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Combo (Save 20%): Colosseum + Vatican Museums Tickets

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

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Colosseum Standard Access + Vatican Hosted Entry
from €75.80
€60.80
20% off

Colosseum

  • Reserved 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 €80.80
€71.80
11% off

Colosseum

  • Exclusive access to Colosseum's Arena Floor, where brace gladiator's fought for their glory —a highly recommended way to experience the amphitheater.
  • Reserved 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

(41,778)

Alexey Goral

Alexey

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We joined a small group and were guided directly into the Vatican Museums. After security and ticket scanning, the whole process took about 15 minutes, which was impressive considering the huge lines at 11:00 AM — we skipped them all. The museum itself is massive, more like a labyrinth of halls and galleries, with an incredible amount of people everywhere. The Sistine Chapel was almost overwhelming — we could only take a quick look, as the crowd was constantly being moved along by the staff. Personally, I don’t dive too deeply into art, so a brief look was enough for me, but for those who want to truly immerse themselves, the heavy flow of visitors can make it very difficult. We visited at the end of September, and overall the skip-the-line service was absolutely worth it.
Daniela Inteleptu

Daniela

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The Vatican Museums were awesome, I loved it! But the experience was its Headout was awful. We arrived there early and they said to us to come with 15 minutes before the time of the tickets. When we got there at 11:10(we had the entry time at 11:30) they said to us that they don't have the tickets, because we only made an reservation, maybe "if we are lucky" the can make us a "favour" and get us tickets for 13:30. I was very upset and tried to talk with them and after 10 minutes they gave us tickets for 13:30. We booked ticket for 11:30. But all the people waiting there was in the same situation. I will not buy again from them anything. We got inside at 13:30 but after I argued with them.
Emma-Sofia Jyllilä

Emma-sofia

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We ended up getting a free bus tour and seeing the gardens, which were magnificent, and touring all of the museums and visiting the Sistine Chapel (it was a LOT of walking, but totally worth it!) We were a bit confused at first about the ticket redemption since it was a bit further from the entrance, but as soon as the guide arrived everything went smoothly and without any problems whatsoever🙌❤️ The surrounding area also had a number of great restaurants, one of which we stopped at to eat after our experience! The food was great and service was good.
    • 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

    Vatican Museums

    • Entry to the Vatican Museums
    • Access to the Sistine Chapel
  • Colosseum

    • Access to the Colosseum underground, arena floor, or upper floors
    • Live guide

    Vatican Museums

    • Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
    • Audio guide
    • Live guide
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 4.4
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    What our guests say

    Corinne Juliane CECCARELLI

    Corinne

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Hello, I went to Rome for the first time between October 30 and November 2, 2025. I booked my ticket online before my departure. On the afternoon of October 31, I planned to visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. What I really appreciated about Headout was that someone picked me up at the meeting point I'd been given. He was a very nice young man, whose first name I've unfortunately forgotten. He accompanied me inside, to the entrance of the Vatican Museums. I'm sorry I didn't have the presence of mind to give him a small ticket to thank him for picking me up at the meeting point, all the way inside the Museums. I wish I could tip him online via the Headout app. I don't know if it's possible, but I'll ask. So, when you enter the museum, you have the option of taking the escalator to get to the beginning of the tour, or going up the floors by taking a huge spiral staircase, quite wide. As you go up the spiral staircase, you discover various objects of African culture, protected in large display cases or hung on the walls. A magnificent sight. Then you have to pass through long corridors, including the Egyptian Gregorian Museum, which I absolutely had to visit. I'm passionate about ancient Egypt. 😉 After a very long walk through large galleries, where you can see a lot of valuable ancient objects and richly decorated ceilings, it's time to finally arrive at the Sistine Chapel. 😊 It's 40 metres long, 13 metres wide and 21 metres high. The Sistine Chapel's vault originally depicted a starry blue sky, as can still be seen in many churches. I assure you, your wait is well rewarded. The frescoes in the vault are very colorful and quite simply magnificent. It's a shame we're not allowed to take photos and videos. In fact, during my visit, several visitors were called to order by the security guards, as they had had time to take photos and selfies... In fact, the Vatican forbids tourists to take photos of the striking frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and, more generally, the entire collections of its museums, which are already saturated with visitors, in order to facilitate their transit. In any case, since I was able to visit the Trevi Fountain before I left and throw my coins in, I'm sure I'll be back in Rome one day. 😊 But be careful! For this to work, tradition says that you have to turn your back to the fountain, have your coin or coins in your right hand, and throw them over your left shoulder! If you throw one coin into the fountain, you're sure to return to Rome, but you don't know when... if you throw two coins, you're sure to meet love, and if you throw three or more coins, you're sure to marry "a Roman". On that last point, I disagree. Lol! There you go. Anyway, I'll definitely be coming back to Rome one day and visiting the Sistine Chapel and the other places in the Vatican that I didn't have time to see on my first visit. Nice visit to all and thanks again to Headout, for this organization. 😉
    Maria Järvinen

    Maria

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Visiting the Vatican was truly an unforgettable experience. Before going, I could not have imagined the size and beauty of the buildings — they were far beyond what any photo could show. The guide contacted us beforehand with clear instructions about when and where to arrive, which made everything easy and well-organized. Once we got there, the guide helped us find the right line and explained everything in a friendly and professional way. Although there were many people, it never felt too crowded or stressful. The atmosphere was calm and respectful. The paintings and decorations were simply indescribable — their detail and colors left me speechless. It was an inspiring and breathtaking visit that I would highly recommend to anyone.
    Eduardo Valderrama Cerezo

    Eduardo

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The experience was good, although as we arrived 2 hours before the entrance to the colosseum they did not let us see first the Roman forum and the Palatine before entering the colosseum. And inside the colosseum the organization of the routes are very bad so that if you wanted to go up to the upper floors then when you came down they did not let you go back to visit the part of the arena and outside the colosseum they did not let us enter because we had a full experience ticket.
    Jody Bodnar

    Jody

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    This tour for the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel was an excellent choice for us, we were guided through to the front of the line and guided inside to the starting point of the Vitican courtyards and gardens which lead to the first museum with the statue Apollo! We were really happy we chose this as we saw a huge line down the block to purchase tickets - but we skipped all that saving us so much time. Bravo & Thank you!
    Amin. Hawa

    Amin.

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    You are picked up at the corner by the guides and are practically handed over once you are inside the museum with the guide on duty. No lines They are already with ears for all the crossings and security gates which allows you to be agile and calm without any stress. A real wonder and the guide we had was a cutie with accurate data and lots of perfect information. A great experience recommended
  • 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

    Monday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Tuesday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Wednesday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Thursday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Friday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Saturday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    SundayClosed

    Colosseum

    Monday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Tuesday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Wednesday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Thursday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Friday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Saturday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Sunday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm

    Palatine Hill

    Monday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Sunday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
  • 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.

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