Guided Tours

Combo (Save 16%): Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 16%): Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets
Start: 2026-11-12T10:15:00
End: 2026-11-12T20:00:00
Location: Rome

4.5/5(38,479)

Elizabeth S

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

It was easy breezy walk to the Vatican museum . The in and out Italy were so organized with the influx of visitos arriving every minute. Although there was lit of reservations, the organizers are very awRe and told us to lineup by the trees. It was perfectly timed . Our guide was so calm in telling us how we shoul line up. I like the fact tbat tbe office is very close to the entrance. The time was perfect to enter the Vatican . I would book with them again in the future

Barry H

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Alex could not have nicer or more helpful. We met Alex at the cafe and he escorted us to the correct line, through security, and all the way to entrance turnstile. We used this ticket to enter and used Rick Steves audio to guide ourselves through the museum and sistine chapel. This ticket saved us at least 1 hour of time standing in a line plus total chaos at the entrance. He explained everything clearly. I'm so glad we did this.

Inge M

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

We opted for a self guided tour as we were pushed for time. So thankful that we found Head Out as the queues were very long. Head Out guide lead us to the cashier desk and showed out ID. She (Neeshou) then took us to the entrance where everything went smoothly. We headed for The Sisteen Chapel which took us an hour to I get there through the museums. We took photos as we walked. Overall totally easy with Head Out

Tiago R

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

My favorite thing about visiting the Vatican Museums was looking up at Michelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Seeing it in person gave me a sense of its scale that photos never did. I also loved the Gallery of Maps, where I could take my time spotting familiar places on maps drawn centuries ago. I liked how every room gave me another reason to slow down and look more closely at subtle details.

William C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

AT THE COLESEUM WE WERE GOING. TO BE LATE . THE. ORGANIZER. WAS TRYING. TO MAKE. SURE. WILL MAKE IT ON. TIME . ECEN SENDING. US. OUT ENTRSNCE. TICKETS YO THE COLESEUM AND INSTRUCTING US TO GO. DIRECTLY TO THE ENTRANCE. AND CONTINUES UPDATE ON OUR LOCATION. . REALLT APPRCIATE THE EDFORT. FOR US NOT TO. MISS. OUR TIME. ENTRY

Susana P

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

We went to the office where we redeemed our tickets, just a few meters from the museum entrance. What I liked most was that a guide accompanied us to the museum entrance, explaining interesting little details about the visit along the way. Right before going through the final turnstiles, they left us and we explored on our own.

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
Declan D
Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2026
The skip the que is excellent at this time of year, ie. Arrived on the 10th October in rome, I had previously before arrival discovered the Headout app. Found my interest! And booked accordingly! Looking at the general ques, I was delighted, in fact, I made a comment just before the Sistine Chapel! The longest wait was infact to the ladies toilets! Don't be shy in talking your Camera out in the Vatican museum! Its the Sistine Chapel where you will be strictly ordered to turn your Camera off! And its understandable! Adhere to the standard! And your experience will be exceptional! Remember, your walking on the stones of Popes, And looking at artifacts of the Troy era. Thats BC.
Sarah T
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The museum itself was a great experience. So glad we chose a non guided tour as there were a few aspects that didn't interest us so we were able to move on at our own pace However my big concern was that at NO point were we asked for any form of identification from any of the Headout team or the Vatican staff.
Anja B
Group
Verified booking
Oct 2026
Picking up the tickets at the office (within walking distance of the museums) went smoothly. We received a quick, important piece of advice on which ticket counter we should use for our entry. That way, we were able to bypass the very long lines.
Ruth T
Solo
Verified booking
Oct 2026
The museum was amazing. It was great to skip the queue. Inside was busy but there were quieter areas too. I liked the display of ethnic artefacts from all over the world which I found on the way out. And the Vatican post office which was a surprise
Christine W
Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2026
Crowded yes, silence no, knowledge of guide amazing, well worth the money. Skip the line perfect gained insights into history dating back from ancient times. Overwhelming in many ways

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.