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Colosseum, Vatican Museums and other spots 1 Day Private Tour

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On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.
8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Italian

Overview

Dear Guests,
We are pleased to welcome you to one of our most requested tours! This experience includes a professional English-speaking driver and a dedicated tour guide for the Vatican Museums.
Over the course of 8 hours, you will explore the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, along with other beautiful and significant sites in Rome. These include the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, and the Colosseum. Enjoy complete relaxation and comfort as you travel in a Mercedes limousine.
We look forward to providing you with an unforgettable experience!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Colosseum tickets
  • Tickets Vatican museums and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Vatican Museums

This is a guided tour! You will have a dedicated tour guide who will take you through the most renowned parts of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Your guide will provide all the information you need. With skip-the-line tickets, you won't waste any time and will quickly become immersed in the fascinating history.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

The largest and most significant church in the world is adorned with hundreds of artworks, embodying a unique treasure that inspires all who visit!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Circo Massimo

It was the site of a famous ancient stadium, the largest in Rome, used for chariot races. This stadium was completely dismantled and later immortalized by the movie Ben-Hur.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Colosseum

The second-largest entertainment structure of ancient Rome, nowadays it is the symbol of modern Rome, and it was built over a period of eight years to host gladiatorial contests. You will be guided inside the monument for a beautiful and detailed tour.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

The Roman Forum was the heart of ancient Rome, originally just a marketplace, then step by step it became a center of civic importance and a place of public functions and ceremonies. You will be shown the forum from the terrace of Capitol Hill.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The tour fee includes a guide service for the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica and Colosseum.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum, Vatican Museums and other spots 1 Day Private Tour?

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-59821P1

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum, Vatican Museums and other spots 1 Day Private Tour?
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:
  • Bottled water.
  • Colosseum tickets.
  • Tickets Vatican museums and St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Mercedes van or sedan, or Tesla.
  • Tour guide for Colosseum.
  • Guide for the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 5. 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 Colosseum, Vatican Museums and other spots 1 Day Private Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum, Vatican Museums and other spots 1 Day Private Tour 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.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Colosseum tickets
  • Tickets Vatican museums and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Mercedes van or sedan, or Tesla
  • Tour guide for Colosseum
  • Guide for the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The tour fee includes a guide service for the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica and Colosseum.
  • If skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican are sold out, we will use regular entry tickets.
  • We inform our potential customers that we cannot guarantee a visit to St. Peter's Basilica due to issues with purchasing tickets.
  • Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed.

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