Skip the Line: Vatican + Ancient Rome

Enjoy a guided tour of one of the largest art collections of the world, spanning from Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian antiquities to contemporary art. Learn about the famous Popes of Rome, their love for art and the glamorous lives they let during the Renaissance. Let our knowledgeable guide lead a discussion on the lives of great artists who worked at the Vatican such as Michelangelo and Raphael and analyze their masterpieces. We can also fully appreciate Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoes at the Sistine Chapel and head for St. Peter’s Basilica and Square, an immense area that houses many other precious works, including the Papal Canopy by Bernini and the breathtaking “Pieta,” Michelangelo’s sculpture of a dying Christ in the arms of his Mother.

We will also discuss the life of Saint Peter, a simple fisherman who later became the first Pope of the Christian Church, martyred and buried on the site of St. Peter’s Basilica where his tomb is the focal point. You can opt to stop for day after the visit to the Basilica and continue the tour another day or to continue on to the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum. Let our expert local guides tell you the history of the imposing ancient buildings in the area and hear about the structure of Roman society, their beliefs, their social and political lives, how they managed to control a vast territory and the cause of the empire’s decline.

Skip the line when you visit the Colosseum and relive the days of Ancient Rome. Enjoy a thorough tour of the building where you’ll learn about the inner workings of the Colosseum and the special effects and showmanship of the ferocious games played there. Find out the role this structure played in Roman society and discuss the kinds of games held in this amphitheater.

Includes
- Skip the Line Tickets to Colosseum, Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
- Highly qualified English speaking licensed guide
- Headphones for the Vatican Museum

Excludes
- Meals and drinks (unless specified)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional activity costs

Please Note
- The Vatican is closed every Sundays, therefore the tour would not be available
- If you want to split these tours over two days, just add a comment stating the days you want to do each tour and we will confirm the reservation accordingly.
- The tour will be guaranteed and will operate with a minimum of 5 and maximum of 12 persons.

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

You can book in 3 easy steps!
1. Select date and number of persons. You will be redirected to the Shopping Cart Page.
2. On the Shopping Cart Page, continue shopping or check out.
3. Enter basic travel, name, and payment information in the Check-out Form.

Upon booking, you will receive a voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime.

After you book
Please print the electronic voucher sent to you. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Give the voucher to the operator on the day of the activity.

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
That's ok. We will try to be as flexible as possible. But you must inform us by email of the change or cancellation as soon as possible. The appropriate amount will be credited back to your credit card account. Contact our Customer Service for help with changes or cancellations. Or read our Cancellation Policy.