Why choose this tour ?
Colosseum and Vatican Museums in a day! A combo guided sharing tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill combined with Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Get lost in the stories and anecdotes that your passionate expert guide will share with you on Ancient Rome and Renaissance Rome. Discover Roman Emperors and Gladiators while visiting the Colosseum and Raphael and Michelangelo in the Vatican Museums. Explore the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. You will access to Vatican's most famous galleries to see Laocoon, Apollo of Belvedere Torso of Belvedere and Nero's’ Bathtub. Many of those beautiful statues were used by Michelangelo as a model to represent the characters in the Last Judgement. Thanks to our knowledgeable and friendly guide you will learn about the Sistine Chapel and discover the talent of Michelangelo through his frescoes. This is a small group tour with an expert guide.
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What makes Combo Colosseum and Vatican Museums Small Group Tour a unique experience ?
- 3 hours Colosseum Tour (morning) - 3 hours Vatican Tour (afternoon)
Palatine Hill
Roman Forum
Vatican museums
Vatican Galleries: Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Gallery of the Maps
Apollo of Belvedere, Laocoon, Nero's Bathtub
Raphael Rooms
Sistine Chapel
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: shorts above the knees are not permitted in the Vatican
- Please Note: to access the Colosseum you need to add in your reservation the exact name and last name of all participants in your group and children need to be specified. In case of mistake in writing your name and last name in your reservation, if the Colosseum tickets controllers deny the access due to the wrong name and last name we decline any responsibility and NO REFUND will be provided.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
- Please note that due to uneven surfaces, the Colosseum part of the tour is not suitable for any persons with disabilities.
- -The entrance fee to the archaeological sites is 17 Euros for adults (23 Euros for the arena option), accompanied by a booking fee of 2 Euros. The additional amount covers services provided by experienced licensed guides, audio devices, booking fees and other tourist services. The aim is to promote transparency and ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown. In July and August, due to the heat, the duration of the tour is 2 hours. Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible. -Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. please provide your correct phone number and country code. -ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance. -The full names of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- In summer time we suggest bringing a bottle of water. In summer time due to the heat the tour might last about 2 hours.
- Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check; there may be some wait time to pass through security checks
- Please note: in case of late arrival we inform you that you will lose your tour and no refund will be given for no show or for late arrival
- Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that not refund it will be given in case of not attending the tour or if you arrive late for the tour. Please note that in the afternoon the door connecting the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed and you are aware that by purchasing this tour you will not have the skip the line passage for St. Peter’s Basilica. You can go to the Basilica on your own entering from the main square.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Combo Colosseum and Vatican Museums Small Group Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- entrance to the Roman Forum (if option selected)
- Headsets for both the tour
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- 3 hours Colosseum Tour and Vatican Tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access included)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- entrance to Palatine Hill (if option selected)
Not Included
- Tips for the Guide
- Meals
- Transportation
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VIVICOS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SRL.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 18 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Meeting Time 10:00am Office address Via Frangipane30 Metro B stop Colosseo Vatican Meeting Time 2:40pm Our office located in Via Vespasiano 28 Get off at "Ottaviano" Stop on Metro A line.From the station, walk on Via Ottaviano following the indication to St. Peter square.When you arrive across at Via Germanico, go to the right follow the street.After 100 mtr, Via Vespasiano will be on your left. At the number 28, you will find our office. Metro A stop: Ottaviano.Dress Code:no shorts no sleeveless allow Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request. Please note that due to uneven surfaces, the Colosseum part of tour is not suitable for any persons with disabilities. Please note: This experience includes the Colosseum ticket (valued at €17 per person) and reservation fee (valued at €2 per person). The remaining cost of the experience covers other services. Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that not refund it will be given in case of not attending the tour or if you arrive late for the tour. Please note that in the afternoon the door connecting the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed and you are aware that by purchasing this tour you will not have the skip the line passage for St. Peter’s Basilica. You can go to the Basilica on your own entering from the main square.
