See the highlights of the Vatican and Ancient Rome on this 6.5-hour guided walking tour. This combination of 2 popular offerings takes you on a morning tour of Rome’s architectural gems followed by an afternoon visit to the Vatican.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Spanish, Italian
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy priority admission to the top sites in Rome and the Vatican
- Experience the splendor of the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's, and the Sistine Chapel
- See the Colosseum, the Roman forum, and Palatine Hill
Full description
See the important sites of Ancient Rome on this combination of 2 walking tours. Discover 2,000 years of Rome’s art and architecture in the morning. Then in the afternoon, see the highlights of the Vatican.
In the morning, meet your guide and see monuments dating as far back as the Roman era. Visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine hill, which are some of the most important sites of Ancient Rome.
In the afternoon, make your way to the Vatican where you’ll enjoy priority admission on your visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican museums.
Includes
- Approximately 6.5-hour combination walking tour
- Vatican Museum entrance ticket
- Priority entrance to the Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica (entry to St. Peter's Dome not included)
- Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
- Live guide and personal headset
- Free wi-fi, recharging stations and bathroom access
- Hotel transfers
- Tickets to Saint Peter's Dome
- Guided visit to Saint Peter's Dome
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Weapons or sharp objects
Know before you go
- The tour does not include a visit to St. Peter's during the following times, as it will be closed: 24 and 31 December and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- On rare occasions, St. Peter’s Basilica can close without notice. If this happens, you'll spend a full 3-hours touring the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Any affected dates will be listed as they become available. The tour guide will aim to notify guests if St. Peter’s Basilica is unexpectedly closed upon commencement of the tour. It is beyond the tour operator's control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- Dress code at the Vatican requires your shoulders and knees to be covered. This is strictly enforced and if you are not dressed accordingly, you may be refused entry
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
- The Vatican tour and the ancient Rome tour are both 3-hours long
