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Combo (Save 48%): Colosseum + Vatican Museums Guided Tour

Name: Combo (Save 48%): Colosseum + Vatican Museums Guided Tour
Start: 2026-08-17T10:30:00
End: 2026-08-17T12:30:00
Location: Rome

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 an option

English Guided Tour

from ~~Original price€162.75~~

€85.05

48% 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 ~~Original price€117.50~~

€94.95

19% 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 ~~Original price€118.88~~

€98.01

18% 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 ~~Original price€124~~

€106.22

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 ~~Original price€218~~

€114.30

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(35,690)

Wellington S

Family

Verified booking

Yesterday

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A simply wonderful experience! We booked this tour practically at the last minute, and we couldn’t have made a better decision. From the very beginning, everything was very well organized, and the experience completely exceeded our expectations. I want to give a very special shout-out to our guide, Raúl, who was simply extraordinary. He was very friendly, polite, attentive, and, above all, incredibly knowledgeable. He explained the history and all the details of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in a clear, interesting, and engaging way, making sure we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the visit. You can tell that Raúl is truly passionate about his work. He was attentive to the group at all times, always ready to answer questions and explain every detail. In a place with so much history and so many things to discover, having a guide like Raúl makes all the difference. It was an unforgettable experience for our family. Even though we booked at the last minute, everything went perfectly, and we were thrilled to have found this company—and especially to have been lucky enough to have Raúl as our guide. We recommend him 100%! If you have the chance to take this tour, don’t hesitate. And if you can choose your guide, ask for Raúl! He definitely made our visit to the Vatican even more special and unforgettable. A huge thank you to the whole team—and especially to Raúl! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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
Jarno R
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Our guide was one of kind entertainer, party guy/90s jukebox. 😂 Maybe little too much talk of history and standing long in the heat but most of the stories were engaging and it was great to be a character in the stories. Inside colosseum it would be a great idea to suggest if anybody want to visit the gift shop if somebody would like to buy souveniers.
Christopher S
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
St Peter Basilica was better than expected. The Vatican museum was very interesting. The Sistine Chapel was a wee bit disappointing, far to busy, very noisy and people still trying to take photos. All in all I would rate the day 9/10
Barbara S
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Lorena was a wonderful tour guide! Very personable and very informative. Encouraged questions. She made the tour enjoyable. Our group was great too! Very friendly and interested in getting to know each other. The art was beautiful!
Silvia S
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
Our guide, Susanna, with her experience and elegance, made this tour truly interesting and full of information I didn't know. I recommend this tour company for exploring the wonders of Rome.
Jessica R
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Mateo was an incredible guide! He's clearly very knowledgable and made the history feel so tangible. Despite covering so much in such a short time, the tour was comfortable and relaxed. Would book again!

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.