Rome Colosseum, Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Private Skip the Line Tour

Tick the top sightseeing attractions in Rome and the Vatican City off your bucket list with a private walking tour that guarantees you skip the line access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Vatican Museum, and Sistine Chapel. It’s a sightseeing extravaganza that will leave you spellbound!

The icon of the Italian capital is undoubtedly the Colosseum, the extraordinary elliptical amphitheater right in the center of Rome. Renowned for being the largest ancient amphitheater ever built, the Colosseum is also the world’s largest still-standing amphitheater. Founded nearly 2,000 years ago in AD 70-80, the Colosseum cannot fail to inspire a sense of awe, wonder, and fascination in all those who encounter its enchanting exterior.

On this guided skip the line tour, you’ll glide past the extensive queues to gain efficient entry into the amphitheater, where you’ll be able to climb around the remains of a remarkable arena that once seated up to 50,000 spectators!

Imagine the roar of the blood-thirsty crowds as they watched ferocious hand-to-hand battles between gladiators dressed in glinting armor, terrifying struggles between men and wild beasts, and even the majestic spectacle of mock naval battles. This was a showground for extreme events that aided the Roman Empire’s reputation as a grand but ruthless power.

Having been captivated by the Colosseum, you’ll follow your guide to the neighboring Roman Forum, the site of several significant governmental structures that now stand in spectacular ruins. You’ll skip the line here too, as well as at Palatine Hill, the centermost of Rome’s seven hills, which has been referred to as ‘the first nucleus of the Roman Empire’.

Atop Palatine Hill, you’ll peer out over several sensational ancient structures, including the Temple of Cybele and Palace of Domitian.

The second section of your extraspecial skip the line tour takes in the splendor of the Vatican City, including the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.

Make your way into the magnificent Vatican Museum with your professional guide by your side, breezing past the burdensome queues with your skip the line entry. The Vatican Museum, one of the largest and most visited museums in the world, is filled with monumental masterpieces collected through time, accessed via the spectacular spiral staircase that stands as an icon of the museum.

Your guide will give detailed commentary in the Greek and Roman sculpture areas where you’ll gaze in wonder over a collection of the world’s finest classical art masterpieces, including the sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons. Understand the rivalry between Renaissance artists and delve into the history of the Catholic Church as you make your way through the Maps Gallery where you’ll find a fantastic array of maps portraying Italy as it was seen by cartographers in 1581.

Entering the Sistine Chapel, you may well be lost for words! This extraordinary building is a treasure trove of iconic wonders, including The Last Judgment by Michelangelo, and works by Leonardo, Perugino, Beato Angelico, and many more. This icon of the Vatican City is a fitting finale for your incredible private itinerary!

Highlights

• Colosseum (skip the line)
• Palatine Hill
• Roman Forum
• Vatican Museum (skip the line)
• Sistine Chapel (skip the line)

What’s Included

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Colosseum Roman Forum Skip the line entrance tickets
• Colosseum Roman Forum guided tour
• Vatican Museum guided tour
• Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Skip the line entrance tickets
• Headsets
• All Fees and Taxes

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