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Enjoy a full-day tour, visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces and Raffaello.

Highlights

• Skip the line to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
• Wander the cobblestone streets of the Via Sacra
• Skip the Line and visit the most important sights of Vatican Museum
• Admire old maps and frescoes
• Visit the Sistine Chapel and see Michelangelo’s ceilin

Description

Morning. The tour starts from the Colosseum, whose correct name in reality is Flavian Amphitheater, due to the imperial family who built this oval shaped structure in only eight years, from 72 to 80 AD. This huge monument, whose nickname comes from Colossus, a 35 meters statue representing the emperor Nero, was able to seat up to 70,000 spectators. It has been immortalized over the centuries as the scene of wild and ferocious games between man and beasts gladiators vs animals & gladiators vs gladiators as well represented in the movie Gladiator. Close to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, considered the real political–commercial–social–religious center of Rome at the time of the Monarchy and the Republican period. At the center of the Forum, even after 20 centuries, it is possible to walk on the same cobble-stones of the “Via Sacra” leading to the Capitol Hill and admiring the remaining of with its ancient basilicas, triumphal arches, honorary columns, ancient markets. Time for lunch. Transfer by deluxe minivan to the Vatican Museums meeting point. Here you can visit the Triumphal Market, the most famous and ancient in Rome. Inside, you will have the opportunity to sample typical Roman dishes. Our assistant will advise you on the best solution for your needs. Afternoon. Visit of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s famous masterpieces. Strolling along the corridors to admire the world’s largest private art collection, once intended exclusively for the Pope. Through Raphael’s Rooms, four interconnecting chambers adorned with paintings by Raphael and his pupils, you will reach the beautiful breathtaking Sistine Chapel, considered the Holy Chapel of the Pope, to admire one of the most sacred sites of the Vatican where you will have the occasion to appreciate Michelangelo’s amazing frescoes (“The Creation of the world” and the “Last Judgment”) and other works painted by famous artists such as Perugino, Botticelli and Ghirlandaio, just to mention the most well-known. * The entrance to the Vatican Museums requires appropriate clothing: shorts, miniskirts and uncovered shoulders are not allowed

Includes

6 hours professional guide headsets (from 8 people) Vatican Museums skip the line entrance fee Colosseum skip the line entrance fee Minivan transportation to the Vatican Museums meeting point at the end of the morning tour

Important Information

• Tour operates rain or shine
• No refunds are given for missed flights, buses, trains etc.
• A total refund will be given for cancellations made within 72 hours of tour departure
• Pickup only in the city center inside the Aurelian Walls
• Please call the local partner one day before to confirm the pickup

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund