Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Walking Tour
Overview
This full-day Rome tour secures timed entry to two of the city's most difficult tickets to obtain independently: the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum. Both sell out weeks in advance, and booking logistics can be complex. Your expert English-speaking guide leads a small group of no more than 20 through the Vatican's gallery halls, into the Sistine Chapel, and across the Roman Forum before stepping inside the ancient amphitheater. Between these two landmarks, enjoy a guided walking tour of Piazza Navona, the Pantheon exterior, and the Trevi Fountain, with private transportation connecting you from the Vatican to the city center so there is no navigating public transit mid-day. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Rome who want to cover the city's essential sights in one well-paced day, with all logistics handled.
What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Transfer between the Vatican and city center by van
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Exterior views of St. Peter's Basilica through the Scala Regia (Royal Staircase)
- Free Time for Lunch (at own expense)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Scala Regia access (except Wednesdays or special occasions)
- Expert English-Speaking Guide
- Guided Walking Tour past Navona Square, the Pantheon & Trevi Fountain
- Timed entry & Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel and Colosseum & Roman Forum
- St. Peter's Basilica entry
- Pantheon entry
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Lunch
Meeting Location
Viale Vaticano
100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Metropolitan City of Rome Capital
Italy
This tour typically ends at the Colosseum or Roman Forum. However, on rare occasions, the endpoint may change due to logistical reasons.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Rome
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Navona
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pantheon
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fontana di Trevi
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rome
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Foro Romano
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Colosseum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- This is a physically active tour and you'll be on your feet for a large portion of the day.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- A valid government-issued ID is required for entry into the Colosseum and Vatican. The name on your tickets must match the name on your government-issued ID or you will be refused entry.
- Depending on your Colosseum entry time, the order of the Colosseum and Roman Forum visits may be reversed.
- On Wednesdays and during other Vatican events, this tour does not include a view of the outside of St. Peter's Basilica due to closures.
- This tour includes free time for lunch at your own expense.
- We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- Transfer between the Vatican and city center by van.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Exterior views of St. Peter's Basilica through the Scala Regia (Royal Staircase).
- Free Time for Lunch (at own expense).
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Scala Regia access (except Wednesdays or special occasions).
- Expert English-Speaking Guide.
- Guided Walking Tour past Navona Square, the Pantheon & Trevi Fountain.
- Timed entry & Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel and Colosseum & Roman Forum.
- St. Peter's Basilica entry.
- Pantheon entry.
- Hotel pick up/drop off.
- Lunch.
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 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- This is a physically active tour and you'll be on your feet for a large portion of the day.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once 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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Transfer between the Vatican and city center by van
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Exterior views of St. Peter's Basilica through the Scala Regia (Royal Staircase)
- Free Time for Lunch (at own expense)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Scala Regia access (except Wednesdays or special occasions)
- Expert English-Speaking Guide
- Guided Walking Tour past Navona Square, the Pantheon & Trevi Fountain
- Timed entry & Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel and Colosseum & Roman Forum
- St. Peter's Basilica entry
- Pantheon entry
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- This is a physically active tour and you'll be on your feet for a large portion of the day.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- A valid government-issued ID is required for entry into the Colosseum and Vatican. The name on your tickets must match the name on your government-issued ID or you will be refused entry.
- Depending on your Colosseum entry time, the order of the Colosseum and Roman Forum visits may be reversed.
- On Wednesdays and during other Vatican events, this tour does not include a view of the outside of St. Peter's Basilica due to closures.
- This tour includes free time for lunch at your own expense.
- We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
