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Itinerary
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Pass By: Explore Italy Tours, Via del Colosseo 24, 00184 Rome Italy

An expert English-speaking guide will take you on a journey back in time, recreating the amazing history and mysteries of the largest amphitheater ever constructed in the center of ancient Rome.

Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

On your tour you will beat the crowd skipping the long ticket lines to venture deep inside the walls of the Colosseum discovering its many secrets and gory past. You will visit the ground floor and second level giving you a great view inside the Colosseum. Join us on this Skip-The-Line Colosseum Guided Tour and discover the secrets held within the walls of this incredible monument. Your guide will entertain you with tales of sea-battles, and tell you about the cages where the lions were kept. Imagine the roar of the crowd as their blood-lust was met. Continue by your own to the 2nd tiers for the best views of the Colosseum.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vatican Necropolis, Piazza San Pietro Beneath St. Peter’s Basilica, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Step into the deep realm of the underground of the Vatican City to join us on this exclusive and rarely visited tour.

Taking you to what lies beneath Saint Peters Basilica, you'll be guided one what is a truly unique and limited Roman experience (small group max 12 pax).

This is not the “grotto” area that lies just beneath St. Peter's where the monuments, chapels, and tombs of past Popes and Italian dignitaries lies. The Scavi Tour goes down below the grotto to an area known as the “Necropolis” an ancient pagan and Christian cemetery and burial ground from the 1st century.

This is perhaps the most sacred site within Vatican City, and amazingly you can now visit it with us on this exclusive experience!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Vatican Grottoes, Vatican City Italy

Positioned just below the Renaissance basilica and above Constantine’s 4th century basilica, the grottoes contain chapels dedicated to various saints and tombs of kings, queens and popes, dating from the 10th century.

Pass By: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza di San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Continuing on through the St.Peter's Basilica you’ll marvel at the masterpieces of the Baroque genius Bernini (his Canopy is the largest bronze object in the world) and at the awe-inspiring Pietà Michelangelo's masterpiece.

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Included

Skip-the-lines
Colosseum guided tour
Small group (max 12 people) for the Necropolis tour
Professional, English speaking guide
Headsets to hear your guide clearly
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Entry/Admission - Colosseum
Entry/Admission - Vatican Necropolis

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 30 MINUTES PRIOR to your tour departure time for the Colosseum tour and at least 15 MINUTES PRIOR to your departure time for the Necropolis tour.
If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the monument/attractions administration offices availabilities and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from your selected time.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
A current valid ID is required on the day of travel
Minimum age to take part of the tour is 15 years old
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Pets are not allowed inside the venue
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers