Vatican City and Ancient Rome Combination Tour

Highlights / General details

Vatican City: The purpose of this tour is the visit of the Vatican Museums and a large part of the Vatican City, one of the European microstates. Situated on the Vatican Hill in the west-central part of Rome, its borders closely follow the city wall constructed to protect the Pope from outside attack. Leaving the Piazza San Bernardo, adorned by Moses’ Fountain, the itinerary will continue passing by Via Bissolati, Via Veneto and the Villa Borghese. After this ample panoramic view, we will visit the Vatican Museums and the Vatican Galleries (lines possible at the entrance). There you will admire the modern entrance built for the Jubilee 2000, the Galleries of the Chandeliers, of the Tapestries and of the Geographical Maps, the Sobiesky Hall and the Immaculate Conception Hall. We will then stop to admire the Sistine Chapel, seat of the Conclave, with the famous frescoes of Michelangelo. Passing inside the Vatican Museums we will arrive into the Basilica of Saint Peter, commonly called Saint Peter's Basilica, is one of four major basilicas of Rome. It is the most prominent building inside the Vatican City and built on the ruins of Old Saint Peter's Basilica.

Ancient Rome: Take a complete tour of Ancient Rome's major sights and skip the queues for the Colosseum. Gain your special access to the Colosseum and, once inside, breath the bloody past of the amphitheatre and its atmosphere lead by passionate and expert guides. Let’s admire the splendid Arch of Constantine, climb the Palatine Hill and stomp on the legendary Via Sacra or 'Sacred Way'.

Inclusion

Professional guided tour; Hotel pickup and drop off at select hotels; Headsets; Entrance fees and Lunch; Skip the line access to Sistine Chapel and Basilica. Languages: English, Spanish, Dutch, French, Portuguese.

Exclusion

Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily except Sundays and Religious Holidays; Departs at 8:30am, pick Up starts at 7:30am. Skip the Line at the Colosseum will not be available on the following dates: September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7.

Duration

One Day.

Additional information The following items are recommended: Comfortable shoes. No shorts, no sleeveless outfits.

Policies

Skip the Line at the Colosseum will not be available on the following dates: September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7. In case of bookings for those dates people will probably queue. If your hotel is not included in the pickup and drop off services, you will be picked up from the Carrani Office located at V.E. Orlando, 95. This will be clarified at time of confirmation. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation