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Rome in a Day: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Colosseum

8 Reviews 4.25 out of 5 stars Based on 8 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy
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Overview

See the top sights of Rome, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with your Rome in a Day experience will finish at the Colosseum.

Enjoy all the sites you visit (Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and Colosseum).

If you only have a short period of time to see the absolute best that Rome has to offer, this tour is the perfect way to maximize your time and experience the wonder of the city in the company of an expert local guide in a group.

What's Included

  • 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.
  • No transportation between Vatican & Colosseum is included
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Via Santamaura
21, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Colosseum

You'll end your Rome in a Day experience at the Colosseum. Enter into the iconic amphitheater for a full Colosseum tour including the general access areas on the first and second tiers.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

Your Rome in a day tour begins at the Vatican Museums with our skip the line tickets, you'll avoid the long wait to enter and get right into the highlights of the coleection with your guide, like the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and His Sons
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Last part of the Vatican Museums you find the amazing Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Pls note you need to show up at meetingpoints 15 minutes before tourstart otherwise you will loose your tour

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome in a Day: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Colosseum?

A: This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour 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.

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Activity code: C-48843P12

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome in a Day: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Colosseum?
A:
This tour 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 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.
  • Vatican Museums & Colosseum tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • No transportation between Vatican & Colosseum is included.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Rome in a Day: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Colosseum is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome in a Day: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Colosseum will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 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.
  • Vatican Museums & Colosseum tour
  • No transportation between Vatican & Colosseum is included

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Pls note you need to show up at meetingpoints 15 minutes before tourstart otherwise you will loose your tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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