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 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
- 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
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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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FamilyVerified bookingAug 20265/5The experience was excellent thanks to the way the guide accompanied us, explained things, and paid attention to everyone on the tour. While everything is vast and spectacular, having someone who knows what they're doing makes it even more enriching—10/10 to the guide!LLe G
CoupleVerified booking5 days ago5/5Paolo is a very interesting and funny guide. He was able to share his extensive knowledge while adding little touches of humor.CChristie D
FamilyVerified booking4 days ago5/5Fantastic tour guide, he was very knowledgeable & the tour covered so many monuments. Very easy to find the start of the tourAAntonio D
GroupVerified bookingYesterday4/5Our tour guide (Paola) was lovely, very educational, and pleasant. As for the tour overall, it was good. Objections: In my case, I booked the tour of the Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel + St. Peter's Basilica. At the end of the tour, after coming down from the Sistine Chapel, I don't understand why we had to go through a new security check (line) to enter St. Peter's Basilica, since right at the exit of the Sistine Chapel you can avoid this check and go directly to the Basilica. All this is because our guide ended the tour in St. Peter's Square and not in the Basilica itself, meaning we had to stand in the aforementioned security line to enter the Basilica. And all this after having already passed the relevant security checks for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at the beginning of the visit. On the other hand, it was way too crowded at certain points of the tour, but I understand this is not entirely the agency's fault, but rather due to the organization and access control of people at the museum. Also, although it was a minor thing, we had our tour booked for 11:45 AM and the day before they changed it to 2:00 PM. Since I had no plans for the afternoon, I had no objection to accepting the change. But my question is: if I hadn't been able to do the tour at 2:00 PM, what options would I have been given, considering we traveled for just a few days to enjoy Rome?JJeremy O
CoupleVerified bookingLast week5/5We had an absolutely fantastic guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum! It was truly an unforgettable experience. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the history of Ancient Rome. They brought everything to life and made the tour interesting and enjoyable from beginning to end. Walking through the Colosseum and imagining what life was like thousands of years ago was amazing. Palatine Hill was beautiful, with incredible views, and the Roman Forum was simply fascinating. Having a guide to explain the history and stories behind everything made such a big difference. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome. A wonderful experience and definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Italy! Thank you for making our visit to Rome so special!
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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