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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
4.5
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Discover the Vatican on a group tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums with an expert guide. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a guide, who brings the ancient collection to life. Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo and finish your tour visiting St. Peter's Basilica. Choose from several departures, or upgrade to a small-group tour.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$83
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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
4.5
(6,559)

Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Benefit of easy access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill during this tour of the sights in ancient Rome. With a guide, head into the Colosseum to walk in the footsteps of gladiators, emperors, and plebeians as tales of the brutal games ring in your ears. Stroll amid the ruins of the Roman Forum, then discover layers of Roman history on Palatine Hill.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$30
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Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
4.5
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Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Maximize your limited time in Rome and bypass the seemingly endless ticket line at the Colosseum. The special ticket further grants you exclusive access to the arena floor where gladiators once stood. Listen as your guide goes beyond what you get in a typical audio guide. Hear the behind-the-scenes history of fighters, spectators, and more. Afterward, use the time you saved to explore other attractions, enjoy Italian food, or simply relax.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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$58
Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
4.6
(9,594)

Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Make the most of your valuable vacation time by avoiding the long line at the Vatican Museums. You save hours of waiting time by booking a group tour with skip-the-line admission. Follow your guide on a carefully-crafted itinerary and hear informative commentary as you admire the art and architecture. Admission is included to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$51
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Rome in a Day Group Tour with Entry to Vatican and Colosseum
4.6
(2,057)

Rome in a Day Group Tour with Entry to Vatican and Colosseum

Make the most of your time in Rome with a private full-day tour that visits all of the top attractions. Ride in luxury transportation with your guide to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Colosseum. You’ll also explore the historical center on a walking tour that features the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain, and the Vatican and Colosseum.
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  • 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$135
VIP, Small-Group Colosseum and Ancient City Tour
4.7
(1,277)

VIP, Small-Group Colosseum and Ancient City Tour

The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill are the most important ancient sites in the Rome, but visiting on your own can be overwhelming. With this guided tour, opt for access to the arena floor through the Gladiator's Gate. Learn about the history and architecture of the Colosseum before moving on the civic and religious buildings in the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
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  • 3 hours
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$68
Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome
4.5
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Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast are two headliners in southern Italy, but it’s virtually impossible to visit both in one day by public transportation. On this day trip, save hours with round-trip transport directly from Rome, leaving you enough time for a guided tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii plus a stroll through Positano to sightsee and shop before the return drive to Rome.
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  • 13 hours
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$114
Colosseum Underground & Ancient Rome Guided Tour
4.3
(1,109)

Colosseum Underground & Ancient Rome Guided Tour

Enjoy a comprehensive tour of the Colosseum, including areas usually restricted to the public, on this half-day guided tour. Enjoy access to the Colosseum's arena floor and underground dungeons, areas as well as stops at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for an overview of day-to-day life in ancient Rome.
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  • 3 hours
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VIP Vatican, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour with Vatican Grottoes
4.8
(691)

VIP Vatican, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour with Vatican Grottoes

Discover the best of the Vatican on this comprehensive small-group tour. Avoid the crowds with skip-the-line tickets and make the most of your time in the sacred city-state. Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and listen to informative commentary from your guide. See masterpieces from Michelangelo, Raphael, and Caravaggio, and head into the grottoes of St. Peter's Basilica to see the Papal tombs.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$83
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Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private Tour
5.0
(1,640)

Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private Tour

Visiting all of Rome's spread-out blockbuster sights on foot or by public transport can be a challenge. With this private golf cart tour, zip past the snarled traffic and take in the top ancient sites and Renaissance treasures in just a few hours. Stop to admire the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and other famous landmarks plus customize the itinerary to include the attractions that most interest you.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$142
$135
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Rome: Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St Peter Small Group
4.9
(2,995)

Rome: Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St Peter Small Group

See the best of Vatican City on this small-group tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Skip the long lines at the Vatican and go straight to the remarkable art and architecture, including galleries, the Julius II apartments, the Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel. This intimate Vatican tour is limited to s small group for a personal experience and individual service from the guide, and includes all entrance fees.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$146
$137
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access
4.7
(5,319)

Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access

This Vatican Museums Skip-the-Line Tour is a great choice for first-time visitors and travelers that prefer to bypass the long lines that the Vatican can attract. Skip the entrance lines with your tour group and then explore the highlights of the museums, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms, with a guide leading the way. Plus, this tour also gives you skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica (morning tours only; and not on Wednesdays).
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$41
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Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter's Semi or Private Tour
4.9
(3,123)

Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter's Semi or Private Tour

Discover the highlights of Vatican City without the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line access to the museums on this small-group early-morning tour. See the highlights of the papal art collection, including the Raphael Rooms, and Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Then, marvel at the beauty of the frescoes of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel before ending at St. Peter’s Basilica.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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$157
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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Fully Guided Tour
4.5
(21,769)

Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Fully Guided Tour

The Colosseum is one of Rome’s most popular landmarks, but visualizing the ruin in its ancient heyday isn’t always easy. Understand the arena’s significance to Roman history during this guided tour, which also includes visits to nearby Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Prefer a self-guided option? Then opt for an audio guide and tour the iconic monument at your own pace.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$51
Rome: Colosseum with Arena and Ancient Rome Tour
4.3
(4,637)

Rome: Colosseum with Arena and Ancient Rome Tour

See the Colosseum on a guided tour that gives you special access to enter the amphitheater on the arena, the same entrance that gladiators once used for their battles. Once inside, explore the ancient landmark with a guide, and then head outside to tour the archaeological area of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Select your preferred tour time when booking.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$41
The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers
4.5
(4,289)

The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction—bypass the long lines outside with this Roman Catacombs and Crypts Skip-the-Line Small-Group Tour. This tour also gives you skip-the-line access to Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Nicola in Carcere, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide who knows the history well so you can get more out of your visit.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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$66
Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
4.4
(3,163)

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

Take a guided tour of the Colosseum, including admission, to get the most out of your visit. By exploring the amphitheater’s first and second tiers with an official Colosseum guide, who has a background in history, art, and archaeology, learn about the origins of this iconic Rome landmark. Hear stories about gladiator battles and Roman emperors, and marvel at the engineering of the ancient structure. Then visit Palatine Hill and the ruins of the Roman Forum.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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$31
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Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Basilica & Papal Tomb Tour
4.6
(3,623)

Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Basilica & Papal Tomb Tour

Discover the sacred and artistic treasures of the Vatican on an immersive tour led by an art historian guide. Skip the long lines with priority access, and see some of the most important masterpieces in the Vatican Museum’s immense collection. Stand in awe beneath Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, and learn the stories behind the art through an audio headset so you don’t miss a word of your guide’s commentary.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$83
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Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome | Semi Private Max 6 People
4.9
(2,230)

Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome | Semi Private Max 6 People

Experience the Colosseum and Ancient Rome on this half-day tour. Upon entering the Colosseum, access the arena floor through the Gladiator's Gate entrance, where ancient warriors walked to battle. Follow your guide through the ancient amphitheater, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill while listening to historical insights from your guide.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$198
Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena OR Underground, and Forum
4.7
(4,680)

Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena OR Underground, and Forum

Take the stress out of your Colosseum tour and follow your guide. Explore areas of the Colosseum not accessible to all visitors, and see the underground level, the Arena, and the Roman Forum. Along the way, your tour is brought to life with guide commentary through headsets. Options available for small group guided tours.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$72
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Rome Highlights by Golf Cart: Private Tour
5.0
(3,281)

Rome Highlights by Golf Cart: Private Tour

Experience over 2,500 years of history on a private tour through Rome’s beautiful historic district. Roam the streets of this city in a comfortable, covered, street-legal golf cart following a custom itinerary based on your interests. This family-friendly sightseeing tour offers a narrated journey of the palaces, monuments, churches, fountains, and statues of your choice that define the rich heritage of Italy's capital. Each itinerary is customized to your preferences, not all sights listed below can be visited in one tour.
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  • 2 to 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$189
$161
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Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes in a Small Group
4.6
(2,071)

Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes in a Small Group

Enjoy a rare bird’s-eye view over Rome with this tour of St. Peter’s Basilica that includes a climb to the top of its dome. Visit St. Peter’s Square and church with an art historian guide to marvel at its Renaissance art and architecture. Then head underground to see the grottoes and St. Peter's tomb before climbing the dome to admire the church interiors and the surrounding city from above.
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  • 1 hour 45 minutes
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$57
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Big Bus Rome Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour
3.5
(2,147)

Big Bus Rome Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour

Discover Rome's iconic sights and landmarks on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, offering a comprehensive overview of all the city’s highlights. Disembark at any of the eight stops to see popular landmarks such as the Vatican City, Circus Maximus, the Pantheon, or the Colosseum. While on board the bus, listen to recorded commentary in five languages that details the history, architecture, culture, and traditions of the Eternal City. Choose from the 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour ticket, with a VOX digital walking tour included with each option.
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  • 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$19
Best of Rome Walking Tour including Trevi Fountain
4.6
(774)

Best of Rome Walking Tour including Trevi Fountain

Discover Rome's layers of history during a short walking tour of its key sites. With a guide, check out visitor favorites such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and lively Piazza Navona. Hear the stories behind the landmarks as you stroll and pose for photos on the way. Please note: due to new visitor regulations, you cannot enter the Pantheon on this tour without a seperate reservation.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$5
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