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Rome in a Day: Colosseum, Vatican & Historic Rome Small-Group Skip-the-Line Tour

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Rome in a Day: Colosseum, Vatican & Historic Rome
Rome in a Day: Colosseum, Vatican & Historic Rome
Rome in a Day: Colosseum, Vatican & Historic Rome
Rome in a Day: Colosseum, Vatican & Historic Rome
Rome in a Day: Colosseum, Vatican & Historic Rome

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Overview

This tour combines your must-do Rome experiences into one full day. Delve into the very essence of Roman history, culture, art, and architecture on this incredible walking tour, which introduces visitors to Rome’s best-known sights. Visit the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, and the historic center of ancient Rome. Skip-the-line into the Museums and the Sistine Chapel, all in the company of an expert local guide. Note: If you book the Best of Rome option, you'll enjoy a shorter tour (3.5 hours) that does not include the Vatican, instead giving you the chance to enter the breathtaking Pantheon.

What's Included

  • Skip the line ticket for Vatican Museums (Rome in a Day option only)
  • Small group of 18 guests maximum
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (24h – Colosseo, Foro Romano, Palatino Ticket, €18)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Navona
00186 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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00120
Vatican City

Vatican Museums

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What To Expect

Piazza Navona

Take to the streets of Rome for a walking tour of the historic center with your guide. Soak up the atmosphere in Piazza Navona, as your guide unravels the story of Bernini's fountain.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon

This nearly 2,000-year-old building has the largest un-reinforced concrete dome in the world. Hear how it was built and why it has inspired so many other buildings, from St. Peter’s Basilica to the U.S. Capitol Building. If you select the Best of Rome option when booking, you'll enjoy a guided visit inside the stunning building.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Trevi Fountain

Stroll through streets made famous by films like “Roman Holiday”, stopping at the Trevi Fountain.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Venezia

The guided walk of the historic city center takes you to see some of Rome's most impressive public sights.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Largo Corrado Ricci

If you opted for the Rome in a Day tour, you'll take a one-hour break for lunch (not included in price) with recommendations from your guide.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Colosseum

Afterwards, follow your guide to the Colosseum and head past the crowds to enjoy a guided tour in small groups. Hear tales of gladiators and emperors as you learn what life was like in Rome 1,000 years ago during a 1-hour tour of one of the world's most iconic sites.
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1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum (Pass By)

Next, stroll to the Roman Forum to learn how it functioned as the beating heart of Rome’s all-encompassing empire. Instead of slogging through the crowds inside the Forum, your guide will lead you to a stunning overlook. If you selected the Best of Rome option when booking, your tour will end here.
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Vatican City

If you opted for the Rome in a Day tour when booking, you'll travel by private transfer to the Vatican Museums and skip the line to bypass long wait times. Enjoy a tour of the best of the Vatican Museums as you admire the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps, ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. Enter the world-famous Sistine Chapel, one of the most acclaimed interiors of all time, almost entirely due to Michelangelo's incredible frescoed ceiling.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sphere within a Sphere (Pass By)

Inside the peaceful, Pinecone Courtyard you'll pass a spectacular bronze globe. It was designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro and copies of it can now be found all over the world, including Dublin, Tel Aviv and New York City.
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Sphere within a Sphere (Pass By)

Inside the peaceful, Pinecone Courtyard you'll pass a spectacular bronze globe. It was designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro and copies of it can now be found all over the world, including Dublin, Tel Aviv and New York City.
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Sistine Chapel

The day ends with the highlight of your tour, which is, of course, the Sistine Chapel with its incredible frescoes painted by Michelangelo.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to the event. Within 7 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.
  • The sites are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
  • Due to the religious nature of the Vatican Museums, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering the Vatican.

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Skip the line ticket for Vatican Museums (Rome in a Day option only).Small group of 18 guests maximum.Colosseum entrance ticket (24h – Colosseo, Foro Romano, Palatino Ticket, €18).Pantheon entry (Best of Rome option only).Transportation to Vatican Museums (Rome in a Day option only).Headset (when needed).Expertly guided walking tour.Local English-speaking guide. The following is NOT included: Hotel pickup and drop-off.Lunch.Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025

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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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Skip the line ticket for Vatican Museums (Rome in a Day option only).
  • Small group of 18 guests maximum.
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (24h – Colosseo, Foro Romano, Palatino Ticket, €18).
  • Pantheon entry (Best of Rome option only).
  • Transportation to Vatican Museums (Rome in a Day option only).
  • Headset (when needed).
  • Expertly guided walking tour.
  • Local English-speaking guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Rome in a Day: Colosseum, Vatican & Historic Rome Small-Group Skip-the-Line Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome in a Day: Colosseum, Vatican & Historic Rome Small-Group Skip-the-Line Tour 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!

 

 

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Skip the line ticket for Vatican Museums (Rome in a Day option only)
  • Small group of 18 guests maximum
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (24h – Colosseo, Foro Romano, Palatino Ticket, €18)
  • Pantheon entry (Best of Rome option only)
  • Transportation to Vatican Museums (Rome in a Day option only)
  • Headset (when needed)
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • Please note that this is a walking tour with a quick bus transfer from Central Rome to the Vatican.
  • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
  • A government-issued ID or passport is required for all participants. Without an ID, security may deny entry to the monument. All guests, including children, must bring ID on tour day.
  • This tour is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to the event. Within 7 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.
  • The sites are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
  • Due to the religious nature of the Vatican Museums, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering the Vatican.
  • Walks is an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosseo Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
  • Note: If you book the Best of Rome option, you'll enjoy a shorter tour (3.5 hours) that does not include the Vatican, instead giving you the chance to enter the breathtaking Pantheon.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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