Rome in a day with Vatican, Colosseum and historic center
Attractions & guided tours

Rome in a day with Vatican, Colosseum and historic center

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£176.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Enter the Colosseum with special express access
  • Explore Rome's can't-miss sights with an expert guide
  • Enjoy transport and easy access to the Vatican Museums
  • Maximize your time with a carefully planned itinerary
What to expect

This tour combines your must-do Rome experiences into one full day. Delve into the very essence of Roman history, culture, art, and architecture on this incredible walking tour, which introduces visitors to Rome's best-known sights. Visit the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, and the historic centre of ancient Rome. Skip-the-line into the Museums and the Sistine Chapel, all in the company of an expert local guide.

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What's included
  • check Access to the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Transportation
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Lunch
Where

Piazza Navona, 2, 00186 Roma, RM, Italy

Meeting point:
Until 28th February 2026: This tour meets at Piazza Navona 2, in front of the Museo di Roma. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. From 1st March 2026: this tour meets at Piazza Navona 25, in front of Touristation Navona. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility impairment, wheelchair users, and strollers

Not allowed:

  • Bare shoulders or knees. Remember that you must cover your shoulders and knees to enter the Vatican Museums. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc.) to put on just before entering the Vatican

Know in advance:

  • Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the Colosseum (no bag check) and the Vatican Museums (bag check available). If you check something at the Vatican Museums, you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour
  • The sites are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, the local tour operator will contact you before your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time
  • Please note that the Colosseum entrance ticket is €18 (already included in the tour price). The remaining cost of the experience covers additional services, including a professional local guide, individual headsets, customer support, and other related amenities
  • Walks is an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosseo Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • The tour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information
  • The maximum number of participants is 18
  • Temporary update (valid 12th January 2026 - 31st March 2026): the Vatican Museums will carry out a dedicated preservation project focused on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment. The Sistine Chapel will remain open, but the fresco will be temporarily covered by scaffolding during this period. This specific artwork will be temporarily out of view during the restoration period

Remember to bring:

  • A government-issued ID or passport
  • Extra covering (scarves, etc.) to put on before entering the Vatican
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Provider
Walks LLC
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins.

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