1-Day Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Meeting point at: Colle Oppio Park - Via delle Terme di Tito, corner of Via Nicola Salvi, inside the park - 15 minutes before the start of your tour (please look for the I Love Rome logo carried by our staff).

   15 min

2. Step into the heart of ancient Rome! The Colosseum, once called the Amphitheatrum Flavium, stands as the world's largest amphitheater. Marvel at this iconic symbol of Rome, where gladiators once battled, and feel the echoes of history under your feet. The visit includes a tour to the first and second rings of the amphitheatre.

   1 hAdmission included

3. Wander through the Roman Forum, a magnificent sprawl of ruins nestled between Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum. As you journey along the Via dei Fori Imperiali, you'll traverse the heart of an ancient empire, witnessing the splendor of what was once the most important archaeological complex in the world.

   30 minAdmission included

4. Ascend the historic Palatine Hill, the most central of Rome's seven hills. Standing 40 meters high above the Roman Forum, it whispers tales of ancient legends. Believed to be inhabited since 1000 BC, the Palatine Hill is said to be where Romulus, the founder of Rome, was raised by a she-wolf.

   30 minAdmission included

5. Embark on an artistic pilgrimage to the Vatican Museums, an awe-inspiring expanse within the Vatican City. Established by Pope Julius II in the 16th century, this intricate maze is home to some of the world's most revered art collections. From the divine frescoes of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo to the ornate papal apartments adorned by Raphael, this journey offers a feast for the senses.

   2 hAdmission included

6. Conclude your tour with a visit to the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, a crown jewel of Vatican artistry. As you stand beneath the breathtaking ceiling painted by Michelangelo, allow its stories to wash over you. Please note: While our knowledgeable guide will provide intricate insights from the outside, remember that speaking is not permitted within the chapel to maintain its sanctity and reverence. Let the silent beauty speak for itself.

   30 minAdmission included

7. Note: Explanation provided from outside. Following the information, guests will be given free time to explore at their own pace.

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Rome

• Its from-price is 128% above the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 664 of 8352.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Rome

Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.

Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.

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