Itinerary
- Vatican Museums: Vast museums inside the Vatican City which house many thousands of ancient works of art and sculpture. The most important museum complex in the world!
- Sistine Chapel: Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo's ceiling will deeply impress all who enter.
- Colosseum: Enter the Icon of Rome and understand what it really meant to kill or be killed as a gladiator in ancient Rome.
- Roman Forum: The heart and soul of ancient Rome.
Includes
- Fully guided tour, broken into two segments
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Entrance to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Exclusive access onto the Arena Floor
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Personal extras
- Transportation from the Vatican to the Colosseum
Details
Embark on an exclusive adventure at the Vatican with your expert guide, skipping the lines to dive into the Vatican Museums' magnificent art collection. Marvel at ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and the iconic Sistine Chapel. Your guide will bring Michelangelo's genius to life, dispelling myths and unveiling fascinating facts.
Enjoy free time to explore the Vatican Museums or take advantage of fast-track entry to St. Peter’s Basilica for a self-guided tour. After lunch, independently make your way to the iconic Colosseum. With exclusive entrance, step through the Gladiator's Gate onto the Arena floor where history's fiercest battles unfolded. Your guide will vividly recount the infamous gladiator games as you stand on the arena floor and peer down into the intricate underground tunnels.
Delve into ancient Rome at the Roman Forum uncovering the legendary roots of Rome and tales of emperors and gods.
Enjoy free time to explore the Vatican Museums or take advantage of fast-track entry to St. Peter’s Basilica for a self-guided tour. After lunch, independently make your way to the iconic Colosseum. With exclusive entrance, step through the Gladiator's Gate onto the Arena floor where history's fiercest battles unfolded. Your guide will vividly recount the infamous gladiator games as you stand on the arena floor and peer down into the intricate underground tunnels.
Delve into ancient Rome at the Roman Forum uncovering the legendary roots of Rome and tales of emperors and gods.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vatican dress code requires that knees and shoulders must be covered.
- Max group size: 20
- The ground in the Roman Forum is composed of large stone or dirt pathways that can be difficult to navigate with strollers or wheelchairs
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking and a hat, sunblock and bring some water during summer months
- 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.
- Kindly note: This description is provided as a general example. Actual experiences may vary slightly depending on the season, local conditions, and other factors beyond our control
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica is not possible on Wednesday morning during the weekly papal audience.
- Please note that essential travel documents and final itinerary details might be delivered electronically closer to the activity date.
- Due to restoration, the "Last Judgment" fresco will be hidden by scaffolding from January 12 – March 31, 2026. The Sistine Chapel remains open to visitors.
