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4.4(86 reviews)

Rome's Ancient Wonders Tour

From€129.31
6 hours
Province of Rome, Italy

About this activity

Experience Rome's iconic landmarks with skip-the-line access and expert guidance on this comprehensive 6-hour tour.

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access to Colosseum
  • Explore Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Guided tour of Vatican Museums
  • Admire Sistine Chapel's art
  • Expert English-speaking guide

Full description

Dive into Rome's rich history with our comprehensive 6-hour tour, offering skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Explore the grandeur of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, all under the guidance of an expert English-speaking guide. This tour ensures you witness Rome's ancient wonders without the hassle of long queues, providing a seamless and enriching experience of the Eternal City.

Included / Excluded

  • Skip-the-line access to Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
  • Guided tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

1

Colosseum including first and second level of the monument (morning)

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
2

You will then enjoy the Roman Forum, the ancient down town where the public, commercial and political life were located, and the tomb of Julio Cesar

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
3

You will also have the chance to visit Emperor's palace at Palatine Hill! Actually here you will visit Tiberio's Palace and admire also the stunning view on the city from the terrace on the top of the hill

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
4

Vatican Museums part of the tour (afternoon) You will discover the highlights of the Vatican Museums such as the Galleries, Apollo of Belvedere, Laocoon and Nero's Bathtub

Duration: 2h 30mAdmission: YES
5

The Sistine Chapel preserves the wonderful frescoes of Michelangelo, including the Creation of the world

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Stroller accessibility is available; please inform in advance.
  • Service animals are allowed; notify the tour operator beforehand.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
  • Be prepared for security checks at all venues.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the activity starts

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Full Names Required: Make sure the names provided match the IDs or passports of all participants (including children) — entry to the Colosseum and Vatican will be denied if they don’t. For children, age must be 17 or under on the day of the visit.
  • If Colosseum or Vatican staff deny entry due to nicknames or incorrect or missing names, we are not responsible and no refund will be issued.
  • Meeting Time: The meeting time is subject to change. If this occurs, you’ll be contacted by phone or message. Please ensure your phone number and country code are correct at booking.
  • By booking this activity, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
  • Colosseum and Vatican Museum tickets are valid only for the specific entry time indicated; latecomers will not be allowed in and no refunds will be issued.
  • Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered at all times while inside Vatican premises.
  • Access to St. Peter’s Basilica is not included in this tour.
  • The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.

Traveler reviews

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Take Self Guided Tour

The tour guide was sweet and tried very hard, but it was impossible to hear him, extremely fast paced (you can’t take anything in and don’t get time to read signs or look at displays). This is definitely something we would do self guided next time. The only advantage was being guided through the chaos of the lines.

Tracy_MMay 14, 2026VIATOR

Awesome combo tour to make life easy

To hit both the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel all in one tour and in one day is great. It makes it easy to condense activities into one day and there is plenty of time to get from one to the other in-between. Our tour guide for the Colosseum was Flavia. She was amazing and I have no complaints at all. The Vatican Museums were a little different than I expected, as it was filled with Roman history, mythology, and Christian-based art/items. The beginning seemed light on the Christianity, which took me by surprise, but it came on strong halfway through and obviously into the Sistine Chapel. I’d definitely recommend doing this, but maybe also book more areas of the Vatican if you want a heavy focus on Catholocism.

Louis_TApr 29, 2026VIATOR

The coliseum was ok. The Sistine chapel was fenomenal. I have no other comments.

The tour was very informative and entertaining. Our guide was very enthusiastic the whole time.

Alberto CApr 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Excellent guided tour

Very interesting guided tour, charming guide. We have learned a lot. I recommend this tour Very professional!

Pauline_QMar 18, 2026VIATOR

Colosseum history and fun

Excellent, the guide very well, it is definitely for a full day the view to the coliseum, I in the same day visit coliseum and Vatican

Freedom66000610730Mar 12, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Please Add the full name of each participant (including children) to your reservation. If names are wrong and entry is denied, we cannot provide a refund For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity The entrance tickets cannot be changed or refunded Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed Please show up at least 15 minutes before both tours to do the check in Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code Late arrivals will not be refunded In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass. By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions A dress code is required for the Vatican. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
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