Colosseum, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour in Rome

Explore Rome's ancient history and Renaissance art on a small-group walking tour led by an English-speaking guide. Take the visits over one or two days; property pickup and transportation between sites are available only with the one-day transfer option.

• Explore the Colosseum's gladiatorial history among the monuments of ancient Rome
• Admire Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
• Discover the grandeur of Saint Peter’s Basilica with skip-the-line admission

Itinerary

1. Start at 08:15. For the meet-up options, meet your guide inside the park at the corner of Via delle Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi. The 1-day pickup option starts with a shared transfer from selected locations; pickup may be early or late.
2. Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on a 3-hour guided tour. Visit in the morning on the 1-day options or on the first day of the 2-day option. The meet-up options finish this section at Palatine Hill at 11:15.
3. For the meet-up options, arrange your own transportation to the Vatican tour meeting point. Transportation between sites is included with the 1-day pickup option.
4. Discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on a 3-hour guided tour. Visit in the afternoon on the 1-day options or on the second day of the 2-day option.
5. Finish at the Vatican Museums. The meet-up options end at 17:00 or 17:30, depending on the schedule; the 1-day pickup option ends at 17:15.

What's Included

• Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• Skip-the-line admission to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Basilica
• English-speaking guide and headset
• Pickup from selected properties and transportation between sites with the one-day transfer option; return drop-off is not included

Important details

• Ages 0–17 require an accompanying paying adult. Children ages 0–2 join free; child tickets cover ages 3–17.
• Requires considerable walking and stair climbing. This activity is not wheelchair-accessible.
• This tour is not recommended during pregnancy or for anyone with back problems, heart conditions, disabilities or other serious medical conditions.
• Bring your valid ID and a passport with at least 6 months of validity. Your tour name must match your ID or passport; entry will be refused if it does not.
• If you have a pacemaker, bring a certificate to bypass security screening.
• Wear appropriate clothing for religious sites. Flip-flops, shorts, tank tops and sleeveless shirts are not permitted.
• Do not bring bulky bags, trolleys or glass bottles into the Colosseum. No cloakroom is available.
• Only shoulder bags up to 15 cm wide are permitted in the Vatican Museums. Suitcases, large bags, umbrellas, tripods and signage are prohibited.
• Stay with your assigned guide for Vatican Museums access. Opting out forfeits your tour and tickets without a refund.
• Some areas of the Vatican Museums and Saint Peter’s Basilica may close without notice. Heightened security may cause delays.
• The tour does not operate on the first Sunday of each month. Attractions also close on some holidays.
• For meet-up options, arrive 15 minutes before departure. For the pickup option, be ready 45 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded.