Guided Tours

Combo: Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets

Name: Combo: Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets
Start: 2026-05-06T15:00:00
End: 2026-05-06T20:00:00
Location: Rome

Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes in Vatican Museums, part of Combo: Vatican Museums + Vatican Gardens tour.

Laocoön and His Sons sculpture at Vatican Museums, Rome.

Vatican Museums gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.

Vatican Museums fresco depicting philosophers in a grand hall.

Open today

9:00am - 7:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Guided tour

These skip-the-line combo tickets let you immerse yourself in epoch-defining art at the iconic Vatican Museums as well as the Borghese Gallery and Museum!

4.4/5(35,460)

Casey G

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

If you’re visiting Rome, this is one of those “just do it” experiences—and skip-the-line tickets make a noticeable difference, but with some caveats. First, the biggest advantage: you avoid the ticket purchase line, which can easily stretch 2–3 hours during peak season . Instead, you walk in at your scheduled time, which makes the whole experience smoother and less stressful. That said, the name is a bit misleading. You’re not skipping all lines. Everyone still goes through security, and depending on the day, that can still take time . So don’t expect VIP, zero-wait access. Inside, the experience is incredible. The Vatican Museums are massive, packed with world-class art, and the route naturally leads you to the Sistine Chapel, which absolutely lives up to the hype. Bottom line: Worth it—especially in busy seasons—but manage expectations. You’re paying to skip the worst line, not all of them. If you want the best experience, go early, book a timed entry, and consider a guided tour for context.

Jacqueline G

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

We paid for the hosted skip the line tickets. These were worth every penny because it took us about 15 minutes to get in with the help of a lovely girl from Headout. The queue if we hadn't had tickets was about 2-3 hours! We opted to not have the guided tour and we were very happy to just take our time looking at the things we were interested in. We went at 8.30am and it wasn't too busy or overly crowded. The museum is amazing and well worth a visit.

Paula P

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

Everything went smoothly because everyone spoke to us in Spanish, but the young woman who walked us to the door was especially lovely. My father was traveling on an electric scooter for people with limited mobility, and she arranged for us to get his ticket and my mother’s for free, as well as a wheelchair to help us get around more easily using the elevators and navigating the areas we needed to visit… I would definitely choose them again without hesitation.

Miguel B

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Excellent—the tickets were delivered to the chosen location on time and in an organized manner, and the staff were very helpful. The best part was that the guide accompanied us, so we didn't have to wait in line or go through any paperwork. It was amazing, especially since there were so many people and long lines. Highly recommended

Angel A

Group

Verified booking

Yesterday

We skipped the endless lines at the Vatican Museums (we were inside in 10 minutes). Same with the Pantheon—quick entry (endless lines). Saving time in Rome is very important, and with this package, we managed to do just that.

Tania P

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

It was super easy. We arrived at the meeting point and were given a sticker. Right on time, we followed our guide, Alessio, who explained very clearly what we were going to do and how. He was super friendly and professional.

See two of the world's most famous art collections, with a single budget-friendly ticket.

Get a skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and see the greatest art collection in the world.

Marvel at epoch-defining art by Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci, and Titian, amongst others.

Spanning 54 galleries, the museums include the Gallery of Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and more.

Admire the breathtaking frescoes that adorn the walls of the legendary Sistine Chapel.

Get escorted entry to the Borghese Gallery in Rome and avoid having to stand in a queue.

See the amazing art collections curated by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Scipione Cardinal Borghese.

Admire Caravaggio's masterpieces like David with the Head of Goliath and Boy with a Basket of Fruit.

You'll also see Raphael's The Deposition and sculptures like David and Apollo and Daphne.

Stroll through the Villa Borghese and explore the gardens dotted with vibrant flowers in bloom.

Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums

Skip-the-line tickets to the Sistine Chapel

Audio guide (optional)

Escorted entry to the Borghese Gallery

Booking fee

Tickets to St. Peter's Basilica

Audio guide for Borghese Gallery (purchasable on-site for 5 Euros)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Casey G
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
If you’re visiting Rome, this is one of those “just do it” experiences—and skip-the-line tickets make a noticeable difference, but with some caveats. First, the biggest advantage: you avoid the ticket purchase line, which can easily stretch 2–3 hours during peak season . Instead, you walk in at your scheduled time, which makes the whole experience smoother and less stressful. That said, the name is a bit misleading. You’re not skipping all lines. Everyone still goes through security, and depending on the day, that can still take time . So don’t expect VIP, zero-wait access. Inside, the experience is incredible. The Vatican Museums are massive, packed with world-class art, and the route naturally leads you to the Sistine Chapel, which absolutely lives up to the hype. Bottom line: Worth it—especially in busy seasons—but manage expectations. You’re paying to skip the worst line, not all of them. If you want the best experience, go early, book a timed entry, and consider a guided tour for context.
Ana V
Family
Verified booking
5 days ago
The whole experience was excellent, Jessica, our guide was outgoing, communicative, even though this was her last tour of the day - she did her best to tell us the story of Vatican city and Sistine chapel in a beautiful way. The issue we have is that we paid the amount said for the "skip the line tickets", but when we came to the meeting point we were said that what we paid is only the entrance to the museum, if we want to "skip the line" and have a guide we had to pay extra - which of course we did because it was the end of the day and we would't even go in if we waited on our own... Just to be clear - we are very satisfied, and would have paid in the start the full price. I don't see the reason for not stating the full price right away
Jacqueline G
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
We paid for the hosted skip the line tickets. These were worth every penny because it took us about 15 minutes to get in with the help of a lovely girl from Headout. The queue if we hadn't had tickets was about 2-3 hours! We opted to not have the guided tour and we were very happy to just take our time looking at the things we were interested in. We went at 8.30am and it wasn't too busy or overly crowded. The museum is amazing and well worth a visit.
Walid T
Solo
Verified booking
5 days ago
I expected my voucher was the final ticket to the venue. This issue caused embarrassment and hassle finding the office. After finding the office, they refused to give me the ticket until they gather ALL individuals despite the fact I paid 4 times the normal ticket price and told them I want to go alone! I don't mind people making money out of this, but it should not be at the expense and comfort of the visitors.
Paula P
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
Everything went smoothly because everyone spoke to us in Spanish, but the young woman who walked us to the door was especially lovely. My father was traveling on an electric scooter for people with limited mobility, and she arranged for us to get his ticket and my mother’s for free, as well as a wheelchair to help us get around more easily using the elevators and navigating the areas we needed to visit… I would definitely choose them again without hesitation.

When in Rome, bask in the splendor of Renaissance greats. Avoid the winding queues and get priority entry to two of the most iconic museums in the world: The Vatican Museums as well as the Borghese Gallery and Museum!

The Vatican Museums

Travel back in time and experience art and religious history with skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums. Explore at your own pace the Greek Cross Gallery, where you can spot intricately carved sarcophagi, browse through the Cabinet of the Masks, or see the Sala degli Animali - a virtual menagerie of fantastic beasts, real and imagined. Don't miss out on seeing the Gallery of Maps, to discover how cartographers depicted the world through the ages. While you're at it, treat your eyes to stunning masterpieces by Renaissance masters in the Raphael Rooms. Then, it’s time to admire Michelangelo’s beautiful Sistine Chapel, the crown jewel of the Vatican, and considered to be a cornerstone of western art. The Last Judgement covers the wall behind the altar and is probably the most famous single work of art in the Sistine Chapel. Please note: Entry to the museums is by obligatory online booking.

Borghese Gallery and Museum

One of the most exhausting aspects of exploring a new place as a tourist is undoubtedly the queues. Fortunately, with these skip-the-line tickets, you get to avoid all that bustle and stroll around at your own pace. The Borghese Gallery is located in what used to be the Villa Borghese Pinciana. The building of the gallery was added in with the gardens around it at first. The gardens, however, have become a separate attraction for tourists by themselves. With fountains, gardens, pink marble walls, and frescoed ceilings, the Borghese Gallery and Museum is a fitting place to house some of the world's greatest artworks. Find here everything from sculptures by Bernini and Canova, to paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian amongst others.

Borghese Gallery

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Friday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Saturday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Sunday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm

Important Information

Access to the Borghese Gallery is regulated with a mandatory exit at the end of each time slot so tickets are limited and sell out quickly. Tickets will not be available on-site for purchase, especially for same-day entry.

Until the month of May, only two children are allowed access for a time slot.

Entry to the Borghese Gallery is free for people who are physically challenged as well as their accompanying guardian (carry a valid photo ID).

The cloakroom is temporarily located outside the Borghese Gallery.

Luggage storage at the Borghese Gallery is mandatory for items such as bags, backpacks, strollers or trolleys, umbrellas, selfie sticks, or other items whose danger or size is assessed by the security staff.

It is also forbidden to enter the Borghese Gallery with food, drinks (including water), and animals (with the exception of guide dogs).

For visitors with mobility impairment, the Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire from the cloakroom.

Timings

Vatican Museums

Mon-Thu: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM (final entry at 4:30 PM).

Fri & Sat: 8:30 AM - 8 PM (final entry at 4:30 PM).

Sundays are closed.

All the extraordinary openings of the last Sunday of the month are suspended.

Access to St. Peter's Basilica is free but there could be a waiting line during peak season.

Borghese Gallery

The Gallery is open from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM every Tuesday to Sunday.

Dress Code

Please be dressed appropriately. Sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats are not permitted. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Points

Vatican Museums

Redeem your ticket at the Vatican Museums ticket office - CASSA ONLINE E GRUPPI.

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Borghese Gallery

Redeem your ticket at the Borghese Gallery entrance.

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Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.