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Top 7 Colosseum and Vatican Tours in One Day (2026)

We compared all 11 Colosseum and Vatican one-day tours on Viator, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. Our selection: 7, each priced by the option we would book.

Allow 6 to 8 hours for a Colosseum and Vatican tour, with both visits arranged in one booking. The official Vatican Museums ticket alone costs €25, so compare these packages with the cost of both sites and any transport you need.

Updated Tours listings read ; official tickets and rules from the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica

Colosseum and Vatican tours compared

Tour and optionFromTimeGroupGuideRating
Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Walking TourSmall Group Tour (Max 20)€189.457 hUp to 20 peopleEnglish4.7 (2,766)
Rome in a Day:Vatican, Sistine Chapel Colosseum & Historic CenterRome in a Day€1997 h 30 minUp to 18 peopleEnglish4.6 (1,148)
Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with TransfersFull day in Rome€9358 hPrivateEnglish or 4 other languages5.0 (47)
Private Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel: Essential ExperiencePrivate Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel: Essential Experience€7177 hPrivateEnglish or Italian5.0 (41)
Rome in a Day Tour Including Vatican Sistine Chapel Colosseum and All HighlightsRome in a Day Tour Including Vatican Sistine Chapel Colosseum and All Highlights€5506 hPrivateEnglish or Italian5.0 (79)
Rome Private Tour with Driver: Colosseum and Vatican in a DayFrom Rome City Hotel€6497 hPrivateEnglish5.0 (257)
Private Rome WOW Tour: Vatican, Colosseum, Squares, Car & LunchAll-inclusive WOW Tour:€8757 h 30 minPrivateEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish or Japanese4.9 (451)

Prices in euro per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of the named option, read . The booking page shows the price for your date. We add no fee.

01 · Shared group with Forum entry

Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Walking Tour

Start with the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at 8:15 or 8:45, in a group of up to 20. A van links the Vatican to central Rome before your Colosseum and Forum visits. Choose this 7-hour route if Forum entry matters.

The package costs from €189.45 per person. Both main tickets and the van transfer are included, against €25 for official Museums entry alone.

The catch: Neither St Peter's nor the Pantheon is entered, and lunch costs extra. A full refund requires cancellation at least 3 full days ahead.

7 hUp to 20 peopleGuide: English★ 4.7 (2,766)

from €189.45 per adult · Small Group Tour (Max 20)

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02 · Shared group with Vatican last

Rome in a Day:Vatican, Sistine Chapel Colosseum & Historic Center

Piazza Navona opens this 7.5-hour day at 9:15 or 10:15, with up to 18 people. The Colosseum comes before a transfer to the Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Both main tickets and transport to the Vatican are included. The shared visit costs from €199 per person.

The catch: The Forum is viewed from outside, and St Peter's is left out. Choose The Tour Guy if you want to walk inside the Forum.

7 h 30 minUp to 18 peopleGuide: English★ 4.6 (1,148)

from €199 per adult · Rome in a Day

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03 · Private transfers between both sites

Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers

Hotel pickup and return frame this 8-hour private day with a Blue Badge guide. The route covers the Colosseum and Forum, plus the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's.

Private transport links the sites, with Colosseum admission included. The day costs from €935 per person, with lunch extra.

The catch: The departure field gives 8:45 while the option text gives 9:30 pickup; agree the time before booking. This is the costliest selected option.

8 hPrivateGuide: English or 4 other languages★ 5.0 (47)

from €935 per adult · Full day in Rome

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04 · Private day with cancellation flexibility

Private Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel: Essential Experience

This private day lasts 7 hours. Your guide covers the Colosseum and Forum, plus the Museums with the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's. Consider it if you need cancellation flexibility and a start between 9:00 and 11:00.

You can cancel for a full refund at least 24 hours before departure. The private tour costs from €717 per person.

The catch: The Pantheon may be explained from outside when entry cannot fit the day. Travel to the meeting point and from the finish costs extra.

7 hPrivateGuide: English or Italian★ 5.0 (41)

from €717 per adult · Private Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel:

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05 · Shorter private walking route

Rome in a Day Tour Including Vatican Sistine Chapel Colosseum and All Highlights

This private tour is the shortest selected day, at 6 hours. A 9:30 start links the Colosseum and Forum to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's.

Prices start from €550 per person. This is the lowest private price selected here, against €25 for official Museums entry alone.

The catch: There is no refund if you cancel. Transport between attractions and lunch are extra, so allow for both in your budget.

6 hPrivateGuide: English or Italian★ 5.0 (79)

from €550 per adult · Rome in a Day Tour Including Vatican Sistine Chapel Colosseu

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06 · Private car from your hotel

Rome Private Tour with Driver: Colosseum and Vatican in a Day

A private car collects you at 8:30 or 9:00 for a 7-hour day. Guides take your party inside the Colosseum and Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel.

The hotel pickup option includes both main tickets and private transport. It costs from €649 per person.

The catch: Your hotel return is excluded. Cancellation brings no refund, and the route does not include entry to St Peter's Basilica.

7 hPrivateGuide: English★ 5.0 (257)

from €649 per adult · From Rome City Hotel

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07 · Car all day with lunch

Private Rome WOW Tour: Vatican, Colosseum, Squares, Car & Lunch

Lunch and a car throughout the day come with this 7.5-hour private route starting at 8:00. Your party visits the Colosseum and Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and Basilica access.

A two-course lunch with water comes with both main tickets. The package starts from €875 per person.

The catch: The Forum is explained from outside, and you visit the Basilica without the guide inside. On Sundays and religious holidays this tour replaces its Vatican visit.

7 h 30 minPrivateGuide: English, Italian, French, Spanish or Japanese★ 4.9 (451)

from €875 per adult · All-inclusive WOW Tour:

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Know before you go

Vatican Museums closed days

The Museums close on most Sundays. They also close on listed Vatican holidays.

Vatican Museums official ticket

The official ticket costs €25 online or €20 at the door. It covers the Museums and Sistine Chapel, so the Colosseum needs a separate admission arrangement.

Vatican Museums entry hours

The Museums open at 8:00 and close at 20:00 Monday to Saturday. If you arrange your own day, reach the Museums before last entry at 18:00.

Vatican dress rules

Cover your shoulders and knees for the Vatican part of your day. Hats are not permitted inside the Museums or Basilica.

St Peter's Basilica entry

St Peter's is free to enter and closes at 19:00 in winter. Allow time for security if you visit independently from the square.

Vatican Museums temporary closures

On 10 November all sectors open at 9:00. On 4 December and 18 December the Sistine Chapel closes at 18:00, with last entry at 17:30.

People also ask

Can you see the Colosseum and the Vatican in one day?

Yes, allow 6 to 8 hours. Choose a combined day if your time in Rome is short. Separate days give you more freedom over how long you spend at each site.

What is the best Colosseum and Vatican tour?

If Forum entry matters, consider The Tour Guy. Its 7-hour route has up to 20 people and starts at the Vatican. Choose a private day if having your own guide matters more than cost.

Can you buy Colosseum and Vatican tickets together?

Yes, the selected tour packages combine admission to both. The Vatican's official €25 ticket covers the Museums and Sistine Chapel only. For an independent day, arrange Colosseum admission separately.

How much does a Colosseum and Vatican tour cost?

The Tour Guy's shared option costs from €189.45, while Private Tours of Rome costs from €550 per person. Official Vatican Museums entry alone costs €25. That is only a partial comparison because these tours also cover the Colosseum and guiding.

Do Colosseum and Vatican tours include St Peter's Basilica?

Four selected routes include a Basilica visit: CityEyes, Through Eternity, Private Tours of Rome and Rome Guided Visit. On Rome Guided Visit, your guide waits outside while you enter. Ordinary Basilica entry is free if you arrange a separate visit.

Is a Colosseum and Vatican tour suitable for families?

It depends on your children's stamina. Both shared tours exclude strollers; Rome Guided Visit includes a private car but charges extra for meals for children under 6. Choose separate shorter visits if your children need a less fixed day.

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