Guided Tours

Combo (Save 5%): Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets
Start: 2026-10-06T08:15:00
End: 2026-10-06T18:00:00
Location: Rome

4.4/5(37,490)

Perla A

Solo

Verified booking

2 days ago

Easy access and skip the line entry to Vatican Museums. It was my first time with Headout and my first time visiting the Vatican Museums and oh boy it did not disappoint. What an enriching, inspiring, wonderful, mind blowing, touching and spiritual experience. Being able to see in person and experience the grandeur of the Vatican Museums and seeing the works and great masterpieces of our world renowned artists is a great privilege and a lifetime opportunity to cherish and appreciate!!! Given the time and resources I will go through the whole experience again and again spending more time in the Sistine Chapel!!!

Matías M

Group

Verified booking

3 days ago

Excellent combo! Highly recommended to save time and avoid long lines. I recommend going to the Colosseum with plenty of time and lots of energy, because it's huge, and right after comes the tour of the Roman Forum, where you also walk quite a bit. There's so much history to discover, so it's well worth being prepared and taking your time to enjoy it. The Vatican Museums and the Pantheon are smaller, but there's still plenty to explore and see. An incredible experience and totally recommended!

Odette S

Group

Verified booking

2 days ago

Fantastically well organized. When picking up the tickets, we received a brief explanation about practical matters. Then the host took us inside, bypassing all the lines, security checks, etc. After that, we were able to start our tour on our own (we had booked tickets without a guide).

Douglas J

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

Great visit liked all the different eras of the collections, it was fairly easy to get through the Museum. Liked that we were able to send a postcard from the Vatican. Would definitely come back.

Alejandra M

Solo

Verified booking

Yesterday

It was good, although since I had two tickets for different times, they helped me excellently with one, but with the other I had problems because the instructions were not clear.

Kadir C

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

We got in without waiting in line with fast-track entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel; even though we arrived late, they helped us out, everything was perfect, thank you 🙏🏻

Two of Rome's most sought-after art collections, one public and papal, one private and Baroque, both on timed, self-guided entry.

Borghese Gallery: Timed-slot entry gives you independent access to the permanent collection, without a guide or group schedule.

Vatican Museums: Skip-the-line entry into the Museums and Sistine Chapel lets you explore independently, bypassing the general ticket queue.

Both museums sell out fast in peak season, so booking together secures your slot at each well in advance.

Plan these across separate days, given the distance between Villa Borghese and Vatican City.

Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums

Skip-the-line tickets to the Sistine Chapel

Escorted entry to the Borghese Gallery

Booking fee

Tickets to St. Peter's Basilica

Audio guide for Borghese Gallery

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Mary W
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
I liked skipping the line to get into the museum and the museums themselves are amazing. However, we did have to wait about 35 40 mins at the meet up spot ( we did get there about 25 min early). They say to be there 15 min before but it's hard to time it exactly. It was hot and crowded outside and they call you names alphabetically ( we are W). Then you follow a guide who moves pretty quickly with a large crowd following so we almost lost her. There's no regard as in a regular line as to who's been there first and waiting longer. I'm sure it was still a good bit shorter wait than without the skip the line tickets. It was helpful for getting through security because she told us exactly what to do. Once inside you are on your own. The first couple sculpture rooms are not crowded but once you get moving in the direction of the Sistine Chapel, it is very congested and there is no place to sit down or rest for those who need to. We were fine, but I saw some others who seemed to be struggling. Be prepared for a very long wait to actually get to the chapel. That's not a complaint, just a fact to be aware of. It was worth it, but it's helpful to be aware that the weight is very long once you're in. We were still glad we went and that we did the skip the line. It is amazing!
Sandra M
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Very efficient went for 8.15 spot for the vatican. got to the meeting point earlier. Did get into the Vatican quite quickly and as I had forgotten any form of ID the lady getting us in managed to get me our tickets. I did think it was a bit expensive €75 each as getting tickets direct was £25 each. But skip the line was a big bonus after seeing the queues even at 8.15 in the morning.
Deborah F
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Vatican Museum and being able to skip the very long queues was a real bonus (they were miles long!). The museum was interesting, with plenty of explanations and information around the topics. The gardens were also beautiful. Recommend that you visit earlier rather than later to best the crowds and the heat.
Rosa I
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The guide was very attentive and explained everything to us before leaving us at the entrance. We started with the Gregorian Museum, walking slowly and taking everything in. When we realized how much time had passed, we told ourselves we had to hurry because we wouldn't manage to see it all... We spent 7 hours there and still didn't get to see everything!! It's worth going back 2 or 3 times...
Tal J
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Skipping the regular queue with our ticket was an absolute lifesaver. We saw hundreds of people waiting outside in the heat, and walking straight in through the dedicated entrance was such a relief. We got into the museums in just a few minutes, which left us more time to fully enjoy the amazing art and the Sistine Chapel.

Move between two distinct chapters of Rome's art history, a private cardinal's collection and the Vatican's vast papal galleries, each explored independently.

Getting started

Arrive at each venue with your mobile ticket and a valid photo ID ready. Both tickets are tied to a reserved time slot, so have your ticket validated at the entrance. Standard security checks apply at both sites.

Borghese Gallery

What to expect

Step into Villa Borghese for your timed slot at the gallery, where centuries of sculpture and painting await inside a former cardinal's private residence.

Features

Timed-slot entry keeps your visit anchored to a fixed window, without a group pace to follow.

Explore the permanent collection independently, spending as long as you like in each room.

Move between ground-floor sculpture and first-floor paintings at your own rhythm.

Vatican Museums

What to expect

Continue to the Vatican Museums, where galleries spanning centuries of papal collecting lead toward the Sistine Chapel.

Features

Skip-the-line entry gets you past the general ticket queue and into the galleries faster.

Explore the Museums' collections independently, at your own pace, ending at the Sistine Chapel.

No guide or fixed group schedule to follow throughout the visit.

What to bring

Borghese Gallery

Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking; it may be requested at entry.

Vatican Museums

Wear clothing suitable for a place of worship. Shoulders and knees must be covered.

What's not allowed

Borghese Gallery

Medium and large bags, backpacks, suitcases, umbrellas, and selfie sticks must be checked into the cloakroom. Only small pouches or purses up to 21 x 15 cm can be carried inside.

Food, drinks, and animals aren't permitted, except guide dogs.

Vatican Museums

Large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside; storage is available at the entrance.

Photography without flash is permitted in most galleries.

Photography and filming are strictly prohibited inside the Sistine Chapel.

Accessibility

Borghese Gallery

Visitors with reduced mobility can use the rear entrance to bypass the front staircase.

The second-floor elevator has limited space, so larger wheelchairs may need to be swapped for one provided by the museum.

Vatican Museums

The Museums are largely accessible to wheelchair users, with step-free access at the main entrance and recommended accessible routes throughout.

Additional information

Borghese Gallery entry is reservation-only and valid for your selected time slot.

Vatican Museums tickets are valid only for the date and time slot selected at checkout, with single entry and no re-entry once you exit.

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.