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Combo Tour: Vatican and Colosseum in One Day

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Overview

This combo tour is perfect for all those who have a limited time in Rome, and yet want to experience the cradle of Christianity and the centre of the ancient Rome all in one day.

The tour starts from the Colosseum: this 3 hour tour includes the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

Learn about the history, features and tales behind the greatest Amphitheatre of all times: the Colosseum.

After the lunch break, you reach the Vatican Area at the second meeting point, to start the tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel!

The Vatican City: The smallest country in the world. An enclave in the city of Rome. Despite its tiny surface area, the Vatican hosts some of the most important monuments and artworks of all times.

The Vatican Museums, including the gorgeous Raphael’s rooms and the Sistine chapel are all enclosed spaces, so you can be relatively cool and comfortable while visiting some of the greatest artworks of all Christianity.

What's Included

  • Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket (adult: €18 children under 18 0€)
  • Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
  • Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
  • Any private expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Largo Gaetana Agnesi
5, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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00120
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Colosseum

Visiting the Colosseum is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.There is no better time to visit the Colosseum, as visitor numbers have been drastically reduced. This means that you are able to marvel at the awe-inspiring site without having large crowds around you.Learn about the history, features and tales behind the greatest entertainment venue of all times. The construction of the Colosseum, whose official name is Flavian Amphitheatre, was begun around 72 AD and completed in 80 AD. This means it took the ancient Romans around 8 years to complete this engineering masterpiece designed to entertain the citizens of Rome.Find out about the political and social background of the Roman Empire before, during and after the construction of the Colosseum. Get to know its purpose and its role within the Roman society.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

Just above the the Roman Forum there’s the Palatine Hill, where Rome was established in 753 BC, 21st of April. This is where the first nucleus of Rome took shape, and where the houses, villas and palaces of the kings, emperors and notable people were.The Palatine hill was chosen by Romulus as it was deemed to be the best of all the 7 hills of Rome thanks to its ideal and central position. The Romans, as other ancient civilizations, tended to choose the high grounds close to rivers for their early settlements. This gave a strategic advantage in case of military attack as well as against the frequent floods of the water streams.Walk on the hill where the history of Rome started from. Learn about the early history of the city, the foundation myth of Romulus and Remus, and how the former managed to become the first king of Rome. Explore the ruins of the once imposing structures of the imperial houses of the emperors of Rome!
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

A stone's throw from the Colosseum, you can find the Roman Forum: the political, religious, judicial and financial center of Rome and all the Roman Empire.This is where a city that once was barely a regional power became the core of the mightiest empire of the ancient times. This is where the Romans shaped the politics, laws and administrative systems that shaped the world we live in today, and affect the way we think about ourselves and our society.As the first core of Rome grew larger on the close by Palatine hill, the Romans started to settle also in the lower areas. The area occupied by the Roman Forum was once only a marshy land, but already under the regal period was chosen as the social, political and religious center of the city.Here you can find some of the most important buildings of the ancient Rome: the house of the Senate, temples, basilicas and much more.Plunge yourself in the heart of the Roman Empire by visiting the Roman Forum!
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

The Vatican City: The smallest country in the world. Despite its tiny surface area, the Vatican hosts some of the most important monuments and artworks of all times. St. Peter’s basilica is the most famous church of all Christianity, as well as one of the earliest ever built in history. Its origins in fact can be traced back to the Emperor Constantine, who commissioned the first two Basilicas of Christianity in Rome, St. John and St. Peter’s as early as in the 4th century. Find out much more with your tour at the Vatican. Learn about its history, the artists who worked at it and why it lies on this specific area of the city.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

After Vatican Galleries will reach the Sistine Chapel, where you will be amazed by its breathtaking fresco ceiling and by Michelangelo’s Last Judgement. Originally called the “Cappella Magna”, the “big chapel”, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it in the 15th century. Since then, the chapel has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity and today it is the site of the Papal Conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. Once again, entering before the general opening will allow you to take in the beautiful frescoes and take home with you wonderful memories.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Please provide the full names and dates of birth 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.
  • Please note that there are two separate meeting points for the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums tour and transfer is not included in the price.
  • The costumers need to show up at the meeting point 20 mins before in order to guarantee a timely and smooth departure

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Combo Tour: Vatican and Colosseum in One Day?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Combo Tour: Vatican and Colosseum in One Day?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket (adult: €18 children under 18 0€).
  • Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel.
  • Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums.
  • Booking fee 2€.
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
The following is NOT included:
  • Any private expenses.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Combo Tour: Vatican and Colosseum in One Day is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Combo Tour: Vatican and Colosseum in One Day 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!

 

 

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Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket (adult: €18 children under 18 0€)
  • Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
  • Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
  • Booking fee 2€
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Any private expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The actual starting time and the order of the tours may vary, depending on ticket availability. We will reach out to inform you about any time change.
  • Please provide the full names and dates of birth 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.
  • Please note that there are two separate meeting points for the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums tour and transfer is not included in the price.
  • The costumers need to show up at the meeting point 20 mins before in order to guarantee a timely and smooth departure
  • Colosseum Ticket price: Adult 18€ - Children (under18) 0 €
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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