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Combo Small Group Tour Colosseum and Vatican

Visit Rome’s two most visited tourist attractions, the Colosseum and the Vatican, in just one day as part of a small friendly group. Maximize your short time in Rome with our Combo small group tour!

Combo tour Vatican and Colosseum
  • Duration

    6h

  • Activity level

    medium

  • Starting time

    10:00

  • Typology

    Kid friendly tour

Tour description

If you are short on time in Rome, or just want to tick off the ‘biggies’ in one day then our Colosseum & Vatican small group tour is perfect for you. You will join a small friendly group of maximum 20 people and be lead by a fully licensed and enthusiastic guide, to ensure you get the most out of your visits. Add to this the additional bonus of pre-booked access to the Vatican and the Colosseum and you are guaranteed a small group tour of thr Colosseum & Vatican of incomparable quality!

Your small group tour of Colosseum & Vatican will begin with a fascinating exploration of Ancient Rome. Again you will be accompanied by an expert licensed guide as you visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You will visit the main areas of the Colosseum, as your guide thrills you with fascinating anecdotes of this world-renowned arena. You will continue to learn about life in everyday Rome as you visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill together with your guide and group.

Take a small break to refresh and eat a quick lunch before you rejoin your group at our office near the Vatican. Please note you will need to make your own way from Colosseum to the Vatican.

You will enter the Vatican Museums with pre-reserved access. Whilst waiting to pass the mandatory security checks, your top guide will explain to you the Sistine Chapel (explanation's are not permitted inside the Chapel itself). As you walk through the numerous Vatican Galleries your expert guide will point out all the highlights and explain to you the fascinating history of the Vatican state. From the Vatican Galleries, you will continue to Michelangelo’s resplendent Sistine Chapel. The Sistine Chapel’s frescoed ceiling and awe-inspiring Last Judgement fresco will leave you speechless. Your visit will be enhanced by your guide’s explanation of Michelangelo’s masterpiece.

By booking this Combo Small Group Tour, you are receiving a 10% discount on the total price of the two tours.

Languages: English

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Notes

Please note: before starting the tour, it is necessary to do the check in with our front office staff, who is wearing a light blue T-shirt / sleeveless jackets with vivicos logo on it

Emergency mobile numbers to reach out to us: +39 345 529 2606 e +39 327 646 8014

Please wear comfortable shoes. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Remember to follow the dresscode for the Vatican: you must be able to cover your shoulder and knees.

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Important info

Meeting point:

Meet your guide in front of the Basilica of Santa Cosma and Damiano located along via dei Fori Imperiali. You can reach the meeting point walking 5 minutes from Colosseum stop. 

Please note: before starting the tour, it is necessary to do the check in with our front office staff, who is wearing a light blue T-shirt / sleeveless jackets with vivicos logo on it

You walk from the grownd floor metro Colosseo and leave to your back the Colosseum monument walking down via dei Fori Imperiali direction Venice square.

Itinerary:

  • Vatican Galleries
Vatican Galleries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
Gallery of the Candelabra
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Maps
Gallery of the Maps
  • Sistine Chapel
Sistine Chapel
  • Colosseum
Colosseum
  • Roman Forum
Roman Forum
  • Palatine Hill Palatine Hill

Other info:

Please note: before starting the Colosseum tour, it is necessary to do the check in with our front office staff, who is wearing a light blue T-shirt / sleeveless jackets with vivicos logo on it

 

Please Note: to access the Colosseum you need to add in your reservation the exact name and last name of all participants in your reservation, child name has to be specified. In case of mistake in writing your name and last name in your reservation,  if the Colosseum access controllers denied the access due to the wrong name and last name we decline any responsability and NO REFUND will be provided

 

Please wear comfortable shoes. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Remember to follow the dresscode for the Vatican: you must be able to cover your shoulder and knees.

PLEASE NOTE:

Please note that in certain periods of summer time, or when the Vatican Museums reopen its doors after bank holidays, the museums might be busier than usual.

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.

SECURITY CHECKS: When accessing the monument the Colosseum visitors will be asked to pass security checks, even when entering with pre-booked access.

NOT ALLOWED: Please make sure you DO NOT have pointed big umbrellas and knives of any sizes with you.  Liquids are allowed but only if in plastic bottles. Remember that you can refill your containers in the fountains inside the Colosseum.

BAGS: Back bags are allowed inside the Colosseum if very small in size; shoulder bags or handbags are permitted if regular size.

In adverse weather conditions the Colosseum administration may close the arena floor and dungeons for safety reasons. In this case you will enter through a different entrance and spend longer in other parts of the Colosseum

This tour is not suitable for people with hearing disability. People with hearing disabilities can contact us and we will be happy to customize a private tour.

included

  • 5 hours guide (2.5 hours am + 2.5 hours pm)
5 hours guide (2.5 hours am + 2.5 hours pm)
  • Pre-reserved access to the Colosseum (euros 18)
Pre-reserved access to the Colosseum (euros 18)
  • Pre-reserved access to the Vatican 
Pre-reserved access to the Vatican
  • Headsets to clearly hear your guide Headsets to clearly hear your guide

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