Rome: Full-Day Colosseum & Vatican with Skip-the-Ticket-Line Tour in French
ID: GYG78469-O-706929
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Uncover the archaeological wonders of Rome with skip-the-ticket-line access to the Colosseum and Vatican Museums. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the museums and see Palatine Hill or Capitol Hill.
Discover the masterpieces of Rome in one day on this tour of the Colosseum area, Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel. Skip the ticket lines and your guides will be there to give you an insider's point of view.
Access the Colosseum and get ready to enter into the legend. Learn about the architecture and history of this amphitheater, which hosted ancient Romans, senators, emperors, gladiators, and animals from around the world.
In summer (April-October), you'll have the opportunity to visit Palatine Hill, the foundation of Rome, and the Roman Forum from the inside. In the winter (November-March), discover Capitol Hill, the site of the Mayor of Rome, offering views of the Roman Forum.
Make a tasty stop in a Roman bistro with limited seats, then be ready to visit the Vatican Museums. No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the Vatican Museums.
The Vatican Museums are home to 54 different galleries including four statue museums: Museo Pio-Clementino, Museo Chiaramonti, Museo Gregoriano Etrusco and the Museo Gregoriano Egiziano.
Perfect to inspire the art lover in anyone, these museums are home to some of the most famous works of art in the world, with artists including Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Carvaggio, Raphael, and Giotto, to name a few.
The 54th gallery of the Vatican Museums is the famed Sistine Chapel. Completed around 1483, the Sistine Chapel is arguably the most famous chapel in the world due to the artwork located within.
View many of the most famous frescoes in the world, including the famous ceiling and "The Last Judgement" painted by Michelangelo.
Not only does the Sistine Chapel hold some of the world's most precious works of art, but it is also still used for religious purposes such as the papal conclave, the process through which a new pope is chosen.
Highlights
- Save time with skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums as Official Tour Operator Partners
- See Sistine Chapel: Michelangelo’s "Last Judgment" and "Creation of Adam" fresco
- Enjoy a typical Roman pizza for lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
If you have a pacemaker, you will need to show a certificate otherwise, you will not be admitted without being screened
The archaeological area involves walking on medium-hard floors; please wear comfortable shoes and be ready for rain or sunshine
The areas are not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for individuals who have difficulty walking
For the Vatican visit, a specific dress code is required. All visitors must be dressed appropriately: no sleeveless blouses, no miniskirts, no shorts, and no hats are allowed
Please note for lunch in the restaurant has a limited seats are available
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted
Colosseum Tour
Meeting point: Arch of Constantine
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. The staff will be waiting for you by the Arch of Constantine.
Tour ends near the archaeological area of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Vatican Tour
Meeting point: Piazza Risorgimento
15 minutes prior to departure time (at 2:00 PM). At the center of the square, the staff members will be greeting you at “Bar - Caffetteria L’Ottagono”, 400 meters from the nearest metro stop “Ottaviano”.
The tour ends in the Vatican area.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.