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1-Day Rome: Vatican & Colosseum Tour with Transport

Rome, Italyby Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Begin with the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, glimpsing into the city's past. Choose a small-group tour with transportation for convenience or follow voucher instructions for the meeting point. After a morning tour, enjoy lunch at your leisure (not included). After the morning portion of the tour, you’ll enjoy some free time to have lunch at your leisure (meal not included in the package), to later meet with your tour leader to leave with the rest of your group and enjoy a comfortable transportation service to the afternoon venue you’ll be visiting: the Vatican Museums! Whether you seek depth or connection, this tour offers a comprehensive experience of Rome's heart and soul.

What's included

  • Comfortable coach transfer between sites (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup (only for centrally located hotels in Rome)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person)
  • Professional English-speaking guide and wireless audio headsets
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Optional gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    15 min

    Meeting point of the tour (to reach in case your hotel is not within our pickup service range). Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time.

  2. 2

    Colosseum

    1.5 hours

    Our tour includes the 1st and 2nd rings, allowing you to take in the architectural marvels and imagine the past gladiator battles.

  3. 3

    Roman Forum

    45 min

    Roman Forum Highlights: * Basilica of Maxentius: Largest building in the Forum. * Temple of Saturn: One of the Forum's oldest sacred sites.

  4. 4

    Palatine Hill

    20 min

    Palatine Hill Walk and learn about the rich history of this middlemost of the Seven Hills of Rome, once home to emperors and aristocrats.

  5. 5

    Vatican Museums

    2 hours

    Embark on an artistic self-guided tour 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.

  6. 6

    Sistine Chapel

    20 min

    Sistine Chapel Note: While approaching the Sistine Chapel, we will provide information and insights. Remember, no guided information is allowed inside. Please respect the silence and decorum of this sacred space.

  7. 7

    St. Peter's Square

    30 min

    St. Peter's Square Note: Explanation provided from outside. Following the information, guests will be given free time to explore at their own pace.

Meeting and pickup

* Tours with hotel pick-up: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). Ask the reception or contact our booking office for information regarding service feasibility/coverage verification. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. * Meeting points: Colosseum Tour: 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). Vatican Museums Tour: Piazza Risorgimento (Bar - Caffetteria L’Ottagono, 400 metres from the nearest Metro A stop, Ottaviano) 15 minutes before the start of your tour (please look for the I Love Rome logo carried by our staff).

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Providing a first name and surname is mandatory, so please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
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  • Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays at security checks.
  • This tour visits religious sites, and a dress code will be enforced. Visitors must be dressed appropriately: no sleeveless blouses, no miniskirts, no shorts, and no hats allowed
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry inside the attraction
  • Wear comfortable shoes, clothes and bring sunscreen during summer.
  • Vatican Cloakroom: Items larger than 40 x 35 x 15 cm must be stored. Prohibited items include suitcases, large bags, umbrellas, tripods, and signage. Shoulder bags up to 15 cm wide are permitted.
  • Colosseum Bag Policy: bulky bags, trolleys, and glass bottles are not allowed. No cloakroom facilities are available at the Colosseum.
  • Please note that the Vatican Museums are an active place of worship. Therefore, some areas may be subject to sudden closures without prior notice. We will not be held responsible for such closures.
  • Moderate physical fitness required.
  • By purchasing this tour, the customer agrees to follow only the guide assigned to him/her. It is not permitted to add external guides to the group after the tour has been purchased. We inform our customers that, in such circumstances, access to the Vatican Museums will be granted only if escorted by the assigned guide and respective group. If one chooses to opt out, they will forfeit all rights to the tour and ticket, with no possibility of a refund.
  • Please note that if the Sistine Chapel is not accessible for reasons beyond our control, no partial refund will be provided
  • If you have a pacemaker you will need to show a certificate, otherwise you will not be admitted without being screened
  • The areas are not wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for individuals with mobility issues.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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