
Meals (Lunch not included)
Tips

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Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Vatican Museums

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Via delle Terme di Tito

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
After the Vatican tour in the morning, clients will have 3 hours and a half of free time to have lunch (not included) and to reach the meeting point for the Colosseum in the afternoon.
Please note that the Vatican Museums are an active places of worship. Therefore, some areas may be subject to sudden closures without prior notice. We will not be held responsible for such closures.
Please note that the Colosseum tour is at 1:30 pm (Low Season: from October 27th to March 31st 2025)
Please note that the Colosseum tour is at 2:30 pm (High Season: from April 1st to October 25th 2025)
Please note that the Colosseum tour is at 1:30 pm (Low Season: from October 26th to March 31st 2026)
Please note that if the Sistine Chapel is not accessible for reasons beyond our control, no partial refund will be provided
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers