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Tour of the Week: Rome Day Tour with Vatican & Colosseum

Posted on the 12 February 2019 by Ssti @sightseeingtou2

Tour of the week: Rome Day Tour with Vatican & Colosseum

Experience everything Rome has to offer on this day-long adventure into the past. Along the way, you’ll get to discover some of the city’s best-loved and most iconic attractions, including the impressive ruins of the ancient Colosseum and the Vatican, one of the most important religious places in the world.

You get to dig deep into the rich and fascinating past of Rome as you learn about ancient ways of life and discover some of the world’s most iconic masterpieces. The tour takes you to the Eternal City’s most popular attractions so you can get an insight into how Rome became the city it is today.

The Colosseum

You’ll kick things off at the Colosseum, a well-preserved example of a typical ancient Roman amphitheater. A knowledgeable guide will show you around the ruins of the arena, and you’ll get to walk in the footsteps of gladiators who once battled for their lives in front of 50,000 spectators.

Palatine Hill

Then it’s on the peak of Palatine Hill, which is thought to be the spot where Romulus founded the city of Rome. From there, you can marvel at spectacular views of Rome and its surrounds.

The Roman Forum

Exploring the Roman Forum is like turning back the hands of time. The well-preserved temples and buildings that characterise this area provide a deep insight into the past of Rome, and you’ll get to see some of the most prominent buildings, like the House of Vestals.

The Vatican Museums

You’ll get to jump the often-lengthy queues at the Vatican and head straight inside to the impressive museum and its collection of ancient Roman art. The pieces have been gathered over hundreds of years by Popes of the past, and you can wander amongst imposing marble sculptures, intricate mosaics, and masterpieces by some of the best-known creatives in history.

The Sistine Chapel

From the museums, you can head directly into the Sistine Chapel which is known for its spectacular ceiling fresco by Michelangelo.

St Peter’s Basilica

Your last adventure on the day-long tour takes you to St Peter’s Basilica, one of the most important religious buildings in the world. While there, you can learn more about the history of art, science, creativity, and religion in Rome.

This tour is perfect for anyone looking to gain a deep overview of Rome and its most popular attractions. As well as digging into the past at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, you can discover some incredible artworks at the Vatican Museums and learn all about why the Vatican is such an important part of Rome.

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