Rome in a Day: Vatican & Colosseum Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
- Guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Expert local guide providing historical insights
- Explore ancient Roman ruins
- Discover Renaissance art masterpieces
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
- Guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Expert local guide providing historical insights
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the meeting point and time upon booking to ensure timely arrival.
- Be prepared for security checks at major attractions, which may involve waiting.
- Understand that the tour operates rain or shine; plan accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for extensive walking and uneven surfaces.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for outdoor portions of the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Rome Municipality Authority may impose new regulations and restricted access for all hop-on hop-off tours in the city of Rome without warning. It could impact the number of stops available and/or your journey on this tour; the exact itinerary will be advised on the day of travel
- On Sundays and selected public holidays (Easter) traffic might be restricted in certain areas of Rome. Stops affected frequently include Colosseo or Circo Massimo
- Wheelchair accessible (lower level only); electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated for technical reasons. The most accessible boarding point is Via Marsala (Termini Station)
- This ticket is valid for City Sightseeing Rome , Vatican&Rome Open Bus (if selected)
- Night Tour only leaves from Via Giolitti, 32 and it is one loop only
- Night tour duration: 90 minutes
- For operational reasons, Night Tour departure of the tour scheduled at 21:00 may be postponed up to a maximum of 15 minutes. The service is still guaranteed and the conditions of the tour remain unchanged.
- One Loop Tour is not a Hop On Hop Off tour
- We kindly inform you that Stop n.3 Colosseo is suspended until further notice
- On Sunday 31st May, due to Giro d’Italia, service will be suspended.
Traveler reviews
Long Waits, Poor Support, and No Basic Facilities for Children
We purchased the Maxi Combo pass 48-hour ticket from City Sightseeing Roma and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience overall. One staff member did try to help us through WhatsApp, and we appreciate that support. However, the ticket PDFs they sent were such low quality that the Vatican Museum staff had difficulty scanning them. The museum staff eventually had to take photos of the tickets themselves in order to scan them properly, which caused us to wait for a long time with unnecessary stress. The next day, another incident was even more upsetting. We were visiting with our toddler, who urgently needed to use the toilet. Since we were paying customers, I asked if we could use their restroom, but the staff refused. Instead, they directed us to a nearby cafe and told us to buy something there in order to use the bathroom. I was honestly shocked by this response, especially when traveling with a small child. Denying a toddler access to a restroom while we were their customers felt extremely unfair and lacking basic customer care. On top of that, the waiting times for their hop-on hop-off buses were much longer compared to other companies in Rome, which made the experience even more uncomfortable while traveling with a toddler. Overall, the service and customer experience did not meet expectations, and I would not recommend this company for families with young children.
No buses or signs
No buses… No signs… No one answers phone… no chat.. total waste of money and time. Save yourself time and frustration.
Don’t waste your money
This tour was not worth the money. We waited a long time for the bus to actually get going. We stood there for 15 min before the bus would open the door. Then trying to see what the recording was talking about was next to impossible. Half of the boxes for connecting the headphones were broken. I would not recommend this tour.
Can you make
Everything was fine. Very suitable for a first overview.
Not worth it, running is better
The bus is not suitable to see the main sights of the city, but only to get close to them. The bus takes a long time due to the heavy traffic. And the audio guide was so badly discussed that it was hard to understand.