1-Day Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Tour with Transport

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Arch of Constantine, Via di San Gregorio, 00186 Rome Italy

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Our tour includes the 1st and 2nd rings, allowing you to take in the architectural marvels and imagine the past gladiator battles.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy

Roman Forum
Highlights:
* Basilica of Maxentius: Largest building in the Forum.
* Temple of Saturn: One of the Forum's oldest sacred sites.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

Palatine Hill
Walk and learn about the rich history of this middlemost of the Seven Hills of Rome, once home to emperors and aristocrats.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

St. Peter's Basilica
Note: Explanation provided from outside. Following the information, guests will be given free time to explore the interior at their own pace.

Duration: 30 minutes

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Headset for clear guidance
• Hotel pickup (only for centrally located hotels in Rome)
• Entrance fees to all attractions
• Comfortable transfers
• Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
• Entry/Admission - Colosseum
• Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
• Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill
• Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
• Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums

• Optional gratuities
• Hotel drop-off

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Please note: starting from October 18th, 2023, for the issuance of Colosseum tickets, providing a first name and surname is mandatory. Without this information, the ticket cannot be issued. Once the Colosseum ticket is issued, it is non-refundable
• Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
• 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.
• Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays at security checks when entering the Colosseum
• 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 to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
• Wear comfortable attire and bring sun protection.
• Moderate physical fitness required.
• If you have a pacemaker you will need to show a certificate, otherwise you will not be admitted without being screened
• Not recommended for individuals with impaired mobility
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel Pickup Details:
* For hotel transport, contact us at least 24 hours before your tour for confirmed pick-up timing.
* Be prepared in the hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up.

Self-Arrival Option:
* If your accommodation isn't within our pickup service area, please come directly to the tour's starting point.
* Arrive at Arch of Costantine, 15 minutes before the tour begins.
* Spot our team wearing the 'I love Rome' logo in pink.

09:30 AM

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

7 hours