Rome

Colosseum with arena experience and Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel

Rome, Italy

2 in 1 Small Group Tour Colosseum with Arena Entrance and Vatican

From $197.45

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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

2 to 3 hours
Offered in: English

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Overview

Skip the line at the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum on this two-in-one-day tour of Rome’s must-visit sites. Starting early, first visit the Vatican Museum, and Sistine Chapel. Listen to tales of the popes and the artists who lavishly decorated the Vatican as you explore, then take a break for lunch. Later, head into the heart of ancient Rome for a skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum. Stand on the arena floor where gladiators fought, then stroll through Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with your guide.

Skip the long lines outside the Vatican and Colosseum
Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum’s arena floor
Check out ancient ruins at Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum

What's Included

Professional guide
Vatican Museums skip the line tickets
Colosseum entrance
Sistine Chapel

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

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Start time

10:00 AM

End point

Sistine Chapel
00120, Vatican City

What To Expect

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican City (Pass By)

Vatican Museums

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for children under 18 as proof of age

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.
If you choose the option with Roman Forum and Palatine hill, the order of the visit of this tour can be: first Roman forum and Palatine hill and then Colosseum
If you arrive late you might lose the entrance at the Colosseum
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.
Please Note: In some areas the stroller must be carried by yourself due to architectural restrictions
Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check. Visitors cannot avoid these checks. local operator is not responsible for time spent waiting to pass security checks
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

73 reviews

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Amazing

Shari_W, Oct 2023

Seeing this was once in a lifetime. It was truly amazing and so historical. Still cannot understand how they were able to construct so many years ago without the tools of today It was extremely crowded in bc the museums

An all in one complete tour

Michelle_M, Oct 2023

All in all this was a good tour experience. I received several email correspondences prior to the tour one in which was to change the time of the tour. The meeting up could have been better organized as there was a lot of confusion. The head sets were much appreciated to hear the tour guides. It was great not to have to wait in line to enter the exhibits. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and kept the group together despite the business around us. The Colosseum and the Vatican are must see tours.

fabulous

thomas_i, Jul 2023

the history lesson Andrada is the BEST NOONE DOES IT BETTER!!!! Knowledgeable, funny and just a great host she is a great representative of the City of Rome

Rescheduled in Rome

Mikael_M, Jul 2023

Four star only because it was rescheduled then delayed or it would of been five but the guide was great. We had three tours in Rome and they were all rescheduled

Great experience

Lauren_M, Jul 2023

We started off trying to find our tour group with every other tour group with about 200-300 people. Our tour had started while we were trying to check in even though we were early. Had to jog up to the group. The “skip the line” really is not 100% true - the group tours wait in line to go through security but the tour guide was sharing facts about the colosseum throughout the wait which made it worth it. The tour itself was great - our guide had some great facts. The walk to the forum was a bit of a hike but well worth it. There was about 3 hours between the colosseum and the Vatican which was enough time for gelato and lunch. The Vatican tour guide was amazing - she explained all the important figures of the Sistine chapel beforehand. The Vatican itself was quite cramped and crowded but it was high season when we went. Overall a very comprehensive tour for a first trip to Rome.

A day in Rome to be remembered

Mark_T, Jul 2023

The tour of the Coleseum is amazing... Our guide was very engaging and knowledgable and was certainly proud of his Roman ancestry... As good as he was at the Colesseum our guide at the Vatican City was superb... Her knowledge and familiarity with the inner workings of the Vatican City ensured we were pushed to front of lines and also allowed us access to places that most could not get to... The highlight though was not necessarily the Sistine Chapel (which is impressive) but the Cathedral of St Peters Basilica which is truly amazing.

Fantastic day

Andrea_M, Jul 2023

Fantastic guide, great experience, memories for a lifetime. We really enjoyed our tour and learned so much from the guide, great day.

Didn’t get a good guide

Ethan_C, Jul 2023

Our guide was not very good. He frequently made things up to embellish his stories. He significantly downplayed the darker parts of ancient Roman society, instead giving a highly romanticized version of history. He also pushed climate change denier conspiracy theories. Idk, other guides might be better.

Only got to see 1/2 of tour

Kristi_F, Jun 2023

We were never able to tour the colosseum. The "meeting point" listed on our tickets was for the Sistine Chapel portion of the tour. However, we didn't know this as it just stated "meeting point." Upon arriving early at the designated "meeting spot" we were told that we wre at the wrong location and needed to get a cab and travel across town for to the colosseum meeting spot. We were told they would call and say that we were on the way. Unfortunately, after having the taxi get us in the general vicinity we had an extraordinarily difficult time finding the office which then had a sign on the door sending us to another meeting spot. Obviously we missed the tour, the call was never made saying that we were on the way, and the young women we tried to get to help us was less than understanding and insulting at times. She did eventually find us tour for the following day but we were flying out the next day and could not make that. The Sistine Chapel portion of the tour was very informative and it was beautiful to view. However, we were very disappointed that we couldn't attend the colosseum tour. I do believe this was a viator issue versus the tour company as they misrepresented the meeting point. I will be reaching out to see if we can receive a partial refund due to this experience. Honestly, I would just buy skip the line tours once you arrive in the city.

Just wow!

Steven_I, Jan 2020

Being two of the most iconic sites in Rome, my wife and I decided to have a tour rather than just it ourselves. The day is split into two - with the first half being at the Vatican and the second a Colosseum/ Roman Forum. You only have an hour to get between sites, I would recommend getting a taxi between sites to maximize the time for lunch and travel. We had a different guide for each attraction. Both guides that we had were incredible (Renata and Diego). They were knowledgeable and could answer any question put to them. The skip the line tickets are definitely worth it - the last thing that you want to be doing is wasting hour in line rather than enjoying landmarks. Some guests struggled a bit with the walking and steps - unfortunately, this is unavoidable given the landmarks in question. I would 100% recommend this tour for anyone wanting to make the most of a day in Rome!

Response from Host, Feb 2020

We feel honored and humble to read your great review! In fact, Renata and Diego are ones of the best tour guides in the Colosseo. Always keep in mind that to explore Rome, you'll do a lot of walking but it's definitely worth it.

Long day but a lot of good information

Experience534491, Oct 2019

I enjoyed how knowledgeable both of my tour guides were for both the Vatican tour and Colosseum tour but overall it was too much. We saw a lot but even with the break in between the two tours it was a lot to do in one day. Once you leave the Colosseum you continue on to the Palatine Forum but at this point in the day I was exhausted and could barely keep up with the tour. All in all a good tour where you can fit in a lot but probably too much for one day.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hello, We are very happy to learn you had a great tour experience but sorry you found it tiring. Please know we have different tours available to meet the requirements of walking less. Simply book the tour that is most suited for your personal requirements. Should you require our assistance simple contact us and we will gladly help you!

italy

325gizelled, Jun 2019

it was good information during tour . the tour lady was great , however in the afternoon it was very hot in June.

Response from Host, Jun 2019

Thank you for this review! The weather is not under our control, however, we are very happy we got to provide you with a great tour experience despite it!

3 generation trip

KANTHI_R, Jun 2019

we were in italy for a girls' trip. the positives of this tour: vatican tour (informative, well paced, engaging guide); negatives: it was very difficult to find the meeting place for the 2nd part colosseum tour, guide although very knowledgeable spoke in a such a soft voice that it was very difficult to hear and understand him and the tour of the roman forum was much much longer than it needed to be.

Response from Host, Jun 2019

Please note our guides are also there to personalize your experience and so if you require them to speak more loudly or clearly or if you have any curiosities about what you are seeing feel free to simply ask. You will find them very accommodating! As for the meeting point, instructions are provided on your voucher and it is easy to reach usually. However, we also provided a customer service number on the voucher so that you may contact the stuff for whatever needs to be resolved and this includes difficulty finding any locations. As for the duration of the tour, please note you can call us anytime and we will help you choose the version of your that is most suited to your timetables. Thank you for taking the time to review us!

Long day but worth it

Emma_P, Mar 2019

The Vatican tour was exceptional with a knowledgable guide who took time to speak to us and made the most of the time allowed. We were a very small group (4) which allowed for a very personal experience. Only criticism was that our start was changed the night before for a later time which didn’t give us long to grab some food before the colosseum. Again a good guide who spoke with passion and knowledge

Great tour

Roam43421479868, Feb 2019

Brilliant day, We enjoyed both the Vatican and Colosseum tours. Well organised and informative. Great guides, would recommend.

Skip-the-Line Vatican and Colosseum Tour

DONNA_D, Sep 2018

a worthwhile investment. Our guide for both tours were extremely knowledgeable and patient with our many questions.I highly recommend this company

Awesome colosseum tour

DaveW_S, Aug 2018

We used the same company for our Vatican and colosseum/forum/palatine tour. Sergio was an excellent tour coordinator. Rescheduled our tour when the colosseum closed the forum. Do not wait in line for this tour! Guide had great history at every stop. Had a thunderstorm at Palatine hill but only enhanced the beautiful marble. Walked right in at each site. Highly recommend.

Came alive with Fe !

jeryl_c, Jul 2018

Fe (felicity) our guide was so excited with so much detail that it made our tour come alive ....I wish we had other tours booked with her ....she was wonderful !

Excellent tour and excellent tour...

Jerry H, May 2018

Excellent tour and excellent tour guides. They were extremely knowledgeable about the sites and went at a nice pace.

Amazing! Totally worth the price! Wear...

Lismany_M, Mar 2018

Amazing! Totally worth the price! Wear comfortable shoes.