Combo (Save 17%): Colosseum + Vatican Museums Guided Tour
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With this money-saving combo, go on unique guided tours of Rome's 2 most iconic sites. View divine artworks in the Vatican Museums and learn the Colosseum's history!
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- Make your visit to the Colosseum and Vatican more immersive with two expertly guided tours in English. A great-value option for travelers who want engaging stories and historical insight across both ancient and artistic Rome.
- Schedule both tours on the same day or on different days—your choice
- Timed entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Timed entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Make your visit to the Colosseum and Vatican more immersive with two expertly guided tours in Italian. A great-value option for travelers who want engaging stories and historical insight across both ancient and artistic Rome.
- Schedule both tours on the same day or on different days—your choice
- Timed entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Timed entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Make your visit to the Colosseum and Vatican more immersive with two expertly guided tours in Spanish. A great-value option for travelers who want engaging stories and historical insight across both ancient and artistic Rome.
- Schedule both tours on the same day or on different days—your choice
- Timed entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Timed entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Make your visit to the Colosseum and Vatican more immersive with two expertly guided tours in German. A great-value option for travelers who want engaging stories and historical insight across both ancient and artistic Rome.
- Schedule both tours on the same day or on different days—your choice
- Timed entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Timed entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Make your visit to the Colosseum and Vatican more immersive with two expertly guided tours in French. A great-value option for travelers who want engaging stories and historical insight across both ancient and artistic Rome.
- Schedule both tours on the same day or on different days—your choice
- Timed entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Timed entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
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Explore Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with an expert guide
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Continue to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel—home to Michelangelo’s ceiling
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Pre-booked timed access helps you avoid on-site purchase queues at both sites
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Discover Ancient Rome and Renaissance art in one seamless, well-planned experience
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Flexible scheduling—visit both landmarks on the same day or split across days
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Colosseum
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Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
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Expert local English, Italian, Spanish, French or German-speaking guide
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Timed entry to Colosseum
Vatican Museums
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Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry
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Expert local English, Italian, Spanish, French or German-speaking guide
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Colosseum
- Access to the Colosseum underground, arena floor, or upper floors
Vatican Museums
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Bogdan is a great guide, he made all the experience easy to keep up, interesting and funny. we liked his way to keep us together, in a good pace even for the elders, always giving history hints and knowledge with humour! Vatican museum and Cappella Sistina stand at their height of expectations for anyone who have never visited them, but better do this with guide if it's your first time visiting. We didn't had the chance to visit the basilica since it was Wednesday and every Wednesday there is a pop auditorium. Although we just visited the basilica next day on our own, no ticket needed just some queue waiting. Better try it late in the afternoon and before 19.00 nothing to complain about, except the really crowded and touristic vibe you bump on allover the city, but this is inevitable.IInge V
CoupleVerified booking2 weeks ago4/5We had booked a combo of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, but after the extensive tour of the museum and visiting the Sistine Chapel, we had no energy left for the basilica. I would definitely book that separately another time. So many impressions, so much seen and heard! We had a very enthusiastic, wonderful guide named Francesca who shared lively stories and answered all our questions. The only unfortunate thing was the huge crowd of tourists, which meant there was no chance to take everything in peacefully in the Sistine Chapel; guards were ordering people to keep moving.JJeannette B
GroupVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Ian was very informative. He had a wonderful sense of humor. We appreciated how thoughtful he was to all the families. He made sure we had bathroom breaks and pointed out water fountains so we could refill our water bottles. He kept us on time and also gave us time to take pictures. Thank you for the awesome tour! We really appreciated the commentary about Russell Crowe before and after....TTerrance P
GroupVerified bookingOct 20265/5Our guide did an excellent job explaining everything we were viewing. She was very patient because my wife and girls needed the bathroom. She adjusted and navigated the group until they returned. She keep the group organized, mixed in humor and great stories to keep us entertained. Overall fantastic experience.TTerry C
GroupVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5Our tour guide was Francesco and he was incredible. Best tour guide I've ever had. You could tell how passionate he was about the history of Rome and it was fascinating. I learned so much and am grateful for the experience. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn about the Vatican and its history.
Experience two sides of Rome—ancient power and papal splendor—on this flexible, skip-the-line guided combo.
Getting started
Head to your assigned meeting points at the Colosseum and Vatican, depending on your chosen dates. Arrive at least 15–20 minutes early with valid ID for a smooth check-in. Security checks are mandatory at both sites, so expect bag scans.
What to expect
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Walk in the footsteps of gladiators and emperors at the world’s most iconic ancient arena.
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Enter the Colosseum with a guide who brings the amphitheater’s brutal history to life.
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Continue to the Roman Forum—once the political and commercial heart of Rome.
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Climb Palatine Hill, the mythological birthplace of Rome and home to imperial palaces.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Discover one of the world’s greatest art collections inside the Vatican.
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Stroll through halls like the Gallery of Maps and the opulent Raphael Rooms.
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End at the Sistine Chapel—stand beneath Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling fresco.
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What to bring
- It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
What's not allowed
Colosseum
- For safety and security reasons, no large backpacks or pieces of luggage are allowed inside the Colosseum. No storage facility is available. You can, however, take a baby stroller into the Colosseum with you, should it be necessary.
Vatican Museums
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Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.
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Big bags and suitcases aren't allowed inside the attraction, but guests can make use of the lockers on site.
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Since complete silence is to be observed within the walls of the Sistine Chapel according to the rules of the Vatican, the guides will provide you with information about the site outside the Chapel. Visitors are to maintain silence within the Chapel as well.
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Photography and the use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the Sistine Chapel.
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Pets and other small animals are not allowed in the venue, with the exception of guide dogs.
Accessibility
Colosseum
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Vatican Museums
- While the guided tour is not accessible by wheelchair, the Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire and free entry for visitors with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) and a companion if required.
Additional info
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Bookings require accurate full names, so double-check at checkout to avoid issues. Bring a valid photo ID—it must match your ticket for entry!
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Tours may be split across days or done on the same day based on your choice.
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Book tours on different days or leave at least 3–4 hours between them. If visiting both on the same day, keep at least 1 hour between slots—commute takes 30–40 mins.
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Each guided tour lasts 2–3 hours, so allow time for personal exploration too.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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