This 2-in-1 ticket and tour experience combines one of our most popular Vatican tours, including St. Peter's Basilica, with a skip-the-line ticket to the Colosseum. This ticket also grants access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Highlights:
- Skip the lines to the Vatican & the Colosseum
- Experience two of Rome's most amazing attractions
- Admire the Vatican from inside
- See the Sistine Chapel
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica
- See the Vatacombs, the underground tombs of former Popes
- Experience the Colosseum on your own
- Explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Skip the Line to the Vatican & the Colosseum
Skip the long line at the Vatican with priority access and see all the major artistic and architectural highlights inside the Vatican City.
Our entire Vatican tour covers the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatacombs, where you'll see the underground tombs of former Popes, and St. Peter's Basilica, all in about three hours.
You can read more about the itinerary for your Vatican tour here: Vatican Museums, Vatacombs, and St. Peter's.
After your tour of the Vatican, you'll get your timed skip-the-line ticket to the Colosseum and directions for how to reach the Colosseum from the Vatican City.
When you arrive at the Colosseum there will be two lines at the entrance, a very long line for people without tickets, and a short line or no line at all for you to walk straight into the Flavian Amphitheatre.
We recommend that you spend between two and three hours in the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill archaeological areas. Please keep in mind that each site operates a strict no re-entry policy.
How do I get my tickets?
Shortly after your booking is complete your e-ticket will be sent directly to your email, just print it out or show it on your mobile device.
Where does the tour begin?
The tour starts at the When in Rome Tours office. The address will be clearly stated on your e-ticket. Please arrive 30 minutes before the tour starts.
Where does the tour end?
The guided tour ends at St. Peter's Basilica, where you'll be given directions to the Colosseum.
How long does the tour last?
The guided tour of the Vatican lasts approximately three hours.
Is the Necropolis a part of the tour?
This tour does not include the Necropolis as only the Vatican administer tours to this area.
When can I visit the Colosseum?
Your entrance ticket to the Colosseum is valid at 3.30 PM.
Is there a dress code?
Yes, entrance into religious sites requires that knees and shoulders be covered for both men and women.
When in Rome Tours and Ticmate cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress.
Are there children's tickets?
Yes, children's tickets are available for children from ages 6-17.
Important information:
- You will skip all official queues, and they can be very long, up to several hours. However, on certain days like bank holidays, weekends, and religious holidays even for people who have already booked tickets might have a shorter line. This cannot be avoided, but these lines will be far shorter than the public lines.
- Cancellations can occur with very short notice. In this case, we will contact you and offer you alternative tour dates or issue you a full refund.
- For security reasons, we strongly recommend that you do not bring any large bags or packages.
- This tour is a walking tour, as no vehicles are allowed inside the Vatican, so please wear appropriate footwear.
