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Experience a look into ancient Rome and the Vatican!
In the morning, admire the Colosseum, the symbol of ancient Roman times; Palatine Hill, the place where Rome has its origin; and the most important and beautiful archaeological area in the world, the Roman Forum.
After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the Vatican Museums, one of the most important art collections in existence.
The itinerary includes the Pio Clementino Hall, Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, the Candelabra Gallery, the Tapestries Gallery, the Maps Gallery,and the Sistine Chapel, where you can admire the breathtaking frescos by Michelangelo, one of the most famous artworks of all time.
The tour ends in St. Peter’s Square, dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola and surrounded by Bernini’s double Colonnade.
Itinerary:
Colosseum
Palatine Hill
Roman Forum
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
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Additional Information
● Please provide your accommodation details at the time of booking. Please note that it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to contact the local contact number one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time
● Arrival at the meeting point is required between 20 and 15 minutes before departure. Pick-up service from centrally located hotels is organized between 50 and 20 minutes before departure
● Colosseum tickets are nominative and non-transferable. The first and last name entered in the booking must exactly match the document presented on the day of the visit (ID card or passport). In case of discrepancy, access may be denied by the monument and the booking cancelled without refund
● All passengers must present valid documentation on the day of the tour
● It is mandatory to correctly complete the details of all passengers: full first name(s) and surname(s), date of birth, and nationality. The details entered in the booking cannot be edited; name or data changes are not allowed once the booking is closed. A cancellation and new booking will be required, subject to availability
● The date of birth is necessary to correctly identify adult, child, and infant categories. Nationality is especially required for special fares for European Union citizens aged between 18 and 25, when applicable
● All passengers, including children and infants (even if traveling free of charge), must be included in the booking and present valid documentation on the day of the visit. Children must always be accompanied by at least one adult
● Access to the Colosseum is through mandatory security checks with metal detectors. Although groups have access to a dedicated line, waiting times may vary depending on the season and visitor volume
● For security reasons, it is forbidden to enter with drones, large backpacks, suitcases or wheeled luggage, sharp objects, weapons, glass bottles, alcoholic beverages, aerosols, or trekking poles. Only small bags or backpacks are permitted. The Colosseum does not provide cloakroom or luggage storage facilities
● The itinerary and route of the tour may be modified according to daily operations or monument regulations
● Important: official tickets are not issued at the moment of booking and depend directly on the availability and allocation of the Colosseum. For this reason, the monument may modify entry times, access points, or routes when issuing tickets. If the visit cannot be confirmed on the selected date or time, an available alternative will be offered
● Vatican tickets are nominative and non-transferable. The first and last name must exactly match the document presented on the day of the visit (ID card or passport). In case of discrepancy, access may be denied by the monument and the booking cancelled without refund
● Access to the Vatican Museums for reserved groups is through a dedicated line. However, waiting times may vary depending on the season and security checks with metal detectors
● The itinerary inside the Vatican Museums may be modified according to internal museum regulations. Likewise, St. Peter’s Basilica may partially or completely close without prior notice due to ceremonies, extraordinary religious events, or Vatican decisions
● For security reasons, it is forbidden to enter with weapons, knives, scissors, blunt objects, alcoholic beverages, glass bottles or cans, laser pointers, large umbrellas, drones, and selfie sticks. Large backpacks or bags exceeding 40 × 35 × 15 cm are also not permitted
● As this is a place of worship, appropriate clothing is mandatory: shoulders and knees must remain covered during the visit
● The museum requires wheelchair users to follow a different itinerary and they will not be allowed to participate in the regular tour
● Important Vatican: official tickets and their issuance are guaranteed upon booking confirmation. However, the Vatican may make subsequent operational adjustments, so entry times, access points, or the tour route could be subject to change. In the event of a modification, the closest available time slot to the one originally selected will be assigned
Inclusions
✔ Skip the line entrance tickets to Colosseum and Roman Forum
✔ Skip the line entrance tickets to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and square
✔ Professional Guide
✔ Headsets
✔ Lunch
✔ Pickup only from hotels in the center of Rome with 24-hour reception
✔ Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica with guided visit
Exclusions
✖ Hotel drop-off
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before the start of the service. After this period, no modifications or refunds will be allowed, including in cases of no-show.
Meeting point
Pickup only from hotels in the center of Rome with 24-hour reception or Via Labicana angolo Piazza del Colosseo – Big Bus Kiosk