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Private Tour of the Colosseum & the Vatican

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Duration of
7
hours
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Private Tours
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9:45 AM
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Skip the line
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Everyday Except Sunday
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Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

After meeting your guide at the designated meeting point, you will begin your visit to the Colosseum, the most iconic amphitheater of Ancient Rome. Inside, your guide will explain the history of the gladiators and the advanced engineering that made this monumental structure possible.

You will then continue to the Roman Forum, once the political, commercial, and administrative center of the Roman Empire. Walking among the ruins of temples and public buildings, you will gain insight into daily life in Ancient Rome, including key sites such as the Senate House and the area linked to Julius Caesar.

After the Colosseum and Roman Forum, you will travel with your guide to the Vatican area by Uber (not included). With skip-the-line tickets, you will enter the Vatican Museums and explore one of the world’s most important art collections, featuring works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini, Botticelli, and other Renaissance masters.

The tour includes the Sistine Chapel, where you will see Michelangelo’s famous ceiling and the Last Judgment. Finally, through a special passageway, you will access St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest Catholic church in the world, home to masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldacchino. Throughout the tour, your guide will provide clear historical and artistic explanations.

This 7-hour guided experience in Rome is available everyday except sunday in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. Book your spot today with Exploro Tours and let our expert local guides bring history, art and culture to life before your eyes.

What's included
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Entrance Tickets for the Archeological Park of the Colosseum
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Skip the line admission tickets for the Vatican
What is not included
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Optional gratuities
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Transportation services
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Food and drinks
Program and itineries
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Enter Colosseum with your pre-booked tickets

Accompanied by your guide and pre-booked tickets, you'll enter in the Colosseum, one of the most famous monuments in the world, UNESCO Heritage Site, and one of the 7 wonders of the new world.

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Explore the Roman Forum

After the Colosseum, you will proceed to the archaeological site of the Roman Forum which represented the commercial, legal, and administrative center of ancient Rome. You will feel as if you were brought back in time during the Imperial age of Rome.

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Lunch break at a local trattoria (at your own expense)

For lunch you'll be brought to a local, traditional trattoria, to enjoy a true traditional roman meal (not included in the price of the tour)

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Visit the Vatican Museums

In the afternoon, you will visit the Vatican Museums with your guide. This vast complex houses one of the world’s most important art collections, assembled over centuries by the Popes.

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Visit the Sistine Chapel

At the end of the museum visit, you will enter the Sistine Chapel, famous for Michelangelo’s frescoes, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment.

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View St. Peter’s Basilica from St. Peter's Square

After the Sistine Chapel, you will exit into St. Peter’s Square, where you can admire the exterior of St. Peter’s Basilica, the heart of the Catholic Church. From the square, your guide will provide an overview of the basilica’s history, architecture, and significance.

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Insider Tips and Recommendations

Your guide shares personalized insider tips — from the best local restaurants and hidden trattorias to lesser-known attractions worth exploring on your own. Leave this tour not just with memories, but with a local's insider knowledge of Rome.

Meeting and drop-off point

The meeting point with your guide is in front of Caffe Vaticano

What to bring?
A scarf or shawl to cover shoulders and knees at religious sites. PLEASE HAVE ALL PARTICIPANTS BRING THEIR ID
What To Remember
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The tour guide will meet you at the start time and location and will wait for a maximum of 30 minutes. Missed tours cannot be refunded.
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Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended since this tour involves a fair amount of walking.
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NO liquids, gels or sprays are allowed inside the Colosseum.
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Large bags and suitcases are not permitted inside the Colosseum and there is no deposit room to store them.
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Vatican dress code is strictly enforced: knees and shoulders must be covered at all times. Sandals are permitted.
From
1250
Up to
2
adults
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Duration of
7
hours
Exploro Tour
Private Tours
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9:45 AM
Exploro Tour
Skip the line
Exploro Tour
Everyday Except Sunday
Exploro Tour
Arabic
English
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
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Daniel
March 1, 2024
Incredible Florence day tour, guide shared lots of history, overall fantastic.
Fiona W
March 1, 2024
Driver picked us up for Amalfi coast tour, breathtaking views and professional service.
Katherine
April 1, 2024
Private tour of Rome at night was magical, city views were spectacular.
Luis F
April 1, 2024
Great experience visiting Pisa, guide very friendly and engaging.
Paul T
March 1, 2024
Family tour of Vatican museums was smooth and enjoyable, kids loved the guide.
Emma S
April 1, 2024
Pompeii day trip was outstanding, driver was safe and guide extremely knowledgeable.
TravelGuy89
May 1, 2024
Great Vatican morning tour, skipped lines, guide answered all questions perfectly.
Sarah L
May 1, 2024
Private driver to Tivoli and Hadrian’s Villa, smooth experience and excellent explanations.
derek R
June 1, 2024
Florence to Pisa private tour, luxury vehicle pickup, excellent driver and guide, great lunch, wonderful trip.
Jennifer
May 1, 2024
Fantastic tour of Rome with knowledgeable guide; saw all major sights efficiently.
Roberto
May 1, 2024
Amazing Colosseum experience, guide brought history to life, very well organized.
Nancy W
July 6, 2024
Private Vatican tour with grandson, guide Marlene kept 9-year-old engaged, informative and enjoyable.
Rebecca H
June 23, 2024
Family Vatican tour with guide Silvia, very detailed, kind, funny, knowledgeable, great experience.
gorkaojinaga
July 16, 2024
Punctual and friendly driver, attentive guide with precise explanations, excellent experience.
Voyager579
April 14, 2025
Best tour agency in Rome, top-notch guides, excellent customer service, many tour options beyond what’s listed on TripAdvisor.
MerlynM
July 13, 2025
Best Vatican experience. Mobility-impaired person in group, no waits, shortcuts, guide was patient and terrific.
Mary H
June 8, 2025
Wonderful guide, skipped many lines, highly recommend, second time visiting and learned new things.
gorkaojinaga
July 18, 2024
Great explanations in Spanish, attentive guide, immersive experience in Imperial Rome.
Bikinigirlhawaii
July 19, 2024
Perfect drive and Vatican tour, great driver and guide Sonya, private experience far better than big groups.
trotteringflower
April 24, 2025
Amazing tour skipping long lines, guide Valentina was fun and excellent, company provided complimentary Colosseum tickets after miscommunication.
Doug Charles
My family was fortunate enough to tour the Roman Forum and Colosseum with Luisa. I
Mohammad Pourshams
July 16, 2025
Pasqualino Was fantastic !!!!We and our two younger kids enjoyed the tour.
Neil Armstrong
June 17, 2025
We spent a wonderful afternoon with Letizia on a tour of the Colosseum, The Palantino and The Forum.
Maryann Jimenez
July 8, 2025
Letizia gave the most amazing tour. It was informative and efficient given the crowds.
Leanne Stone
June 9, 2025
Worth having a private tour to save lining up. Sylvia was a great tour guide who shared the wonderful history of the Vatican
clint thwing
September 8, 2025
Incredible tour. From the moment Peter picked us up at the hotel to meeting our guide Linda.
Marlene Gabriella COSSIO LIMPIAS
August 10, 2025
Pascualino is a highly recommended tour guide.
Eileen Co
February 10, 2025
What a wonderful and informative tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and museums.
Lynda Markle
September 16, 2024
Our guide Cortanza was fantastic! She loves what she does and it shows!
Andrew Hill
October 15, 2024
Our tour of the Vatican was excellent! Our tour guide Letizia was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and she defintely added extra value to our experience.
Sydney McKee
August 12, 2025
My family and I went on a wonderful Vatican tour with Letizia. She was incredibly knowledgeable on the artwork and the history of the Vatican
Aidan Ryan
July 15, 2025
The tour was just for me and my 80 year old mother in a wheelchair. Our tour guide Valentina was informative, fun and had a passion for history.
Sydney McKee
April 8, 2025
My family and I went on a wonderful Vatican tour with Letizia. She was incredibly knowledgeable on the artwork and the history of the Vatican.
Victoria Pomeroy
September 18, 2024
Our guide was absolutely fabulous! She provided so much knowledge, history and passion regarding the Vatican and Basilica! We highly recommend!
Mike Collins
May 8, 2025
Wonderful experience to tour the Vatican . Sonja is very knowledgeable and knows how to avoid the lines ! An amazing time
Joanie Barr
August 13, 2025
We had the most incredible private tour of the Vatican Museum, Saint Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel with Exploro Tours.
Victoria Pomeroy
October 13, 2025
Our guide was absolutely fabulous! She provided so much knowledge, history and passion regarding the Vatican and Basilica! We highly recommend!