Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Passport or valid ID is mandatory on the tour day.
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It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen during the summer
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the very best of Rome in a single, full-day experience that brings together the city’s most iconic ancient and Renaissance landmarks. Begin your journey at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, where you’ll step back into the heart of Ancient Rome. Depending on the option selected, enjoy the convenience of a small-group tour with transportation or make your way independently to the meeting point as indicated on your voucher.
After the morning visit, enjoy free time for lunch at your own pace (not included), before continuing to the Vatican area in the afternoon. Explore the Vatican Museums, admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, and conclude in St. Peter’...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Visit inside all of the attractions
Wireless Audio Headsets
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza del Risorgimento
Vatican Afternoon tour - Meeting Point: 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).
Return
Saint Peter's Square
End your guided experience in St. Peter’s Square, and enjoy the fascinating history and architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica from the outside.
Itinerary
1
Park Colle Oppio
Meeting point at: 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).
15 minutes
2
Colosseum
Step into the heart of ancient Rome! The Colosseum, once called the Amphitheatrum Flavium, stands as the world's largest amphitheater. Marvel at this iconic symbol of Rome, where gladiators once battled, and feel the echoes of history under your feet. The visit includes a tour to the first and second rings of the amphitheatre.
1 hour
3
Roman Forum
Wander through the Roman Forum, a magnificent sprawl of ruins nestled between Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum. As you journey along the Via dei Fori Imperiali, you'll traverse the heart of an ancient empire, witnessing the splendor of what was once the most important archaeological complex in the world.
30 minutes
4
Palatine Hill
Ascend the historic Palatine Hill, the most central of Rome's seven hills. Standing 40 meters high above the Roman Forum, it whispers tales of ancient legends. Believed to be inhabited since 1000 BC, the Palatine Hill is said to be where Romulus, the founder of Rome, was raised by a she-wolf.
30 minutes
5
Vatican Museums
Embark on an artistic pilgrimage 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.
2 hours
6
Sistine Chapel
Conclude your tour with a visit to the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, a crown jewel of Vatican artistry. As you stand beneath the breathtaking ceiling painted by Michelangelo, allow its stories to wash over you. Please note: While our knowledgeable guide will provide intricate insights from the outside, remember that speaking is not permitted within the chapel to maintain its sanctity and reverence. Let the silent beauty speak for itself.
30 minutes
7
St. Peter's Square
Note: Explanation provided from outside. Following the information, guests will be given free time to explore at their own pace.
30 minutes
1-Day Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Tour
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Discover the very best of Rome in a single, full-day experience that brings together the city’s most iconic ancient and Renaissance landmarks. Begin your journey at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, where you’ll step back into the heart of Ancient Rome. Depending on the option selected, enjoy the convenience of a small-group tour with transportation or make your way independently to the meeting point as indicated on your voucher.
After the morning visit, enjoy free time for lunch at your own pace (not included), before continuing to the Vatican area in the afternoon. Explore the Vatican Museums, admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, and conclude in St. Peter’...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Visit inside all of the attractions
Wireless Audio Headsets
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza del Risorgimento
Vatican Afternoon tour - Meeting Point: 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).
Return
Saint Peter's Square
End your guided experience in St. Peter’s Square, and enjoy the fascinating history and architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica from the outside.