Vatican Museum and Colosseum Private Tour from Civitavecchia Port
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Lake Bracciano, Italy
9 hours (approx.)
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Overview
This private tour will take you to the heart of the Roman Catholic Religion - The Vatican City. Together with your guide, you will explore St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum, and the Sistine Chapel. In one day, you can enjoy both Ancient Rome Tour with Colosseum visiting and the Vatican.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes
- Pick up and drop off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance tickets
- Professional licensed guide
- Food and drinks (own expense)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
What To Expect
Sistine Chapel
Your guide will meet you at Cruise Terminal in Civitavecchia. Scenic drive to Rome. During the tour, you will visit Vatican City. Please note that entry to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Vatican Gardens is permitted only to appropriately dressed visitors.
Sistine Chapel, papal chapel in the Vatican Palace that was erected in 1473–81 by the architect Giovanni dei Dolci for Pope Sixtus IV (hence its name). It is famous for its Renaissance frescoes by Michelangelo.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter’s Basilica, also called New St. Peter’s Basilica, present basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City (an enclave in Rome), begun by Pope Julius II in 1506 and completed in 1615 under Paul V. It is designed as a three-aisled Latin cross with a dome at the crossing, directly above the high altar, which covers the shrine of St. Peter the Apostle. The edifice—the church of the popes—is a major pilgrimage site.
Afterward, you will have lunch in a typical Roman cuisine restaurant where you can taste delicious “Panino” or another Italian delicious snack.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Colosseum
Then, you will cross the City by private vehicle to reach and visit the Colosseum inside (tickets included).
The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre or Colosseo, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine limestone, tuff (volcanic rock), and brick-faced concrete, it was the largest amphitheatre ever built at the time and held 50,000 to 80,000 spectators. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir, Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96).
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Arch of Constantine
The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. The arch was commissioned by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine’s victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. Situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill, the arch spans the Via triumphalis, the route taken by victorious military leaders when they entered the city in a triumphal procession. Dedicated in 315, it is the largest Roman triumphal arch, with overall dimensions of 21 m high, 25.9 m wide, and 7.4 m deep. It has three bays, the central one being 11.5 m high and 6.5 m wide and the laterals 7.4 m by 3.4 m each. The arch is constructed of brick-faced concrete revetment in marble. Though dedicated to Constantine, much of the sculptural decoration consists of reliefs and statues removed from earlier triumphal monuments dedicated to Trajan (98–117), Hadrian (117–138), and Marcus Aurelius (161–180).
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Roman Forum
After Colosseum, you and your guide will drive up to the Capitoline hill to enjoy a majestic view of the ancient Roman Forum.
Roman Forum, Latin Forum Romanum, most important forum in ancient Rome, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets. Under the empire, when it primarily became a center for religious and secular spectacles and ceremonies, it was the site of many of the city’s most imposing temples and monuments.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pantheon
Then keep driving to discover the monumental Rome attractions such as the Pantheon.
The Pantheon, completed in 126AD, was a Roman temple with a surprising oculus that is the building's main source of natural light. The Pantheon of Agrippa, also known as the Roman Pantheon, is one of the architectural masterpieces of the Italian capital. It is the best preserved building from ancient Rome. The construction of the current Pantheon was carried out during the reign of Hadrian, in the year 126 A.D. The name of Agrippa comes from the place in which the current building is built, which was previously occupied by the Pantheon of Agrippa, built in the year 27 B.C and that was destroyed in a fire in the year 80 A.D.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trevi Fountain
Trevi Fountain is the most beautiful fountain in Rome. Measuring some 20 meters in width by 26 meters in height, Trevi Fountain is also the largest fountain in the city. The origins of the fountain go back to the year 19 B.C., in which period the fountain formed the end of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct. The first fountain was built during the Renaissance, under the direction of Pope Nicholas V. The final appearance of the Trevi Fountain dates from 1762, when after many years of works at the hand of Nicola Salvi, it was finalized by Giuseppe Pannini. Interestingly enough, the name of Trevi derives from Tre Vie (three ways), since the fountain was the meeting point of three streets.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Navona
One of Rome's most characteristic Baroque squares, Piazza Navona still has the outline of the Roman stadium built here by Emperor Domitian. It was still used for festivals and horse races during the Middle Ages, and was rebuilt in the Baroque style by Borromini, who also designed the magnificent series of palaces and the church of Sant'Agnese, on its west side. Its facade, campanile, and dome highlight the way Baroque architecture weaves convex and concave surfaces, gables, windows, columns, and piers into a unified design. In the crypt of Sant'Agnese are Alessandro Algardi's 1653 The Miracle of St. Agnes and the remains of a Roman mosaic floor. Sant'Agnese provided a model for Baroque and Rococo churches in Italy and elsewhere.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Spanish Steps
The Spanish Steps are a set of steps in Rome, Italy, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church at the top. The monumental stairway of 135 steps (the slightly elevated drainage system is often mistaken for the first step) was built with French diplomat Étienne Gueffier's bequeathed funds of 20,000 scudi, in 1723–1725,[citation needed] linking the Trinità dei Monti church that was under the patronage of the Bourbon kings of France – located above – and the Bourbon Spanish Embassy to the Holy See – located below – in Palazzo Monaldeschi. The stairway was designed by architects Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi.
After the tour, you will be driven you back to your cruise ship.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please take with you your ID/Passport while you are on tour for security reasons
- Vatican: Entry is permitted only to appropriately dressed visitors
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
Cancellation Policy
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Activity code: C-224720P374
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The following is included:
- All fees and taxes.
- Pick up and drop off.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance tickets.
- Professional licensed guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Food and drinks (own expense).
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- All fees and taxes
- Pick up and drop off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance tickets
- Professional licensed guide
- Food and drinks (own expense)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please take with you your ID/Passport while you are on tour for security reasons
- Vatican: Entry is permitted only to appropriately dressed visitors
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