Rome In a Day: Vatican, Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour
Overview
See in one day all must-see attractions in Rome: Join in the morning the 3,5-hour Vatican Tour including the highlights of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
In the afternoon take part of the 3,5-hour Colosseum and Roman Forum walking tour. This tour takes you to visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Capitoline Hill, Piazza Venezia, Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
With the help of your expert guide you skip the long lines at each location. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 18 people.
What's Included
- Children 5 and younger are complimentary
- Head sets when needed
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Entrance fees for Vatican Museums, Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport from the Vatican tour to the Colosseum & Ancient Rome tour
- St. Peter's Basilica might be closed on Wednesday mornings due to weekly Papal Audience.
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Colosseum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- Customers must bring with them an identity document (passport, driving license, etc.)
- 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 SECOND MEETING POINT FOR THE "Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour" IS LOCATED IN: Via del Colosseo, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy The meeting point for the second part of the tour (Colosseum Tour) is outside the Colosseo metro station the upper level in front of Caffè Roma (Via del Colosseo 31). Please look for a tour leader with "Rome Your Way" sign. The tour will start at 1.45pm, please arrive 15 min. before the tour starts.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Children 5 and younger are complimentary.
- Head sets when needed.
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Entrance fees for Vatican Museums, Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transport from the Vatican tour to the Colosseum & Ancient Rome tour.
- St. Peter's Basilica might be closed on Wednesday mornings due to weekly Papal Audience.
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 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rome In a Day: Vatican, Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome In a Day: Vatican, Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. 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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Oct 2026What's Included
- Children 5 and younger are complimentary
- Head sets when needed
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Entrance fees for Vatican Museums, Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport from the Vatican tour to the Colosseum & Ancient Rome tour
- St. Peter's Basilica might be closed on Wednesday mornings due to weekly Papal Audience.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- Customers must bring with them an identity document (passport, driving license, etc.)
- 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 SECOND MEETING POINT FOR THE "Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour" IS LOCATED IN: Via del Colosseo, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy The meeting point for the second part of the tour (Colosseum Tour) is outside the Colosseo metro station the upper level in front of Caffè Roma (Via del Colosseo 31). Please look for a tour leader with "Rome Your Way" sign. The tour will start at 1.45pm, please arrive 15 min. before the tour starts.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
