1-Day Rome: Colosseum & Vatican combo tours - Small-group
1-Day Rome: Colosseum & Vatican combo tours - Small-group
If you want to visit the Eternal City in one day, this is your tour
Visit the Vatican Museums and the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo
Your guide will led you through the Vatican Museums
1-Day Rome: Colosseum & Vatican combo tours - Small-group
1-Day Rome: Colosseum & Vatican combo tours - Small-group
1-Day Rome: Colosseum & Vatican combo tours - Small-group
The Colosseum, the symbol of Rome! Discover the history of the Flavian Amphitheatre
1-Day Rome: Colosseum & Vatican combo tours - Small-group
1-Day Rome: Colosseum & Vatican combo tours - Small-group
1-Day Rome: Colosseum & Vatican combo tours - Small-group
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1-Day Rome: Colosseum & Vatican combo tours – Small-group
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346.00
Rome in a day: Exclusive Colosseum & Vatican tour. Small group, expert guide, unforgettable insights. Book now! (Tour ID 114)
Join a small group (max 10) for an unforgettable journey through Rome’s history. Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square with an expert guide
Experience
- Expert-guided tour of Rome’s most iconic sites
- Guided tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (visit inside)
- Exclusive reserved access to the Vatican Museums
- St Peter’s Square
- Raphael’s Rooms
- Sistine Chapel
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Visit inside all of the attractions
- Wireless Audio Headsets
- Comfortable coach transfer between sites (only if option selected)
- Hotel pick-up in the morning (only if option selected)
- Hotel pick-up (unless selected at the time of booking)
- Drop-off
- Meals
- Tips and gratuities
Please review the following guidelines to ensure a smooth experience at the attractions:
Guided Tours:
- Customers must adhere to the assigned guide throughout the tour.
- External guides cannot be added to the group after purchase.
- Access to the Vatican Museums requires escort by the assigned guide. Opting out forfeits tour rights and tickets without refunds.
- Wednesday Audience Day: Expect changes to the museum flow. The tour may not end at St. Peter’s Square. We apologize for any inconvenience, but changes are beyond our control, and no refunds will be issued.
- Sistine Chapel: Guides cannot explain inside the chapel due to Vatican policy. They provide an overview of the chapel's art at the start of the tour, usually in the courtyard. Recommended visit time inside: 15 minutes.
- Museum Access: Your ticket allows you to stay inside the museums after the tour, until closing. The guide will finish the tour, collect radios, and direct those staying longer on where to go next.
- Heightened security may cause delays.
- Guests with pacemakers must present a certificate to bypass security screening.
- Appropriate attire is required for religious sites.
- Avoid sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats.
- All participants' names must be provided
- A passport is mandatory on the tour day.
- Moderate physical fitness is recommended.
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen during summer.
- 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.
- Bulky bags, trolleys, and glass bottles are not allowed.
- No cloakroom facilities are available at the Colosseum.
- The areas are not wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for individuals with mobility issues.
- Please ensure compliance with these guidelines to enjoy a seamless visit to the attractions.
Embark on a journey where ancient history and Renaissance beauty blend seamlessly under the Roman sky. Your day begins with the awe-inspiring Colosseum, where gladiators once battled, surrounded by the ruins of the Roman Forum and the regal Palatine Hill, offering a glimpse into Rome's glorious past.
If you select the small-group option that includes transportation, you will also enjoy an early pick-up service at your hotel. Otherwise, you will follow the instructions provided in the voucher to
Pickup points
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Don't worry, you can give us that information when you add this item to your cart.
Hotel Pickup
- Meeting point for the Vatican Museums tour portion: 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).
- Meeting point for the Colosseum tour portion: 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).
- For tour option with pick up: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office.
Highlights
- Expert-guided tour of Rome’s most iconic sites
- Guided tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (visit inside)
- Exclusive reserved access to the Vatican Museums
- St Peter’s Square
- Raphael’s Rooms
- Sistine Chapel
Includes
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Visit inside all of the attractions
- Wireless Audio Headsets
- Comfortable coach transfer between sites (only if option selected)
- Hotel pick-up in the morning (only if option selected)
Excludes
- Hotel pick-up (unless selected at the time of booking)
- Drop-off
- Meals
- Tips and gratuities
Essential Information
Please review the following guidelines to ensure a smooth experience at the attractions:
Guided Tours:
- Customers must adhere to the assigned guide throughout the tour.
- External guides cannot be added to the group after purchase.
- Access to the Vatican Museums requires escort by the assigned guide. Opting out forfeits tour rights and tickets without refunds.
- Wednesday Audience Day: Expect changes to the museum flow. The tour may not end at St. Peter’s Square. We apologize for any inconvenience, but changes are beyond our control, and no refunds will be issued.
- Sistine Chapel: Guides cannot explain inside the chapel due to Vatican policy. They provide an overview of the chapel's art at the start of the tour, usually in the courtyard. Recommended visit time inside: 15 minutes.
- Museum Access: Your ticket allows you to stay inside the museums after the tour, until closing. The guide will finish the tour, collect radios, and direct those staying longer on where to go next.
- Heightened security may cause delays.
- Guests with pacemakers must present a certificate to bypass security screening.
- Appropriate attire is required for religious sites.
- Avoid sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats.
- All participants' names must be provided
- A passport is mandatory on the tour day.
- Moderate physical fitness is recommended.
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen during summer.
- 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.
- Bulky bags, trolleys, and glass bottles are not allowed.
- No cloakroom facilities are available at the Colosseum.
- The areas are not wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for individuals with mobility issues.
- Please ensure compliance with these guidelines to enjoy a seamless visit to the attractions.
Pickup points
Not booked your hotel yet? Hotel not listed? Staying with a friend/family?
Don't worry, you can give us that information when you add this item to your cart.
Hotel Pickup
- Meeting point for the Vatican Museums tour portion: 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).
- Meeting point for the Colosseum tour portion: 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).
- For tour option with pick up: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office.
Itinerary
Embark on a journey where ancient history and Renaissance beauty blend seamlessly under the Roman sky. Your day begins with the awe-inspiring Colosseum, where gladiators once battled, surrounded by the ruins of the Roman Forum and the regal Palatine Hill, offering a glimpse into Rome's glorious past.
If you select the small-group option that includes transportation, you will also enjoy an early pick-up service at your hotel. Otherwise, you will follow the instructions provided in the voucher to
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Customer Reviews
May 25 2025
Very nice and informative. O
Mr Lloyd Shapiro
Apr 15 2025
This all day tour was split into two different tour guides with free time for lunch! Both tours were excellent with great tour guides. They were friendly & extremely knowledgeable about the history of Rome. Vanna took us on the Colosseum & Palantine Hill tour. Serena was our guide for Vatican City/Sistine Chapel. We had a pick up from our hotel for the beginning of the day which helped a lot. We found our own way back after Vatican City. Going with the tour made all entries into the areas so much easier & way faster! Those lines were extremely long. It was a wonderful experience & memories we will never forget!
Mrs Virginia De Jong
Jul 31 2024
Very interesting and the guides were very knowledgeable. Unfortunately, I do not remember their names. We had a guide for the Colosseum and another for the Vatican.
Mr Robert Groves
Oct 22 2023
Guides were knowledgeable and engaging.
a Gray Line customer
Oct 13 2023
Knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides
Ms Laura Hunt
Jun 16 2023
Saw major attractions in one day in a timely manner with free time too. Answered all questions too.
a Gray Line customer
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