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Combo (Save 49%): Colosseum + Vatican Museums Guided Tour

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

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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!

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English Guided Tour
from €194.88
€99.81
49% 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 €202.88
€103.41
49% 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 €202.88
€103.41
49% 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
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
German Guided Tour
from €278.63
€143.91
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
4.4/5(35,287)

Irene G

Group
Verified booking
4 days ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and admission to St. Peter’s Basilica: An unforgettable immersion in art with an exceptional guide! A breathtaking experience—and having a professional guide really makes the difference between simply “looking” and truly “understanding” what’s in front of you. A special thanks to Susanna, our guide—knowledgeable, clear, and passionate; you can tell she loves her job! She shared anecdotes and details with such infectious enthusiasm that we were glued to her every word throughout the entire tour. I highly recommend this tour, and if possible, ask for Susanna! Highly recommended!

Vittorio G

Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The tour started right on time with our excellent guide, who was not only helpful but also very empathetic, and who gave us a full immersion in the history of Rome. The entire tour lasts about three full hours and includes some challenging staircases in addition to the climb up to the Palatine Hill, so I would recommend it to anyone in decent physical shape. It’s worth noting that there are many security checks (5) involving tickets, IDs, and passing through scanners. A wonderful experience that I recommend to anyone visiting Rome for the first time.

Tea P

Group
Verified booking
Last week
We had great tour and enjoed it very much! We have seen a loot and learnd many interessting things. Our guide was great, very interessting and carafull. She was very halpfull and took care of us all the time, very warm and nice person. We sre thankfull for her great effort. She did a grest job! We recommend the guid and the agency totaly. Everything was very good organised! We loved it!

Venete A

Solo
Verified booking
4 days ago
The Vatican guided tour was honestly one of the best experiences I had in Rome. The guide explained everything in a very clear and interesting way, so it never felt boring or too complicated. Seeing the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in real life was incredible. The tour was well organized and definitely worth it if you want to understand the history and enjoy the visit more.

Elena P

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
I mostly liked the vatican museum, ghe tour guide was very useful. I never thought i would learn so much information about such beautiful and unique place ,like Vatican, in such a short period of time. What also grabbed my attention was the Pontifical Swiss Guard. It was amazing seeing them work. It was like a dream come true! Thank you for the experience!

Antonio T

Family
Verified booking
4 days ago
Our tour was simply perfect! Our guide, Flavia, was brilliant, kind, and helpful; she explained everything clearly and answered all our questions. She was very empathetic, intelligent, and professional, and she engaged our children right from the start, making the tour both enjoyable and fascinating. Highly recommended!
    • 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.

  • 35,287 reviews

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    Guests from United States, United Kingdom, France and over 102 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Elena P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    I mostly liked the vatican museum, ghe tour guide was very useful. I never thought i would learn so much information about such beautiful and unique place ,like Vatican, in such a short period of time. What also grabbed my attention was the Pontifical Swiss Guard. It was amazing seeing them work. It was like a dream come true! Thank you for the experience!

    Aleksei Z

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Last week
    Susanna was just awesome, showed everything in a pleasant 3 hours Spanish tour, that flew just like 5 minutes. One of the best experiences ever, highly recommended. Easy to find the meeting point, nicely organised, visit only highlights with no necessity to discover yourself. Just take the unpacked treasury of art prepared for you to enjoy!

    Tanya O

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    A really interesting and wonderful tour! Our guide, Valentina, gave clear explanations and provided fascinating background information! It was a long walk, but we weren’t bored for a single moment. She guided us smoothly through the crowded museum and eventually to St. Peter’s Basilica without any lines. Thanks for the fun afternoon!

    Katja H

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    It was a wonderful tour, mainly due to our fantastic guide, Fransico. His knowledge about the Vatican Museum, the sisten Chanel, Michelangelo, the history of Rome, and all the other stories he could tell made it a perfect day and all worth while. We certainly got value for our money.

    Ginny B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    Excellent in every way, especially because of tour guide Jessica! Jessica was exceptional, and made it well worth the cost. It was thrilling to see and hear about the history of the Vatican, the Sistine chapel, and St Peter's Basilica. We highly recommend!
  • 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.

  • 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.

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