Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers
Overview
A professional Blue Badge Guide will meet you at your centrally located accommodation and together you will start your full-day tour with the visit of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
After a quick lunch break, you’ll head to the ancient part of the city, discovering the Great Colosseum and the Roman Forum, walking through their timeless ruins.
What's Included
- Vatican Museums Tickets
- Hotel pick-up, drop-off and transportation between sites with private vehicle
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum entrance fees (valued at €18 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Colosseum and Roman Forum Entrance Fees
- Blue Badge guide
- Food, Drinks, Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Your hotel/accommodation in Rome city center (within the Aurelian Walls)
What To Expect
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Piazza del Colosseo (pass by)
Colosseum
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Arch of Constantine (pass by)
Vatican Museums
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Cortile della Pigna (pass by)
Gallery of Tapestries
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Galleria dei Candelabri
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Baldachin (pass by)
La Pieta (pass by)
St. Peter's Square (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- 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.
- Please advise in case of mobility issues - wheelchair partly accessible
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes are recommended
- Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
- Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site
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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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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Vatican Museums Tickets.
- Hotel pick-up, drop-off and transportation between sites with private vehicle.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Colosseum entrance fees (valued at €18 per person).
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Colosseum and Roman Forum Entrance Fees.
- Blue Badge guide.
- Food, Drinks, Lunch.
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.
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 2025Accessibility information for the Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers 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
- Vatican Museums Tickets
- Hotel pick-up, drop-off and transportation between sites with private vehicle
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum entrance fees (valued at €18 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Colosseum and Roman Forum Entrance Fees
- Blue Badge guide
- Food, Drinks, Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- 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.
- Please advise in case of mobility issues - wheelchair partly accessible
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes are recommended
- Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
- Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site
