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

Name: Combo (Save 26%): Colosseum + Vatican Museums Access
Start: 2026-05-17T13:30:00
End: 2026-05-17T19:15:00
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 an 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(47,037)

Casey G

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

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.

Elena K

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

Our visit to the Vatican Museums two days ago was truly one of the most unforgettable experiences of our lives. Every hall, every masterpiece, every ceiling felt like stepping into another world filled with history, beauty, and wonder. Seeing the Sistine Chapel with our own eyes was an emotional and magical moment that we will remember forever. We are especially grateful to Headout for making this experience so smooth and enjoyable. We purchased our tickets in advance while still in Yerevan, and everything was perfectly organized. We arrived exactly on time and entered without waiting in the long lines, which allowed us to fully enjoy every moment without stress. If it hadn’t been for Headout, our visit would not have been this comfortable and memorable. We are endlessly thankful for this wonderful experience and for the chance to enjoy one of the world’s most remarkable places so peacefully and beautifully. Thank you so much!

Francielle K

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

I had an excellent experience with Headout! Buying tickets for the Colosseum was extremely easy, fast, and secure. I received all the information clearly laid out in the app, including schedules, access instructions, and digital vouchers, which made the whole experience in Rome much more stress-free. The app is intuitive, well-organized, and worked perfectly throughout the entire trip. The tickets were accepted without any issues, and the customer support team was very reassuring. For anyone looking to avoid the stress of popular attractions like the Colosseum, I highly recommend it. I will definitely use Headout again on future trips!

Abigail S

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

I have wanted to see The Colosseum for years, and it did not dissapoint. The scale of the place is astounding, and the engineering, size and the bulding itself is just breathtaking. It was well worth paying to "skip the queue" as it was very busy and I can't stand for long, and with this ticket we were through the airport style security in 5 minutes. Also inside The Colosseum itself there were lots of opportunities and places to sit down and rest. We had an audio guide so we could take our time and not have to move off if we didn't want to - no-one rushed us.

Alessandro C

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

A truly fantastic experience! The skip-the-line ticket saved us a ton of time, and the entry process was extremely well-organized. The Vatican Museums are huge and filled with incredible works of art, but the most exciting moment was entering the Sistine Chapel: seeing Michelangelo’s frescoes in person leaves you speechless. The whole process with Headout was quick and easy, with clear instructions and helpful support. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to visit the Vatican stress-free and enjoy the experience to the fullest!

Mirena C

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

We bought the tickets to skip the line, which was very helpful, and I would definitely do that again. The Vatican Museums experience is massive. It would have been best if we had a couple more days to really see everything, because the museum is enormous and one truly needs to take their time to fully appreciate it all. If you are an art lover, I highly recommend setting aside enough time to truly experience and absorb the incredible collection and atmosphere.

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
Deryk R
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The history, the architecture, the mesuem, the half way arena built on top of wooden beams supports. Ontop of the advice to visit the Roman forum and Palestine hill from our trusted guide tours that saved us a hefty wait time.
Harrie V
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Check-in went pretty quickly despite the crowds; it was wonderful to walk through the Colosseum for once. It’s a place with so much history and where so much has happened—you can really feel it.
Kateřina Č
Group
Verified booking
Last week
I liked that I could walk through all the museum sections without having to search for anything and see the collections that interested me. It was also helpful to have the option of an audio guide.
Attilio C
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Excellent organization, well-designed app. Perhaps the route could have been improved, as the stops were scattered and not contiguous, but overall it was a positive experience.
Irina G
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
All was great, I really enjoyed all the rooms. It desplayed masterpieces of different artists and periods of time. I felt the history myself.

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.

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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