Two in One - Colosseum and Vatican Museums Group Tour
Description
Enjoy this exclusive tour that takes you on a journey through Rome’s most iconic landmarks—the awe-inspiring Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and the legendary Colosseum—along with the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. ⛪ Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel – A Renaissance Marvel: begin your day surrounded by the artistic treasures and marvel at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, where the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment will leave you speechless. ️️The Colosseum – Where History Comes Alive: Step into the iconic amphitheater where gladiators once battled. Feel the pulse of Ancient Rome as you explore this legendary site and imagine the roar of the crowds. ️️The Roman Forum: Stroll through the ruins of Rome’s ancient heart. Discover temples, arches, and basilicas where emperors ruled and history unfolded. Palatine Hill: End your day where Rome began. Wander through imperial palaces and gardens, and soak in stunning views of the Eternal City. This tour sells fast! Book Now!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Colosseum including first and second level of the monument (morning)
You will then enjoy the Roman Forum, the ancient down town where the public, commercial and political life were located, and the tomb of Julio Cesar
You will also have the chance to visit Emperor's palace at Palatine Hill! Actually here you will visit Tiberio's Palace and admire also the stunning view on the city from the terrace on the top of the hill
Vatican Museums part of the tour (afternoon) You will discover the highlights of the Vatican Museums such as the Galleries, Apollo of Belvedere, Laocoon and Nero's Bathtub
The Sistine Chapel preserves the wonderful frescoes of Michelangelo, including the Creation of the world
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that THE NAMES YOU PROVIDE HAVE TO MATCH THE IDS OR PASSPORTS OF ALL PARTICIPANTS (including children), or the Colosseum will deny entry — and don’t forget to bring valid ID for everyone which is necessary to enter. No nick names nor missing or wrong name and/or last name are admitted by the Coloseum management. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need support with this matter.
- For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
- The entrance tickets cannot be changed or refunded
- Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
- Please show up at least 15 minutes before both tours to do the check in
- 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
- Late arrivals will not be refunded
- In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
- All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
- Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
- By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
- A dress code is required for the Vatican. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
- 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.
- The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.
Reviews(25)
The colosseum tour was ok. They moved the 3pm Vatican tour to 2 pm. It was very difficult to rush after the colosseum tour. The metro line A was closed that day and we missed it because they moved the 3pm Vatican tour to 2pm tour. Horribly planned tour because of logistics. They didn’t even allow us because we were 10mins late.
Let me start by saying that the review does not reflect the tour guides. Both guides were excellent. The review is about the tour package. The tour included two visits: the Colosseum and the Vatican Museum, which lasted about 5 to 6 hours. We met the first guide who completed the tour, and to oursurprise, I WAS UNAWARE I WAS SUPPOSED TO ARRIVE AT MY SECOND TOUR ON MY OWN. I'm a tourist in an unfamiliar city. The guide was lovely and walked us to the tour office. We took a taxi and spent 40 euros to reach the second meeting point. After running around to get to the meeting point, the Tour company office does not have a guest restroom. A two-tour booking should start and end with the same guide.
Dear Customer, we are sorry you had a bad experience, but please let us clarify a couple of things. The transportation between the two sites is not listed in the inclusions of these tour. We are sorry this caused you issues, but it was never indicated that you would've received private transportation between the two sites. Our meeting point for the Colosseum is in a square and, therefore, we can't have a guest bathroom, but you can find plenty inside the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Even if you made a two-tours booking, you still booked two separate group tours. In these cases is highly possible you are assigned two separate guides. In order to always have the same guide, it's necessary to book a private tour. Best regards, Laura.
There was an unforeseen visit to the Coliseum, my son got sick because of the altitude and heat, the agency did not give any support, were rude, gross, poorly polite, we had to lose the immense value spent and we did not realize our dream because the vencia neither remarked nor refunded the money. The guide Sabrina was great but the staff we asked, poorly polite. GET OUT OF HERE
Way too much time wasted on history lecture, rather than showing us the actual spots and helping with accurate tips Afternoon vesrion was such a torture that we flat out asked the tour person to end it asap and relieve us so we can explore on our own Also English guide means a guide that knows fluent English, not broken and confusing English.
Loved the history. The Colosseum was amazing. I would recommend this tour. Catherina was knowledgeable.
The woman giving the tour was very kind and beautiful, I'm sure a wonderful person. However, I couldn’t understand a single word she said in English:( I was straining for over an hour to try to understand her and I decided to just leave early in frustration, forfeiting my $250:( I flew 12 hours to get here to Rome and go to the Coliseum tour and it was a complete waste of time and money:( Avoid if you are seeking an English speaking guide. I texted the company for a partial refund and they never responded to me.
Cancelled the colosseum 1 day prior to tour. Extremely bad communication between Viator tour and the actual tour company. Bad communication with me as to how to get the Vatican portion tour
The tour was excellent. I don’t remember the tour guides name in Vatican tour but he was the 10+ !!!! He knows every single detail. He showed us lots of things and explained lots of details about history.. just the point l have to say that tour doesn’t arrange transportation between tours . You may use metro ( we used to go to Vatican from Colesium ) and taxi ( cheaper than metro for 3 person, we used Fran Vatican to Trevi fountain) short of all tour guides were excellent.
Rome Private Guides is operated by Vivicos International Travel Srl Via Vespasiano 28 Roma, 00192 info@vivicostravel.it + 39 0683936432 + 39 0683936406 and I recommend them very highly! We had booked a Coliseum, Forum, Palantine Hill and a Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel tour with another company, and one week before our departure were notified that they did not have tix for the Coliseum (despite it being booked 6 weeks prior). So we had to scramble to find a new operator. This company was on my original list and here is why I recommend them so highly: 1). I immediately emailed them on March 27 to ask if they had tickets and tour availability. I received a reply within a few hours from Satu, who I corresponded with over the next several days, and he guaranteed that they definitely had 6 tickets. Relief! Several people in our group had never been to Italy, so this was a big deal! 2). Our morning guide, Nariman, was wonderful. She gave us a wonderful tour of the Coliseum, Forum and Palantine Hill, and we were in a small group to boot! 3). Our Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel guide (sorry do not remember his name), was also good and very knowledgeable. When I return to Italy, I will definitely use this company again!!!! Communication is so vital when we are spending so much money for a once-in-a-lifetime family trip and Rome Private Guides delivered!
We were fortunate to have Letizia as a guide to the Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel. Passionate and competent. The top. Highly recommended.
