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Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Small-Group Tour
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Discover the Vatican on an intimate small-group tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums with an expert guide and a group of up to 20 people. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a guide, who brings the ancient collection to life. Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps and Raphael’s Rooms; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo. Choose from several departures, or upgrade to an evening experience or small-group tour with 10 people.
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$51.09
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Skip the Line: Colosseum Small Group Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
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The ancient glory of Rome is reborn! Skip the Line at three of the most significant surviving remnants of the Eternal City: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Your English-speaking expert historian tour guide will share anecdotes and history throughout the 3-hour tour, rebuilding the impressive ruins with tales of Ancient Rome’s heyday on this small-group experience of up to 20 participants.
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Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Group Tour
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Discover the sacred and artistic treasures of the Vatican on an immersive tour led by an art historian guide. Skip the long lines with priority access, and see some of the most important masterpieces in the Vatican Museum’s immense collection. Stand in awe beneath Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, and learn the stories behind the art through an audio headset so you don’t miss a word of your guide’s commentary.
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Colosseum VIP Gladiators access with Arena & Ancient Rome small group tour
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See the Colosseum on a guided tour that gives you special access to enter the amphitheater on the arena, the same entrance that gladiators once used for their battles. This also allows you to skip the line at the main public entrance. Once inside, explore the ancient landmark with a guide, and then head outside to tour the archaeological area of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Select your preferred tour time when booking.
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Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes in a Small Group
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Enjoy a rare bird’s-eye view over Rome with this tour of St. Peter’s Basilica that includes a climb to the top of its dome. Visit St. Peter’s Square and church with an art historian guide to marvel at its Renaissance art and architecture. Then head underground to see the grottoes and St. Peter's tomb before climbing the dome to admire the church interiors and the surrounding city from above.
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$45.88
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Big Bus Rome Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour
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Get a comprehensive view of Rome's highlights and landmarks during this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Disembark at any of the eight stops to see iconic landmarks such as the Vatican City, Circus Maximus, the Pantheon, or the Colosseum. While on board the bus, listen to recorded commentary in nine languages that details the history, architecture, culture, and traditions of the Eternal City. Choose from a Classic, Premium, or Deluxe ticket, with a VOX digital walking tour included with each option.
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Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Skip-The-Line with Optional Upgrade Guided Tour
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Waiting in ticket lines in Rome can be daunting, especially during summer when the crowds swell and temperatures soar. This pre-booked admission ticket grants skip-the-line access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an option to include a guided tour. That leaves you with peace of mind and more time to explore two of Rome’s top attractions.
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Pantheon Elite Tour
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Get an in-depth introduction to one of Rome’s most iconic ancient buildings on this express, small-group tour of the Pantheon, which includes visits to surrounding attractions. Get an inside peek at the massive, domed building, once a Roman temple, and stop at the Thermal Baths of Agrippa and Piazza della Minerva for little-known history lessons about Rome’s early days.
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Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael rooms
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Home to the world’s largest private portfolio of artwork, the Vatican is a must-see for visitors to Rome, and the best way to explore it is with a guide. Learn about the highlights of Vatican City with an expert guide, visiting the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Explore intriguing sites like Raphael’s Rooms and then visit the Sistine Chapel to see incredible frescoes by Michelangelo.
Choose the start time that better suites your needs.
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Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
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Take a Rome hop-on hop-off tour by open-top bus, and spend time city sightseeing as you travel past attractions such as the Colosseum and Vatican City. Relax aboard the double-decker Rome tour bus, listen to the audio commentary and hop on and off at any of the stops. Select a sightseeing ticket that’s valid for 24 or 48 hours, or pick an upgrade option to include entry to the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum and more.
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Vatican Museums - Small Group Tour
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See the best of the Vatican Museums with this 3-hour tour including the Sistine Chapel. Learn about the amazing collection inside the vast museum from your knowledgeable guide. Join a group of no more than 20 people to ensure more chances to interact with your guide.
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Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets
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Take a guided tour of the Colosseum, including skip-the-line admission, to get the most out of your visit. By exploring the amphitheater’s first and second tiers with an official Colosseum guide, who has a background in history, art, and archaeology, learn about the origins of this iconic Rome landmark. Hear stories about gladiator battles and Roman emperors, and marvel at the engineering of the ancient structure. Then visit Palatine Hill and the ruins of the Roman Forum.
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Colosseum Night Tour
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Visit Rome’s spectacular Colosseum without having to elbow your way through the crowds. With this guided tour, enjoy after-hour access to admire both the ancient Roman amphitheater’s underground tunnels and chambers and the dramatic arena floor. Save time with convenient skip-the-line entrance and learn about the history and architecture of this ancient landmark from your tour coordinator. End with free time to explore on your own.
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Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
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Experience Vatican City on foot during this half-day, guided walking tour that includes a tour of the Sistine Chapel to see iconic ceiling painted by Michelangelo. Wander in the city’s museums where world-famous works of art hang learning the history and lore surrounding Van Gogh, Matisse, Leonardo and more from your guide, and stand under the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
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Skip the Line: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small-Group Guided Tour with Transfers
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Go underground to see Rome’s ancient catacombs and crypts on a half-day tour. Visit the Domitilla Catacomb and Basilica of San Clemente with skip-the-line access, plus visit the Capuchin Crypt, where you’ll see a Caravaggio painting and marvel at a chapel made entirely out of human bones. Learn about past burial customs and secret Christian worship spots during this fascinating exploration into the history of Rome.
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Rome Evening Panoramic Walking Tour Including Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
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Explore the streets of Rome on this sunset sightseeing tour. See the centrally located squares—including the stunning Piazza Navona—part of the historical center of this ‘Eternal City.’ Visit the famed Trevi Fountain, Baroque Spanish Steps, the picturesque Pincian Hill, with its breathtaking view of the city, and much more on this small-group excursion.
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Skip the Line: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour
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Avoid the long entrance lines at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill during this skip-the-line tour of the sights in ancient Rome. With a guide, head into the Colosseum to walk in the footsteps of gladiators, emperors, and plebeians as tales of the brutal games ring in your ears. Stroll amid the ruins of the Roman Forum, then discover layers of Roman history on Palatine Hill.
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Rome Walking Tour Including the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain
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Discover Rome's layers of history during a short walking tour of its key sites. With a guide, check out visitor favorites such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona, along with lively art-filled squares like Piazza Barberini. Hear the stories behind the landmarks as you stroll and pose for photos along the way. The morning tour ends a short walk away from the Vatican, making it a perfect choice if you plan to explore the Vatican later on your own.
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VIP Colosseum Tour
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The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill are the most important ancient sites in the city, but visiting on your own can be overwhelming. With this tour, save time with skip-the-line entry and take in the highlights of these three fascinating sites with a guide. Learn about the history and architecture of the Colosseum before moving on the civic and religious buildings in the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
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$82.38
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour + skip the line ticket
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See the best of the Vatican City, with an expert guide. You benefit from the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter's Basilica, and more. Throughout the tour your guide will talk about the history of these iconic locations and tell you about some of the artistic gems in the Vatican's collections.
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Skip the Line Tour: Colosseum Official Guided Tour - Entrance Fee Included
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Take a guided tour of the Colosseum, including skip-the-line admission, to get the most out of your visit. By exploring the amphitheater with an official Colosseum guide, learn all about the history of this iconic Rome landmark. Hear stories about gladiator battles and Roman emperors, and marvel at the engineering of the ancient structure. Suitable for children.
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Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour
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Take in three of Rome’s top ancient sites without waiting in long lines or feeling overwhelmed by their wealth of history and architecture with this guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Enjoy fast-track tickets to save time and explore with a guide for a deep dive into Roman history. Admire the Colosseum amphitheater before moving onto the villas and temples in the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
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Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original
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Get your chills and thrills in the Eternal City with this haunted walking tour through Rome. Join your guide as evening falls to stroll down shadowy streets, through empty squares, and across cursed bridges while you listen to tales of executions and murders over the centuries. Use your divining rods to pick up ghostly evidence of past emperors, heretics, and witches who are said to still wander the city.
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Skip-the-Line Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
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Get an in-depth introduction to Rome's ancient heyday during this guided, skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. Revisit the days of the imperial capital's gladiatorial fighters, bypassing the usual wait times with exclusive fast-track entry. Audio headsets are included, leaving you free to explore.
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