• Colosseum - Join an English-speaking expert guide for an insightful tour of Ancient Rome’s historical core. This iconic arena, located at the heart of the Eternal City, surpasses modern stadiums in grandeur. As you wander through the Colosseum’s expansive walls, your guide will share stories of the dramatic spectacles, battles, and political events that unfolded here.
• Roman Forum - Once the center of the Roman Republic, the Roman Forum inspired many contemporary democracies. It was a vibrant marketplace and considered the city’s pinnacle.
• Palatine Hill - The tour then proceeds to Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome, rooted in the legendary conflict between two brothers. Accompanied by expert guides, you’ll explore Palatine Hill’s slopes, hearing timeless tales of myth and history.

No other tour brings you closer to Rome’s rich history, significance, and treasures.

• Vatican City - After the Vatican tour, enjoy some leisure time to savor authentic Italian cuisine (at your own expense) before returning to Rome for the tour’s second segment.
• Vatican Museums - With a friendly guide, access the Vatican Museums through an exclusive partner entrance. Unlike the standard entry offered by over 200 tour operators, this special access allows you to begin your visit promptly, saving up to four hours during peak times and providing more time to appreciate the Museums’ splendor.
• Sistine Chapel - Inside, you and your small group will explore the Vatican’s highlights with an expert guide. The tour showcases artistic marvels, including Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes and La Pietà in St. Peter’s Basilica, along with the museums’ exquisite relics, paintings, and tapestries. Throughout, your knowledgeable, English-speaking guide will offer intriguing insights unique to locals.
• St. Peter’s Basilica - Following the Sistine Chapel, continue with your guide to St. Peter’s Basilica, the symbolic heart of the Catholic Church. Discover its history and view more Vatican art, such as Michelangelo’s La Pietà, sculpted when he was just 24. Admire Bernini’s baldachin, then bid farewell to your guide in St. Peter’s Square.

Please note that St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square may be closed on Wednesdays due to the weekly Papal Audience. In such cases, an extended itinerary within the Vatican Museums will be provided.

• Guided Tours of Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, St Peter’s Basilica
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Reserved Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• Colosseum entrance ticket (€18)
• Reserved Access to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica
• Audio headset so you can always hear your guide at the Colosseum & Vatican

• Food and drinks
• Transfers between the two tours

Experience Rome’s top attractions—the Vatican and the Colosseum—on this full-day guided tour. With an expert guide, enjoy exclusive, reserved entry to the Vatican Museums and explore its magnificent artistic treasures, including Michelangelo’s extraordinary frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. After some free time for lunch (at your own expense), continue to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Take a guided tour of the stunning amphitheater and explore the evocative ruins of the Forum.

• Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum & St Peter’s Basilica. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
• 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 & St Peter’s Basilica
• Please note there will be approximately 2-4 hours free time between the two tours, depending on the selected time. You have to make your own way from your morning tour to the afternoon tour. There is plenty of time to travel either by taxi or metro.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.