Vatican & Ancient Rome Tour with Skip The Line

First, you will visit the magnificent Roman Colosseum. You will be able to skip the line allowing you to make the most of your time. You will take a thorough tour of the stunning interior of Ancient Rome's most famous building. You will also learn how the Romans built this massive structure on the marshy ground, and how it was designed for the unruly crowd of over 50,000 spectators. From there you will visit the Palatine Hill and then Constantines Arch that dates back to 315AD. Then you will experience the ruins of the Ancient Roman Forum. Your guide will teach you about the periods defining historical moments. You will be able to comprehend what it was like to live in Rome over 2,000 years ago. You will be able to experience the confined spaces of the Rooms by Raphael. A large part of the tour will be spent in the Sistine Chapel so you can hear about its transformation into one of the world's most important artistic creations. We'll also share the story behind the conflict between two key figures of the Renaissance: Michaelangelo and Pope Julius II. You will be able to spend some time inside the Vatican museums which hold many collections of art built up by the Popes throughout time. The collection includes some of the most renowned structures and masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. Finally, your tour will take you to St. Peter's Basilica where you can see Bernini's Papal canopy and Michaelangelo's Pieta.