Best of Vatican & Ancient Rome Tour with Sistine Chapel Colosseum & Forums
Overview
With this fantastic 6-hour, tour you will see the very best of Rome in a day; the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Il Vittoriano, Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona as well as visiting the Vatican to see the Sistine Chapel, the majestic Basilica and St. Peter’s square.
In the company of your own private guide this tour is a must if you want to really appreciate the wonders of Rome.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Vatican entrance ticket
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Pantheon entrance ticket
- Professional art historian guide
- Blue Badge guide
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Piazza del Colosseo
23, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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Colosseum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Fontana di Trevi
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Pantheon
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Piazza Navona
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Vatican Museums
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
- 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.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to attractions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Private tour.
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- Vatican entrance ticket.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Pantheon entrance ticket.
- Professional art historian guide.
- Blue Badge guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Private transportation.
- Gratuities.
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 Best of Vatican & Ancient Rome Tour with Sistine Chapel Colosseum & Forums is as follows:
- 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 Best of Vatican & Ancient Rome Tour with Sistine Chapel Colosseum & Forums will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Vatican entrance ticket
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Pantheon entrance ticket
- Professional art historian guide
- Blue Badge guide
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
- 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.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to attractions.
