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The Vatican and Colosseum Combo Tickets are among the most popular choices for tourists and locals visiting Rome. Almost every visitor who visits the Colosseum extends their trip to the Vatican to have a fulfilling and complete Rome visiting experience.
This combo ticket offers access to five major Roman attractions: the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. It also includes a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, which will help you save time and avoid long queues at all attractions. Additionally, you get a headset to listen to your guide, which provides insights and information about each site.
For a more personalized experience, you can choose a guided tour option where a professional guide will offer detailed insights and answer any questions. The combo ticket also comes with various personalization options.
For the Colosseum, you can include access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum through a reserved entrance for a guided tour visit. For the Vatican, you can choose from Fast Track entry to the Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
This Bundle ticket comprehensively examines Italy’s rich history and culture. It allows you to dive deep into the heart of ancient Roman life by visiting the Colosseum, Vatican Museum, and Sistine Chapel. So, Grab your Vatican and Colosseum Combo Ticket now and prepare for a seamless and insightful Roman adventure!
Here are the inclusions and exclusions with the Vatican and Colosseum combo tickets:
| ✅ Inclusion | ❌ Exclusion |
|---|---|
| Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum | Transfers to and from attractions |
| Fast-track access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel | Food and drinks |
The Vatican and Colosseum combo tickets cost €154 for adults over 18 and €126 for children between seven and 17. Infants up to five get free admission. Here are the prices of the Vatican and Colosseum combo tickets for your reference:
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket (18+ years) | €154 |
| Child ticket (7 to 17 years) | €126 |
| Infant ticket (up to 5 years) | Free entry |

The Vatican Museum’s opening hours are from 8 am. to 8 pm, Monday through Saturday. The museum will remain closed on Sundays. However, it remains open from 9 am to 2 pm on every last Sunday of the month.
The Colosseum’s opening hours vary from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm throughout the week, depending on the time of year.
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The Vatican Museum is at 00120 Vatican City (get directions), and the Colosseum is at Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy (get directions). The two attractions are around 7 km apart and take around 20 minutes to reach. Visitors can conveniently reach the Colosseum from the Vatican Museums via the subway or bus. Here’s how you can travel from the Vatican to the Colosseum:
By Subway:
Take your one-way MEA-line subway from Cipro in Vatican City to Termini, Rome. From here, take the MEB-line subway to the Colosseo. The Colosseum is a minute’s walk from here, and the journey takes around 20 minutes and costs €2 per passenger.
By Bus:

You can also take the Line 81 or 87 bus, which takes around 30 minutes and costs between €2 and €7 per person. The cheapest way to reach the Colosseum from the Vatican Museums is to travel via bus.
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1. Can you do the Vatican and Colosseum together?
The Vatican Museums and Colosseum are around 7km apart and easily accessible via various modes of transport. In a day, you can grab the Vatican and Colosseum combo tickets and explore both attractions, including the Sistine Chapel.
2. Does the Vatican own the Colosseum?
The Catholic Church owns some of the most famous historical monuments and properties, but the Colosseum is not one of them. The Italian government owns the Colosseum and ensures its preservation and restoration of Rome’s most significant and famous monument.
3. Is it better to stay near the Vatican or the Colosseum?
The most famous Roman attractions are closer to the Colosseum than to Vatican City or the Vatican Museums. Therefore, staying closer to the Colosseum is preferable for tourists.
4. Can I walk from the Colosseum to the Vatican?
The distance between the Colosseum and the Vatican is walkable, at just 7 km and takes around 60 to 90 minutes. However, walking is not recommended because, besides covering the distance between the two, you must walk to explore both attractions, which can exhaust you.
5. Are there guided tours for the Colosseum and Vatican?
You can book a Colosseum Guided or Vatican Guided Tour separately or grab the Colosseum and Vatican Combo tickets, which include guided tours of the Colosseum and Vatican.
6. Is there any discount pass to visit the Colosseum and Vatican Museum?
You can purchase the Rome Tourist Pass, which gives you entry to the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. The Pass also includes access to the top four things to do in Rome, a City Audio Guide App for your smartphone, and a 10% discount on your next purchase.
7. How much is a taxi from the Vatican to the Colosseum?
Traveling to the Colosseum from the Vatican takes around five minutes and costs €6 to €8.
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