Colosseum, Vatican Museum, & Sistine Chapel Experience
Overview
Meet your host at the Tour station office where you are provided with preliminary information in a multimedia video about Ancient Rome.
See the Roman Forum where everyday Roman citizens used to live, see the tomb of emperor Julius Caesar, and explore the ancient ruins at your own pace. Continue to Palatine Hill, the site of the foundation of Rome.
Step inside one of the world's most famous monuments, the Colosseum. Visit the Colosseum approximately 2 hours the time at which you met at the Tour station.
Next, take in the highlights of the Vatican Museums on a self-guided tour. Wander through the Hall of Maps, Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of Tapestries and Raphael Rooms. Enter the Sistine Chapel and gaze up at the masterpiece on the ceiling.
Admire the immense art collection amassed by the Catholic history, including Roman sculptures and Renaissance masterpieces at your own pace. See masterpieces by Renaissance masters in the Raphael Rooms, and rest for a while in the Borgia Apartments.
What's Included
- Accompaniment to the entrance of the Roman Forum
- Multimedia video
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Assistance at the Touristation office
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Skip-the-line ticket for Sistine Chapel
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Skip-the-line ticket for Vatican Museums
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Live or audio guide
Meeting Location
Piazza d'Aracoeli
00186 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Viale Vaticano
00192 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
Colosseum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
1 minute • Admission Ticket Included
Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Customers are requested to redeem their vouchers at TOURISTATION ARACOELI Piazza d’Aracoeli 16. Touristation office is NOT next to the Colosseum but is on the Piazza Venezia side. Look for a fountain under restoration. There are orange flags outside the office.
- It is mandatory to bring a valid identification document for all participants
- The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are closed on Sunday. Please note: if you book your experience on Sunday, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel can be visited on Monday.
- For both activities you must arrive on time. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
- Dress code required for Vatican Museums
- The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.
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Activity code: C-41353P129
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