Full Day Vatican and Colosseum Tour
Focus
What makes this tour Special
What to Expect
PRIVATE TOUR
Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only
DURATION
7 hours
START TIME
08:45 - 09:30
TRANSFER
Meet&Greet at your hotel/accomodation. Transfer to the tour site included
NOT AVAILABLE
Sunday
KID FRIENDLY
This tour is suitable for kids of all ages
ENTRANCE TICKETS
Entrance tickets are included! Enjoy your tour!
GENERIC INFORMATION
Appropriate clothing is recommended. Please be aware that the access to holy sites requires a strict dress code. Shoulders and knees have to be properly covered.
- Blue Badge Qualified and local Guide
- Private Full Day Vatican and Colosseum Tour
- Colosseum and Roman Forum skip the line tickets
- Vatican Museums skip the line tickets (including Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica)
- Meet & greet your private guide at your hotel or accommodation
- Pick up from your hotel or accommodation
- Transport between tour sites
- Drop off to your hotel or accommodation (Can be arranged on request)
- Meals
- Gratuities
Sites you’ll visit
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Vatican Museums
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Sistine Chapel
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St. Peter's Basilica
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Colosseum
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Roman Forum
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Famous throughout the world, the multiple galleries and rooms can take days to visit although only just over a third of the art that Popes throughout the centuries have collected is on show to the public. The museums house an immense collection that includes some of the most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world along with some of the most precious Ancient Rome and Egyptian statues.
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Definitely the most known work of art of all time, the frescoes by Michelangelo are considered the finest work of art ever created by Man. The iconic narration of the vault dedicaded to the Holy Creation and the Bible is a pendant of the huge wall scene (60 feet tall) just behind the altar: the “Last Judgment” with its 391 figures. The side walls welcomed Michelangelo’s creation with pre-existing stories of the Life of Jesus and Moses by Botticelli and the Renaissance masters. Despite the religious dedication, the meaning of the Sistine Chapel trascends the time and space of the Church and reveals its universal meaning for mankind.
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The largest Basilica in the world is also home to worldwide masterpieces like the famous Pietà by Michelangelo! it even houses an underground crypt for Popes, of which can be visited. The Basilica has a big influence from Michelangelo and you can see his art work throughout. The Basilica was originally built above the tomb of the Prince of the Apostles, where the Pope visits every Christmas or Easter Time.
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One of the new wonders of the modern world is also the largest ever Amphitheatre constructed during Ancient times was built with Volcanic rock mixed with brick and held an estimated 50-80 thousand people. It was a real hub of entertainment in central Rome, with regular shows, animal hunts and gladiatorial battles. Races were not held within the Colosseum due to the nearby Circo Massimo race track.
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The political and business centre of ancient Rome, the warn away paths are covered in history. This is where the citizens came to listen to speeches, to meet the senators or to see people like Julius Caesar or Cicero. The ruins tell a story, and it is the story of Rome and its politics, with the likes of the ancient Curia (the Senate) that is still visible, but also with the impressive marble columns of temples which were erected for the first time in V century BC.
Tour description
Rome wasn’t built in a day but with us, you can absolutely see the best of it in our cultureful Full Day Vatican and Colosseum Tour. This full day tour of the Eternal city is a comprehensive dive in to the creativity of Rome’s fruitful past, allowing you more time in the world famous sites and less time waiting in line.
Either if you are a first timer to the city and not sure what to visit, indecisive in what to see and cannot choose only one place or on a tight schedule while visiting the city, the Full Day Vatican and Colosseum Tour is the perfect option for you!
The full day of sightseeing includes skip the line tickets to both the Colosseum and Vatican museums.
During the Ancient Rome part of the day, your fun, expert local private guide will allow you to discover the heart of the vast Roman empire while walking back in time through the Colossal size Colosseum and the history rich Roman forum. After time for lunch, your private Rome expert Storyteller will lead you through only the very best galleries of the Vatican museums until you reach the spectacular Sistine chapel with it’s hidden vendetta’s and impressive facade – One of the very best Renaissance masterpieces in the entire world. The Full Day Vatican and Colosseum Tour won’t be complete without entering the world’s largest basilica, the Basilica of Saint Peter. Entering the enormous structure and hearing how large your surroundings are will utterly dewolf you.
Leading out to Saint Peter’s square, your full day tour of the best Roman highlights will come to a relaxed end and your personal storyteller will happily show you to your Private driver or book you a table at their favourite local restaurant.
Full Refund Cancellation Policy
The policies are included and non-optional.
- Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
- Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.
