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Rome Colosseum and Vatican Museums Guided Tour 6 hr
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- Rome, Italy
- 6 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel on a six-hour guided Rome tour.
About this tour
Spend six hours exploring Rome’s ancient landmarks and Vatican art on a guided tour that brings two remarkable chapters of the city’s history together. Begin at the Colosseum, then walk through the Roman Forum and up Palatine Hill, where imperial ruins and sweeping views reveal the scale of ancient Rome. Your guide and headphones help you follow the stories along the way. After a break, continue to the Vatican Museums to see celebrated Renaissance works, including the Gallery of Maps, before entering the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s frescoes. This Rome Colosseum and Vatican Museums Guided Tour includes pre-purchased, timed tickets for the Colosseum and Vatican Museums, plus entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Plan for substantial walking, steps, and uneven paths; wear comfortable flat shoes. Vatican dress rules require covered shoulders and knees, and access to St. Peter’s Basilica is not included. Meet at the local partner’s office, about a 10-minute walk from Ottaviano metro station. Book this Rome Colosseum and Vatican Museums Guided Tour for a full day of ancient sites and extraordinary art.
Highlights
- Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a guide
- Admire Renaissance masterpieces in the Vatican Museums
- See Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
What's included
Included
- Entrance to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
- Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person)
- Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums
- Colosseum reservation fee (€2.88 per person)
- Pre-purchased named tickets to skip the ticket counter line
- Tour guide and headphones
Not included
- Gratuities
- Transportation from the Colosseum to the Vatican
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4.00 / 5 · 3 reviews
Important information
- Provide each participant’s full name exactly as shown on their ID or passport; incorrect or missing names may result in denied Colosseum entry without a refund
- Children must be 17 or younger on the day of the visit
- Meeting time may change; keep your phone number and country code accurate so you can receive updates
- Tickets are valid only for the specified entry times; late arrivals are not admitted and are not refunded
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- Cover shoulders and knees inside Vatican premises
- St. Peter’s Basilica access is not included
- Expect extensive walking, steps, and uneven paths; comfortable flat shoes are recommended
- The Ancient Rome portion is not suitable for people with recent surgeries, disabilities, or wheelchair users
- The meeting point is the local partner’s office, a 10-minute walk from Ottaviano metro station on Line A; St. Peter’s Square is not the meeting point
- Public transportation is available nearby
How this score is calculated
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.
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