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Vatican & Colosseum in a Day: Private Full-Day Walking Tour

Rome, Italy
8 hours
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What You Will Do

Experience the magic of Rome with a fully guided walking tour of the most popular highlights of the Eternal City and discover the Colosseum, the historic centre and the Vatican Museums in a day with entrance tickets included.

On your private full-day walking tour, you will:



  • Walk in the footsteps of Gladiators as you explore the Colosseum, the largest standing amphitheatre in the world;

  • Learn about the emperors who built the Flavian Amphitheatre and the opening 100 days of games;

  • See the iconic Triumphal Arch of Constantine, built by Constantine the Great in 315AD;

  • Explore the ruins of the Roman forum, the downtown of Ancient Rome;

  • See the major highlights of Rome’s Centro Storico (historic centre) including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona;

  • Stop for lunch in one of your guide's favourite haunts (lunch not included in the cost of the tour);

  • Hop in a taxi across town to visit the Vatican Museums;

  • Tour the highlights of the magnificent Vatican Museums, including the Pinecone courtyard, the Laocoön, Galleries of the Maps and Tapestries, and the amazing Raphael Rooms;

  • Marvel at the works of Michelangelo Buonarroti in the Sistine Chapel - the grand finale!;

  • End your tour on the Balcony of the iconic St. Peter's Basilica, after which you are welcome to continue exploring the Basilica at your own leisure.


Discover the religious, historical, and cultural significance of Rome, once the Caput Mundi (head of the world) on this magical full-day privately guided tour.

Walk in the footsteps of slaves and emperors, gladiators and Vestal Virgins, cardinals and artists as your expert guide weaves together the stories that have made Rome the Eternal City.

Relish walking into the Colosseum and step out onto the stage – the most famous monument of the ancient world. Learn about a day in the life of an ancient Roman as you stroll through the Forum admiring the temples and basilicas still standing after two millennia.

Then plunge into the friendly hustle and bustle of ‘modern’ Rome as you walk around the historic centre, taking in such iconic sites as the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the mighty Pantheon – the largest man-made cement dome with an oculus in the world. And it was built in the second century!

After a pit stop for lunch, hop in a taxi across town where your guide will lead you through the hallowed halls of the Vatican Museums to wonder and marvel at the masterpieces from antiquity and those extraordinary, god-like rivals of the High Renaissance: Michelangelo and Raphael.

On exiting the Sistine Chapel your tour will end on the iconic balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, after which you will have time to explore the Basilica at your own leisure.

PLEASE NOTE: The order of the itinerary may change based on ticket availability.

What's Included?

  • A friendly, professional English-Speaking tour guide for your own private group
  • Timed entrance tickets to the Colosseum & Roman Forum
  • Timed entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • Taxi ride in central Roma to the Vatican Museums

What's Not Included?

  • Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
  • Food & Drink
  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 60 days before tour start. 25% cancellation fee applies if cancelled between 60 and 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Your guide will meet you in front of the coffee shop located at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 3, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Colosseum

The Roman Empire’s largest amphitheatre, and one of the world’s most awe-inspiring ancient monuments.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Travel Curious
  • Weather notes: Force Majeure Disclaimer: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
  • Know before you go: - Please note that this tour includes a fair amount of walking on uneven ground, please wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen in the summer. - Please bring any medication you may require during the tour. - In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. - This tour visits the Vatican, please dress respectfully and bring covers for your knees and shoulders. Travel Curious cannot be held responsible for being denied entry due to inappropriate dress. - Some of the attractions included in our itinerary require a valid photo ID verification for entry. Failure to present a valid ID may result in denied access to these sites.
  • Accesibility: If you have mobility impairments or require any assistance, please let us know in advance so we can plan your tour accordingly to ensure a great experience. Colosseum The entrances to the Colosseum located along Via Dei Fori Imperiali are equipped with ramps. The ground floor (first-order) of the amphitheatre is accessible to wheelchair users. The first floor (second-order) is accessible by lifts. Two wheelchairs are available at the site, one for the ground floor and one for the first floor. Suitable toilets are available on site. Roman Forum The accessible routes in the Roman Forum and on the Palatine include an elevator at the Salara Vecchia entrance, an elevator at the Curia Iulia on the Via Dei Fori Imperiali level, and an elevator (currently under maintenance) on Via Dei Cerchi and an elevating platform at the Arch of Titus. The Palatine Museum is equipped with an elevator and two stairlifts. 5 wheelchairs are available at the main entrances to the Roman Forum and Palatine. Vatican Museums For visitors with mobility issues, the Vatican offers free wheelchair hire from the cloakroom (subject to availability) The museums are accessible also to visitors on mobility scooters or electric wheelchairs in limited areas due to space limitations. In this case, the visitor will be offered to transfer to a regular wheelchair. To facilitate the visit, the Vatican Museums have designed an itinerary without barriers.