Rome in 2 Days Catacombs, Colosseum, Vatican Museum Small Group Guided Tours
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Rome, Italy
2 days (approx.)
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Overview
Discover the best of Rome with this 2 days guided tour.
Learn about one of the most significant civilizations ever with the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum guided tour.
Take a small break (about 1hr) and then come back to our meeting point for an in-depth experience in one of the Catacombs on the Ancient Appian Way. By a comfortable ride on a de luxe Minivan, reach the catacombs and descend into a complex network of underground tunnels, among the longest in the world; you'll marvel at ancient frescoes, crypts, and mausoleums. You'll also find the burial of famous people like popes, martyrs, and, according to legends, even some apostles. The catacombs we'll visit (San Calisto, San Sebastiano, or Santa Domitilla) will change depending on the day.
Continue your experience on the very next day with the Vatican Museum Tour. Explore one of the world's most extraordinary collections of art; pause in the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo's masterpiece.
What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Headsets, Insurance, Taxs
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Transfer from the Colosseum to the Catacombs (pick-up/drop off)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel skip the line tickets and Guided Small Group Tour
- Catacombs Undergrounds skip the line tickets and Guided Small Group Tour
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Guide service during the transfer to the Catacombs
Meeting Location
Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Day 1
COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM, PALATINE HILL AND APPIAN WAY CATACOMBS
6 Stops
Day 2
VATICAN MUSEUM
4 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Children discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- The order in which the sites will be visited may change
- Please note that monuments' capacity regulation and the security checkppoint may delay the access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and the Vatican Museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Note: tour will not operate on religious holidays
- Transportation to the Catacombs will be lead by a professional driver (not a guide)
- The catacomb temperature is about 60°F and the moisture content is high; please dress appropriately
- No one can visit the catacombs on their own, nor stray from their group along the route, nor cross the gates that delimit the paths open to the public
- It is forbidden to touch the exhibits along the visit path
- It is forbidden to remove any object and/or material
- No photos allowed inside the Catacombs
- Food and drink are not allowed
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Pets are not allowed
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- To visit the Catacombs is required to wear a mask
- You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.)
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- Tickets are named, dated and time. For this reason you must be at the meeting point on time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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-153188P54
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- Headsets, Insurance, Taxs.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Transfer from the Colosseum to the Catacombs (pick-up/drop off).
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel skip the line tickets and Guided Small Group Tour.
- Catacombs Undergrounds skip the line tickets and Guided Small Group Tour.
The following is NOT included:
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
- Guide service during the transfer to the Catacombs.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Rome in 2 Days Catacombs, Colosseum, Vatican Museum Small Group Guided Tours is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome in 2 Days Catacombs, Colosseum, Vatican Museum Small Group Guided Tours will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Headsets, Insurance, Taxs
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Transfer from the Colosseum to the Catacombs (pick-up/drop off)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel skip the line tickets and Guided Small Group Tour
- Catacombs Undergrounds skip the line tickets and Guided Small Group Tour
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Guide service during the transfer to the Catacombs
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Children discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- The order in which the sites will be visited may change
- Please note that monuments' capacity regulation and the security checkppoint may delay the access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and the Vatican Museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Note: tour will not operate on religious holidays
- Transportation to the Catacombs will be lead by a professional driver (not a guide)
- The catacomb temperature is about 60°F and the moisture content is high; please dress appropriately
- No one can visit the catacombs on their own, nor stray from their group along the route, nor cross the gates that delimit the paths open to the public
- It is forbidden to touch the exhibits along the visit path
- It is forbidden to remove any object and/or material
- No photos allowed inside the Catacombs
- Food and drink are not allowed
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Pets are not allowed
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- To visit the Catacombs is required to wear a mask
- You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.)
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- Tickets are named, dated and time. For this reason you must be at the meeting point on time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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