1-Day Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Tour with Transport
Description
Begin with the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, glimpsing into the city's past. Choose a small-group tour with transportation for convenience or follow voucher instructions for the meeting point. After a morning tour, enjoy lunch at your leisure (not included). After the morning portion of the tour, you’ll enjoy some free time to have lunch at your leisure (meal not included in the package), to later meet with your tour leader to leave with the rest of your group and enjoy a comfortable transportation service to the afternoon venue you’ll be visiting: the Vatican Museums! Whether you seek depth or connection, this tour offers a comprehensive experience of Rome's heart and soul.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meeting point of the tour (to reach in case your hotel is not within our pickup service range). Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time.
Our tour includes the 1st and 2nd rings, allowing you to take in the architectural marvels and imagine the past gladiator battles.
Roman Forum Highlights: * Basilica of Maxentius: Largest building in the Forum. * Temple of Saturn: One of the Forum's oldest sacred sites.
Palatine Hill Walk and learn about the rich history of this middlemost of the Seven Hills of Rome, once home to emperors and aristocrats.
Embark on an artistic self-guided tour to the Vatican Museums, an awe-inspiring expanse within the Vatican City. Established by Pope Julius II in the 16th century, this intricate maze is home to some of the world's most revered art collections. From the divine frescoes of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo to the ornate papal apartments adorned by Raphael, this journey offers a feast for the senses.
Sistine Chapel Note: While approaching the Sistine Chapel, we will provide information and insights. Remember, no guided information is allowed inside. Please respect the silence and decorum of this sacred space.
St. Peter's Square Note: Explanation provided from outside. Following the information, guests will be given free time to explore at their own pace.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
* Tours with hotel pick-up: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). Ask the reception or contact our booking office for information regarding service feasibility/coverage verification. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. * Meeting points: Colosseum Tour: COLLE OPPIO PARK - VIA DELLE TERME DI TITO, CORNER OF VIA NICOLA SALVI, INSIDE THE PARK 15 minutes before the start of your tour (please look for the I Love Rome logo carried by our staff). Vatican Museums Tour: Piazza Risorgimento (Bar - Caffetteria L’Ottagono, 400 metres from the nearest Metro A stop, Ottaviano) 15 minutes before the start of your tour (please look for the I Love Rome logo carried by our staff).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Providing a first name and surname is mandatory, so please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
- Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
- Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays at security checks.
- This tour visits religious sites, and a dress code will be enforced. Visitors must be dressed appropriately: no sleeveless blouses, no miniskirts, no shorts, and no hats allowed
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry inside the attraction
- Wear comfortable shoes, clothes and bring sunscreen during summer.
- Vatican Cloakroom: Items larger than 40 x 35 x 15 cm must be stored. Prohibited items include suitcases, large bags, umbrellas, tripods, and signage. Shoulder bags up to 15 cm wide are permitted.
- Colosseum Bag Policy: bulky bags, trolleys, and glass bottles are not allowed. No cloakroom facilities are available at the Colosseum.
- Please note that the Vatican Museums are an active place of worship. Therefore, some areas may be subject to sudden closures without prior notice. We will not be held responsible for such closures.
- Moderate physical fitness required.
- By purchasing this tour, the customer agrees to follow only the guide assigned to him/her. It is not permitted to add external guides to the group after the tour has been purchased. We inform our customers that, in such circumstances, access to the Vatican Museums will be granted only if escorted by the assigned guide and respective group. If one chooses to opt out, they will forfeit all rights to the tour and ticket, with no possibility of a refund.
- Please note that if the Sistine Chapel is not accessible for reasons beyond our control, no partial refund will be provided
- If you have a pacemaker you will need to show a certificate, otherwise you will not be admitted without being screened
- The areas are not wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for individuals with mobility issues.
Reviews(227)
The Vatican City day trip was unforgettable. The Vatican Museums were packed with incredible art and history, and the Sistine Chapel was a real highlight. St. Peter’s Basilica was stunning in both size and detail. It was busy but still worth it
As there was no stop at the Coleseum, sairiamis at Circo Massimo, but the driver did not stop, did not see, ended up coming out 300 m below with 300.....mal..
Our guide Roberta was exceptional, Informative and welcoming. Vatican is a must see
Dear Jennifer, Thank you very much for your kind review! 😊✨ We’re happy to know you had such a positive experience with Roberta and that her guidance made the visit both informative and welcoming 🌟 Kind regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
Maria, number 151, was our tour guide. Maria was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also attentive to everyone in our group, answering questions, making sure we were comfortable, and tailoring our tour to our interest. Her passion for Roman history truly shines through, and it’s clear she loves what she does. Maria went out of her way to show us the tour office as we needed to go there. She also found us a coffee shop to dry off in as it raining a lot and we were cold and wet.
The visits were beautiful! The guides were fine and the Colosseum and Vatican museums are spectacular. On the other hand I wanted to communicate with the company because I needed to manage something and communication was almost impossible. They only responded to me on Instagram and it was very very slow. I wouldn't hire around here again.
Gracias por esto - nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de las visitas al Coliseo y los Museos Vaticanos, y que los guías estuvieron a la altura de tus expectativas. En cuanto a la comunicación, lamentamos que no se haya desarrollado como esperabas. Ofrecemos diferentes canales de contacto, pero tomamos nota de tu comentario para seguir mejorando y garantizar la mejor experiencia para nuestros viajeros. Esperamos que los recuerdos de las espectaculares visitas compensen cualquier inconveniente, y agradecemos mucho tu opinión. Saludos, Gray Line Rome
Alex was a brilliant guide to get. She shared her passion with us so expertly. Her knowledge of the archaeology and history was extraordinary and she made it all relevant to us. Alex was also approachable and helpful creating a rapport within the group and a feeling of shared excitement. Thankyou for your time and expertise Alex. We will stronly recommend this tour to others.
Emanuel was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. He was able to answer all of the questions we had. Our family had a great time.
Thank you, Heather!
I’ve always wanted to see these places in person. But going with our best friends and having such great tour service made the experience even better. Our guides were so paaaionaye about what they do. And every detail of our tour was spot on.
It sounds like your 1-Day Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Tour with Transport was everything you dreamed of—and having your best friends by your side made it even more special! 😊 The passion your guides brought to the tour is exactly what we aim for, and it’s great to hear that the details of the experience were spot on. It’s always wonderful when a tour creates lasting memories, and we’re so glad it did for you. We hope to welcome you back on another unforgettable adventure soon! 🌟🇮🇹
RESERVE WITH ANOTHER TOUR COMPANY! My reservation was canceled the day prior with no one ever contacting me!! When I reached out to Trip Advisor/Viator, they said the tour company canceled indicating they would not be able to accommodate me. This was extremely disappointing as this booking was on my last day here in Rome. I had this booked months prior!
Dear Vanessa, we are sorry about it, but having liaised with our Booking Department we can tell you with certainty that we (Gray Line Rome) didn't cancel your reservation. We are going to send you a private message with more info. Best regards, Gray Line Rome
The tour guides on both tour were amazing! They were so passionate about their topic that I can listen to them speak all day. They were knowledgeable about the places and know them by heart. I took heaps of photos and videos. This tour is highly recommended!
