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Combo (Save 41%): Colosseum + Vatican Museums Guided Tour

Name: Combo (Save 41%): Colosseum + Vatican Museums Guided Tour
Start: 2026-04-20T10:30:00
End: 2026-04-20T13:30:00
Location: Rome

Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.

Tourists exploring the Colosseum's underground chambers in Rome with the Rome Super Pass.

Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums' ornate hallway with classical sculptures in Rome, Italy.

Visitors exploring sculptures on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums.

Duration

2 hr - 3 hr

Guided tour

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!

Select your option

English Guided Tour

from €153.88

€91.17

41% off

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

Spanish Guided Tour

from €129.88

€108.81

16% off

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

French Guided Tour

from €134.88

€113.31

16% off

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

German Guided Tour

from €258.63

€134.91

48% off

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

Italian Guided Tour

from €162.50

€140.06

14% off

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

4.4/5(34,874)

Terry A

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

I enjoyed thinking about and discussing a little about how Michelangelon was given a lot of freeodom in choosing how to manifest passages from Genesis and Revelation. His freedom of the artist does not totally limit the meaning and interpretation of indviduals who are inspired by "Mike's" work, from their own understanding of Scripture. Regarless of Michelangel's own attutude toward his subject, the images he used, or the "models" he used to portray the biblical narrative, those who also know the narrative will, hopefully with cause, draw even Christian meanings from the images and their arrangements themselves. In other words, Michelangel's intentions, are not necessarily the controlling factor in how the individual viewer sees, values, and interprets the meaning of the art and its arrangement for themselves.

Libersa B

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

A very interesting tour with a top-notch guide. The only downside: the tour starts at 9:45 a.m., and you have to pick up the tickets at the agency next to the Vatican entrance because we weren’t given the final tickets when we booked. The agency’s website states that it opens at 10:00 a.m. We crossed Rome to pick up the tickets the day before, worried we wouldn’t be able to take the tour, but in fact the agency opens earlier, and you need to arrive 30 minutes before the tour to pick up the final tickets. It would make more sense to provide the final tickets at the time of booking so there is no confusion.

Dunarintu M

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Thank you for having us in your agency as tourists. Very friendly staff! A big TOI! For miss Martha! She is very kind,positive and full of knowledge and Information! Also she is attentive with the group counting and recounting. We add the fact that she likes to keep up and see if the tourists are memorizing what she explained and said by asking the group questions and having more than a usual conversation. Also wishing her a happy beloved and full of smile wedding! With respect-Marina&Mihai the romanian pupils from the 11.04.2026 for the 10.45 that started at 11:00 A.M.

Mariano C

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

A fantastic experience from start to finish. The tour of the various landmarks was very comprehensive and interesting, but without a doubt, the best part was our guide, Valentina. She made the entire tour very enjoyable and entertaining, keeping us engaged the whole time. It’s clear she has a deep knowledge of the subject and conveys it in a clear and passionate way, answering all our questions with great warmth. Thanks to her, we not only saw incredible places but truly understood their history and significance. Highly recommended. I’d do it again in a heartbeat!

Toca C

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

Incredible sculptures, painting and many more. The sistine chapel is a masterpiece. Carefull: if you want to cath the basilica open, book earlier the 16:00 (like we had). Our guide through the museum and chapel took about 1h 45m, leaving us with only 15min to still chatch the basilica before last entry at 18:00. The line was quite big since the entrance is free. The basilica is not available all days. You must check. There are screens in the st. pietro sq letting you know.

Andreja A

Family

Verified booking

Last week

Gavi - Vincenzo was a Perfect Host/guide! Very knowledgeable, plenty of tips for St. Peters Basilica, trips around Rome, Florence and Italy in general! The tour might sound expensive in the beginning, but once you start passing all those thousands of people waiting in line, all while you are hearing interesting facts it is more than worth every single cent! Highly recommend!!

Explore Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with an expert guide

Continue to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel—home to Michelangelo’s ceiling

Pre-booked timed access helps you avoid on-site purchase queues at both sites

Discover Ancient Rome and Renaissance art in one seamless, well-planned experience

Flexible scheduling—visit both landmarks on the same day or split across days

Colosseum

Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Expert local English, Italian, Spanish, French or German-speaking guide

Timed entry to Colosseum

Vatican Museums

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry

Expert local English, Italian, Spanish, French or German-speaking guide

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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What our guests say
Miguel C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Everything was great. From the welcome at the meeting point to the entrance. Everything went faster than expected. We felt very comfortable and well taken care of by María, our guide, the entire time. Throughout the tour, she was extremely kind and empathetic, both with the children (there were two on the tour) and with the older participants (like me). Her explanations were easy to understand and very detailed. We’ll definitely recommend it. Thank you.
Stefan P
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Alex invited us to imagine and create our own picture of what life was like during the Roman Empire, and at the Colosseum in particular. That life was very different from how we live today, but the atmosphere was there, and to experience it all in just two hours is amazing. I highly recommend this. Book it and enjoy.
Paul T
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Fantastic experience and well organised, our guide Maria was excellent, incredibly knowledgeable, are amiable and welcoming. the crowds are to be expected but booking in advance and skipping the longer lines is a must. Too much to see in just one visit, we hope to be back!
Anusha G
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Good experience, guide was knowledgeable and kept good interactions with the small group of 9. However St Peter's basilica was not accessible and we were given a ticket for later on 5pm which was not working for us and there was no prior notice of this
Simon G
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
It was very busy because of Easter weekend, but my guide took it in stride and extended the tour length so we got the full experience. I saw many things that someone walking around alone wouldn't think to look at, and that enhanced the experience.

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.

Enter the Colosseum with a guide who brings the amphitheater’s brutal history to life.

Continue to the Roman Forum—once the political and commercial heart of Rome.

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.

Stroll through halls like the Gallery of Maps and the opulent Raphael Rooms.

End at the Sistine Chapel—stand beneath Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling fresco.

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

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

Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.

Big bags and suitcases aren't allowed inside the attraction, but guests can make use of the lockers on site.

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.

Photography and the use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the Sistine Chapel.

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

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!

Tours may be split across days or done on the same day based on your choice.

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.

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.