Best of Rome — Guided Tours, Highlights, & Lunch
Enjoy a guided group tour of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Square with lunch in a local restaurant.
A guide will take you on a route to visit the outside of The Colosseum, and over to the Roman Forum for a guided tour of its interior. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant, followed by a drive to Vatican City. Here you’ll get a tour of the Vatican Museum’s incredible artwork, while making your way into Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Your group will then walk over to St. Peter’s Square where you’ll have free time, before your return ride back to the ship.
Energy Level
Duration
10.5 Hours
Type
CULTURED
Accessible
No
Shore Thing Highlights
Enjoy an exterior view of The Colosseum and Arch of Constantine — all within a short walk of one another
Take a guided tour outside then inside the Roman Forum
Visit Vatican City (the world’s smallest country) where a guide will take you through the museum over to Michelangelo's iconic Sistine Chapel
Discover the treasures of the Vatican City including the incredible paintings inside its museum, and architectural wonders of St. Peter's Square
Eat a typical Roman lunch at a local restaurant with your group
Need to know
Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Dress code alert: shoulders and knees must be covered while in the cathedral
Bags or backpacks over 15in/40cm are not allowed in The Vatican—they must be checked inside at the cloak room if planning to go inside
The order of sites visited may vary. Free time for lunch will be provided at St. Peter’s Square
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Sailors should expect long periods of walking
Sailors should expect to walk over cobblestones, uneven pavement, and/or narrow streets
Approximately 1.5-hour drive to/from Rome, and a 1-hour and 15-minute panoramic driving tour in the city
Approximately 45-minute walking tour between the Roman Forum and over to The Colosseum
Lunch is included — the venue may vary depending on availability
Approximately 1.5-hour drive to/from Civitavecchia and Rome
Be aware that certain popular locations, like the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, can get very crowded
This Shore Thing is non-refundable once booked
Entrance into the Colosseum is not included
The visit of St. Peter's Basilica will be outside only
Should the Basilica be open, expect long queues and the allotted free time may not be enough to enter the church
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