Guided Tour: Colosseum and Roman Forum and Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Admire the main religious and historical sites of Rome, including the Archaeological Area of the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Don't miss the most famous areas of the city and follow in the footsteps of emperors and Roman citizens.
Start your experience at the Touristation Aracoeli office, located at Piazza Ara Coeli 16, where you will meet your guide and enjoy a 30-minute immersive multimedia 3D video about Ancient Rome, created by a renowned company with credits from UNESCO, BBC, and National Geographic. Witness the evolution of Rome through extraordinary visual narratives before venturing into the iconic monuments.
Next, stroll through evocative ruins and majestic palaces guided by our professional guide. Few places in the world are as haunting and majestic as the archaeological area of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. Listen to your guide as they explain the history of the monument over the centuries. Begin with the Roman Forum, which over the centuries became the political, religious, economic, legal center, and marketplace of the ancient city. Here, admire and learn more about the Curia, the Arch of Septimius Severus, the Tabularium, the Temple of Saturn, and much more. Walk along the ancient Via Sacra to reach the most famous monument in the world: the Colosseum. Don’t miss the imposing Arch of Constantine as your guide describes its history and significant features. Constantine wanted to be celebrated and recognized as the new arbiter of Rome's destiny and chose a traditional monument rooted in imperial history: the Arch of Triumph.
Last but not least, the Colosseum stands as a testament to the greatness of ancient Roman engineering. It is the largest ever built by the Roman Empire. Your guide will tell you about the spectacular gladiatorial fights, naval battles, wild animal hunts, and other events that could last up to 100 days! Through their stories, you will gain insight into the displays of power and entertainment of the Roman Empire.
On the same day or the following day, take a journey through the highlights of the Vatican Museums during a 3-hour guided tour. Explore the Vatican Museums and admire the spectacular Sistine Chapel. From the Egyptian Museum to the Etruscan Museum, from the Greco-Roman section to the Renaissance Art Collections, there’s something for everyone.
Follow your guide to the best galleries and admire frescoes, statues, tapestries, and historical maps. Discover the Borgia Apartments with rooms painted by Raphael, the Vatican Pinacoteca, the Gallery of Maps, the Pinecone Courtyard, and much more. Continue to the Sistine Chapel to admire masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Pinturicchio, and Perugino.
TOURISTATION OFFICE:
Report at TOURISTATION ARACOELI
Piazza D'Ara Coeli, 16.
Touristation office is NOT next to the Colosseum but is on the Piazza Venezia side. Look for a fountain under restoration. There are orange flags outside the office.
Please report at the TOURISTATION OFFICE to redeem your voucher and get your services.
Highlights:
- Dive into the rich history of Ancient Rome with Multimedia 3D Video.
- Explore the vibrant heart of public and religious life in Rome at the Roman Forum
- Admire the majestic amphitheater that evokes the heroic deeds and games of antiquity
- Be enchanted by the famous frescoed ceiling by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel
- Marvel at one of the most important art collections in the world as you stroll among masterpieces in the Vatican Museums
What’s included:
- Assistance at the Touristation Aracoeli office and accompaniment to the entrance of the Mamertine Prison
- 30-minute multimedia 3D video inside the Cinema Room of the Touristation Aracoeli office
- Access to the Roman Forum and Colosseum
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum
- Priority entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Earphones
What’s not included:
- Food, drinks, and transfers
- Access to the Arena and Undergrounds
- Anything not expressly provided for in the Offer
Important information:
- You are kindly requested to read the Regulation for Visitors and Terms and Conditions for the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum, by clicking on the link.
- The confirmed reservation implies tacit acceptance of these Terms.
- The time indicated on the purchase voucher refers to the time of presentation at the Touristation Office.
- An original identity document must be presented along with the access ticket for all participants.
- It is prohibited to bring firearms or sharp objects, glass bottles, alcoholic beverages, aerosols, large luggage or bags, animals, and drones.
- For security reasons, all visitors and their luggage will be checked.
- The archaeological area of the Colosseum offers free entry to individuals with disabilities and one accompanying family member or caregiver who can demonstrate their affiliation with social-health assistance services.
- Assistance will be provided by the dedicated Touristation staff at the entrance of the Roman Forum.
- Due to force majeure, the offer may be adjusted based on the event.
- The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.
The total retail price includes:
€18,00 adult / €0.00 minor (0-17 years) admission ticket to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
The price difference is due to the services included in the offer.
Cancellation policy:
This activity is non-refundable.
Once the reservation has been made, no changes can be applied.
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