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Ancient Rome & Vatican City Full-Day Tour

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Ancient Rome & Vatican City Full-Day Tour Highlights

  • Join a full-day tour of Ancient Rome & Vatican City and get access to iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica showcasing the architecture of the Roman period.

  • Walk through the ancient galleries of the Vatican Museums, and admire the masterpieces of Renaissance art such Raphael's School of Athens, and Saint John the Baptist.

  • Admire St. Peter’s Basilica and admire Michelangelo's stunning frescoes and the magnificent dome.

  • Marvel at the Colosseum, the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, known for its impressive size, a prominent symbol of Rome's ancient grandeur

  • See the ruins of important government buildings, temples, and monuments and know the story of Rome's rise and fall from an expert guide.

Operating Hours
St. Peter's Basilica
Trevi Fountain
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Sistine Chapel
Vatican Museums
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Timings: 07:00 AM to 07:10 PM

Know Before You Go for Ancient Rome & Vatican City Full-Day Tour

Must Know
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Visitors must bring their passport or valid ID for the tour, especially if travelling from abroad.
Respectful attire is required, particularly for visiting religious sites, so men and women should cover their shoulders and knees.
Help keep the historic sites clean by disposing of any trash in designated bins.
Any sharp and dangerous objects like firearms, knives, scissors are not allowed inside the museums.
Flash photography is prohibited inside all museums and churches.
You are not allowed to take videos, use selfie sticks, or use professional photo and video gear, including a tripod inside the museums and churches.
The tour will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line.
You can bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and some coins for making wishes in the Trevi Fountain.
This is a walking tour that includes a visit to archaeological sites with uneven terrain, so please wear comfortable shoes.
The tour does not include lunch.
On Wednesdays, the tour doesn't visit St. Peter's Basilica due to an audience blessing being held there, instead it will cover other areas of the Vatican Museums in place of the Basilica.
This group tour is not wheelchair, walking impairment, or stroller accessible.

Maps & Location

Starting Point
Viale Vaticano, 100
Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Ancient Rome & Vatican City Full-Day Tour Cancellation Policy

  • If cancellation is made 1 days or more before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  • If cancellation is made within 1 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  • In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
USD 79.05
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USD 88.93
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Ancient Rome & Vatican City Full-Day Tour Overview

The Ancient Rome & Vatican City Full-Day Tour offers an immersive journey of Rome's rich history and art. Start with a visit to Vatican City, including the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, home to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Visitors continue to Ancient Rome, visiting iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, and Roman Forum. This comprehensive tour combines art, architecture, and ancient history, providing a deep dive into Rome’s cultural heritage with expert guidance throughout.

About the Activity:

  • Go on a Ancient Rome & Vatican City full-day tour, strolling through Rome's Colosseum and admiring Vatican City's treasures on this tour.
  • Benefit from an English-speaking tour guide and enjoy comfortable, climate-controlled transportation.
  • Marvel at the Sistine Chapel, in Vatican Museums, and be mesmerised by Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes, including the stunning ceiling and ‘The Last Judgement’.
  • Admire St. Peter’s Basilica’s Renaissance architecture, and climb the dome for stunning views of Vatican City and Rome.
  • Stroll through St. Peter’s Square, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and admire the grand colonnades, central obelisk, and fountains.
  • Enjoy a traditional Italian lunch at a nearby trattoria, savouring local dishes like pasta carbonara or pizza, complemented by Italian wine or refreshing gelato, at your own expense.
  • Walk into the heart of ancient Rome and marvel at temple ruins like the Temple of Saturn and the Temple of Vesta, as well as public areas such as the Rostra and the Curia Julia.
  • Step into the iconic Colosseum and admire the largest amphitheatre ever built which is capable of seating up to 80,000 people.
  • Look at the Pantheon, an architectural marvel with its remarkably preserved dome and learn about the mystery of its status as the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome.

How to Reach?

  • By Car: The Viale Vaticano, 100, the meeting point is located at a distance of 31 km from the city centre. You can reach the same in 45 minutes via A24/E80 route.
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