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Combo (Save 26%): Colosseum + Vatican Museums Access

Name: Combo (Save 26%): Colosseum + Vatican Museums Access
Start: 2026-05-06T08:15:00
End: 2026-05-06T20:00:00
Location: Rome

Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.

Visitors exploring the first floor of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.

Entrance to the Vatican Museums with sculptures above the door in Rome.

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Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Use this combo to get discounted access to Rome's most famous landmarks – the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum!

Select your option

Colosseum Standard Access + Vatican Hosted Entry

from €81.80

€60.49

26% off

Colosseum

Timed entry to the Colosseum at your selected time.
Explore the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace.
Learn all about Colosseum's legends with a multilingual audio guide, available offline so you can explore uninterrupted at your own pace.

Vatican Museums

Lines at the Vatican are notoriously long—your host helps you skip the stress by validating your ticket and guiding you through the entry process.
Meet your host at the location specified in your ticket, just a short walk from the Vatican Museums entrance.
Continue on to explore the divine frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.

Colosseum Arena Access + Vatican Hosted Entry

from €91.80

€72.40

21% off

Colosseum

Exclusive access to Colosseum's Arena Floor, where brace gladiator's fought for their glory
Timed entry to the Colosseum at your selected time.
Explore the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace.
Learn all about Colosseum's legends with a multilingual audio guide, available offline so you can explore uninterrupted at your own pace.

Vatican Museums

Lines at the Vatican are notoriously long—your host helps you skip the stress by validating your ticket and guiding you through the entry process.
Meet your host at the location specified in your ticket, just a short walk from the Vatican Museums entrance.
Continue on to explore the divine frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.

4.4/5(46,548)

Casey G

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

If you’re visiting Rome, this is one of those “just do it” experiences—and skip-the-line tickets make a noticeable difference, but with some caveats. First, the biggest advantage: you avoid the ticket purchase line, which can easily stretch 2–3 hours during peak season . Instead, you walk in at your scheduled time, which makes the whole experience smoother and less stressful. That said, the name is a bit misleading. You’re not skipping all lines. Everyone still goes through security, and depending on the day, that can still take time . So don’t expect VIP, zero-wait access. Inside, the experience is incredible. The Vatican Museums are massive, packed with world-class art, and the route naturally leads you to the Sistine Chapel, which absolutely lives up to the hype. Bottom line: Worth it—especially in busy seasons—but manage expectations. You’re paying to skip the worst line, not all of them. If you want the best experience, go early, book a timed entry, and consider a guided tour for context.

Paula P

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Everything went smoothly because everyone spoke to us in Spanish, but the young woman who walked us to the door was especially lovely. My father was traveling on an electric scooter for people with limited mobility, and she arranged for us to get his ticket and my mother’s for free, as well as a wheelchair to help us get around more easily using the elevators and navigating the areas we needed to visit… I would definitely choose them again without hesitation.

Mette L

Group

Verified booking

Yesterday

Everything worked well, starting with the booking (though I had a little trouble selecting the language for the audio guide when I tried it on my iPhone, but it worked fine on my tablet). The app works great even offline. And it was easy to find the meeting point. And the Colosseum is, well, the Colosseum 😊

Sabine S

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

The man at the entrance was so nice and helpful. Great Job. So many tourists. This hard . They stolz our phone. This Was not good. But the Man at the collosseum was just great. Thank you a lot

Lucrezia B

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

We booked at the last minute, and this was the only site that still had tickets. The meeting point was easy to find, and we got in quickly and without any issues. 5 stars!

Hansjörg S

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Check-in, picking up the audio guides, and entering the Colosseum went smoothly; the office is quite far away; the German text on the audio guide is riddled with distracting pronunciation errors; apparently no one checked the AI translation; for the price, I expected more. It was much better at the Roman Forum.

Visit 2 of Rome's most sought-after attractions with a single money-saving ticket.

Discover era-defining art by Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci, and Titian, amongst others at the Vatican Museums.

The collection spans 54 galleries and includes the Gallery of Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and more.

Marvel at the stunning frescoes that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.

Get access to the Colosseum, a landmark synonymous with Rome itself, along with an audio commentary that dives deep into its history.

Also access the Roman Forum, hub of socio-economic life in Ancient Rome, and Palatine Hill, where you can take in unparalleled views of the city.

Colosseum

Access to the Colosseum Arena & floors 1 and 2

Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Digital audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Chinese

Access to exclusive Arena floor (as per option selected)

Vatican Museums

Entry to the Vatican Museums

Access to the Sistine Chapel

Colosseum

Access to the Colosseum underground

Live guide

Vatican Museums

Entry to St. Peter's Basilica

Audio guide

Live guide

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Casey G
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
If you’re visiting Rome, this is one of those “just do it” experiences—and skip-the-line tickets make a noticeable difference, but with some caveats. First, the biggest advantage: you avoid the ticket purchase line, which can easily stretch 2–3 hours during peak season . Instead, you walk in at your scheduled time, which makes the whole experience smoother and less stressful. That said, the name is a bit misleading. You’re not skipping all lines. Everyone still goes through security, and depending on the day, that can still take time . So don’t expect VIP, zero-wait access. Inside, the experience is incredible. The Vatican Museums are massive, packed with world-class art, and the route naturally leads you to the Sistine Chapel, which absolutely lives up to the hype. Bottom line: Worth it—especially in busy seasons—but manage expectations. You’re paying to skip the worst line, not all of them. If you want the best experience, go early, book a timed entry, and consider a guided tour for context.
Ana V
Family
Verified booking
Yesterday
The whole experience was excellent, Jessica, our guide was outgoing, communicative, even though this was her last tour of the day - she did her best to tell us the story of Vatican city and Sistine chapel in a beautiful way. The issue we have is that we paid the amount said for the "skip the line tickets", but when we came to the meeting point we were said that what we paid is only the entrance to the museum, if we want to "skip the line" and have a guide we had to pay extra - which of course we did because it was the end of the day and we would't even go in if we waited on our own... Just to be clear - we are very satisfied, and would have paid in the start the full price. I don't see the reason for not stating the full price right away
Walid T
Solo
Verified booking
Yesterday
I expected my voucher was the final ticket to the venue. This issue caused embarrassment and hassle finding the office. After finding the office, they refused to give me the ticket until they gather ALL individuals despite the fact I paid 4 times the normal ticket price and told them I want to go alone! I don't mind people making money out of this, but it should not be at the expense and comfort of the visitors.
Paula P
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Everything went smoothly because everyone spoke to us in Spanish, but the young woman who walked us to the door was especially lovely. My father was traveling on an electric scooter for people with limited mobility, and she arranged for us to get his ticket and my mother’s for free, as well as a wheelchair to help us get around more easily using the elevators and navigating the areas we needed to visit… I would definitely choose them again without hesitation.
Patrick D
Group
Verified booking
Yesterday
Very nice website—ticket pickup works great... I was a little disappointed that the audio guide didn't offer French... and by the lack of basic directions at the various sites... especially at the exit from the forums, where we had to ask the guides for help. But that's very Italian... airports, train stations, other tourist sites, etc.

Access 2 of Rome's treasures: the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum, with a single ticket!

Vatican Museums

At the Vatican Museums, and explore a whole world of art for as long as you like. Admire classical sculptures, tapestries, and paintings by Renaissance greats like Raphael, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Bernini, and Leonardo da Vinci. There's an entire section devoted to Modern Religious Art, where you'll find pieces by van Gogh, Dalí, and Picasso. Must-visit sections of the Vatican Museums include the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Maps, the Sala Rotunda and the Gallery of Statues, and the Hall of Busts.

Of course, one cannot visit the Vatican Museums without seeing the iconic Sistine Chapel. Located at the end of the Vatican Museums and neighboring St. Peter's Basilica, this 15th-century chapel's walls and ceilings are covered by some of the most astounding frescoes ever produced. The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo in a span of 4 years, is considered to be a cornerstone of western art. The Last Judgement covers the wall behind the altar and is probably the most famous single work of art in the Sistine Chapel. Please note: Entry to the museums is by obligatory online booking.

Colosseum

The Colosseum is believed to have been built as a gift from the ancient emperors to the Roman people. This majestic outdoor amphitheater was once the epicenter for entertainment, hosting public spectacles and games. Quite a bloody past. It was, after all, a stage for gladiator fights, often including animals. This is your chance to step back in time, marvel at the impressive architecture, and walk the floor of the greatest arena known to mankind.

You also get entry to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. See popular sites such as the Temple of Antoninus Pius, Temple of Castor and Pollux, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Septimius Severus, and much more. Palatine Hill offers one of the best views of the city. Once considered the most desirable neighborhood in Rome, it is now an extensive archaeological site.

The audio guide, narrated by local experts, offers an interactive map of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. As you walk around, tap the area you are exploring and listen to brief commentary dedicated to that spot. Tip: Bring along your earphones for the best audio experience.

Vatican Museums

Monday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Thursday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Friday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Saturday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Sunday	Closed

Colosseum

Monday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Friday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Saturday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Sunday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm

Palatine Hill

Monday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Thursday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Friday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Saturday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Sunday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm

Important Information

Colosseum

The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Chinese.

Please bring your own earphones for the best audio guide experience.

Vatican Museums

For visitors with mobility impairment, the Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire from the cloakroom.

Please carry a valid ID with you and present it at the time of entry if requested. Should you fail to do so, venue authorities may deny you entry and such instances are not liable for reschedules or refunds.

Restrictions

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

Strict Dress Code: Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for all guests.

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.