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History Geeks, Art & Culture Lovers
Vatican Museums
Discover over 70,000 works of art at the famous Vatican Museums by virtuosos such as Raphael, da Vinci, Michelangelo and Bernini. Peruse our collection of Vatican tickets to enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, or combo offers.
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Roman Forum
The Forum is Ancient Rome's bustling heart. Temples, markets, and courts meld amid faded grandeur. The Roman Forum is a mosaic of erstwhile daily life and power, echoing stories of the Republic's rise.
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Art & Culture Lovers, Couples
Borghese Gallery
The Borghese Gallery is your one-stop destination for a deep dive into the crème de la crème of Renaissance art. Explore all 20 rooms, from classical antiquities and sculptures on the ground floor to paintings by famous artists on the first floor.
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History Geeks, Art & Culture Lovers
Musei Capitolini
Explore Rome's Capitoline Museums with a view of the Roman Forum. Choose skip-the-line access or combo tickets for a comprehensive Roman experience.
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Galleria Corsini
Galleria Corsini is set in a stunning late-baroque palace in Rome, built for the Corsini family in the 18th-century; brought to life from a 15th-century villa of the Riario family.
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Rome: Ostia Antica
Visit Ostia Antica from Rome. Explore preserved ruins of theaters, baths, and temples from the Roman Empire.
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Families, Art & Culture Lovers
Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Immerse yourself in a world of innovation and imagination as you explore over 65 full-scale models meticulously crafted from da Vinci's own codes. Browse through our selection Leonardo Da Vinci Museum tickets to enjoy skip-the-line entry, audio-guided tours, and combo tours.
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Palazzo Massimo
Explore Rome's Palazzo Massimo, part of the National Roman Museum. Dive into history from 1st century B.C. to 4th century A.D. Perfect for art and history lovers.
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Rome Underground Tours
Unearth Rome's hidden treasures on our Underground Tours. Explore ancient catacombs, mysterious chambers, and the secrets beneath the city's historic streets. Book your subterranean adventure now
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Largo Argentina
Explore the ancient ruins of Largo di Torre Argentina, home to four Roman temples and the site where Julius Caesar met his fate. Discover the rich history of this archaeological wonder in the heart of Rome.
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- No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the museums of the city. Discover history, art and culture as you visit the Vatican Museums, the National Roman Museums, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, the Borghese Gallery, Musei Capitolini, and much more.
- Certainly, the Vatican Museums are the most popular choice, other places include the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, the National Roma Museums, the Borghese Gallery, Musei Capitolini, and much more.
- The Vatican Museums: Vatican Museums boast a collection consisting of around 70,000 paintings and sculptures, displayed prominently in over 54 galleries. It's a perfect blend of classical sculptures, tapestries, and paintings.
- The Capitoline museums: The Capitoline Museum in Rome is home to one of the world's greatest art collections, with pieces dating back to ancient times alongside important Renaissance works.
- The Leonardo da Vinci Museum: The Leonardo da Vinci Museum is a museum in Rome that was founded by the Italian entrepreneur Luca Pianca and the art dealer Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The museum is housed in the Villa Bardini, an 18th-century villa located near the famous Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace. Leonardo da Vinci Museum tickets give access to several of da Vinci's most important works including his St Jerome (painted 1486), St John the Baptist (painted circa 1481), and Virgin of the Rocks (painted circa 1485).
- The Borghese Gallery: The Borghese Gallery in Rome is a must-see for anyone interested in art and Italian history. Its collection spans more than four centuries of European painting, including works by Caravaggio, Bernini, and Titian.
- The National Gallery of Modern Art: The National Gallery of Modern Art is a national museum based in Rome – it focuses mainly on Italian art from the late 19th century to the 20th century. The temporary exhibitions highlight both famous and lesser-known artists who have been influential in shaping modern Italian culture.
- In a city where residents and visitors alike thrive on art and history, you know you're going to have your plate full with these museums. Here are some museums not to miss out on:
- Borghese Gallery: The Borghese Gallery is the best way to learn more about Italian art. A visit to the gallery is your chance to be introduced to some of the finest collections of art and sculptures, collected by the Roman Borghese family.
- Palazzo Massimo alle Terme: One of the four National Roman Museum places, the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme will give you access to ancient art, numismatics, and goldsmith work.
- Palazzo Doria Pamphilj: A palace visit that only gets better with an audio guide, is your perfect gateway to all things art. This centrally located palace is filled with both temporary and permanent exhibits that offer great insight into medieval, Byzantine, and Baroque art.
- Crypta Balbi: One of the locations of the Roman National Museum, the Balbi Crypt is a museum that arises as a result of the archaeological research conducted. Crypta Balbi Admission tickets give you access to tour the excavation site and discover the ancient ruins of the crypts.
- Musei Capitolini: Going back to the year 1471, the Capitoline museum consists of collections that are very closely linked to the city of Rome -- so much so that most exhibits in the museum, come from the city itself
- Vatican Museums: Vatican tickets give you access to the perfect blend of classical sculptures, tapestries, and paintings of the Vatican Museums. A collection that consists of around 70,000 paintings, spans over 54 galleries and is arguably one of the most popular museums in the world.
- The best museums to visit with kids are:
- Centrale Montemartini: The museum is an old electric-plant-turned-art -pace that houses incredible machines, and art of the dark utilitarian design.
- Galleria Borghese: Galleria Borghese is a must-visit museum for all age groups. It houses an extraordinary collection of art by Caravaggio, Peter Paul Rubens, Federico Barocci, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
- The Trajan forum museum: The museum showcases the works of Roman Emperor Trajan. It includes the Great Hemicycle with the section of the Trajan's Forum and the Trajan's Market complex.
- Explora Il Museo dei Bambini di Roma: This is a fun museum to take children to where they learn inspiring knowledge with hands-on activities and exhibits.
- Yes, book tickets online to get skip-the-line entry to popular museums in Rome. With these tickets, avoid the long waiting lines and get priority entry to museums such as the Vatican Museums, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, and the Musei Capitolini. If you opt for guided tours of these landmarks, you would also enjoy skip-the-line entry benefits. You can find skip-the-line entry with Vatican tickets, Colosseum tickets, Borghese Gallery tickets, St Peters Basilica tickets, Castel Sant’Angelo tickets, Palazzo Barberini tickets, Sistine Chapel tickets, Musei Capitolini tickets, and Baths of Diocletian tickets.
- Guided tours in Rome offer both private and shared guided tours for most museums. A lot of these tours can be accessed only on specific days of the week, depending on where you want to go, so it's advised to book these and plan your schedules well in advance. With your tour guide, you'll learn about the history of the museum, different collections and exhibits, artists to look out for, and notable pieces. Additionally, opting for guided tours also offers skip-the-line entry to most museums in Rome.
- Some museums like the Vatican museums, in particular, offer night tours with expert guides to help you with the same. Not all museums may offer nights tours in Rome. The Colosseum at night is one of the popular experiences that you can visit all year long.
- Children, senior citizens, and students with valid ID proof can enjoy discounted tickets in selected museums. Additionally, Headout offers discounts up to 16% and cashback up to 10% on selected museum tickets in Rome.
- The city pass usually allows you to choose to visit between 2 to 7 attractions, from a choice of over 17. This includes everything from museums like the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, the Borghese Gallery, and the Capitolini Museum, with additional landmarks, food tours, more. The two most popular passes are OMNIA and Rome Explorer Pass.
- The cancelation policy varies depending on the type of ticket you purchase. While some museum tickets in Rome allow you to cancel up to 24/48/72 hours before your scheduled visit, some of them cannot be canceled or rescheduled.
- Some of the largest museums in Rome are National Roman Museum, Capitoline Museums, and the Borghese Gallery. You will discover the early history of Rome, with a focus on archaeological findings from the period of Ancient Rome, a collection of important ancient bronzes, antiquities, early Renaissance art, and the beginnings of Baroque art in these museums.
- Some museums that have free entry on the first Sundays of each month are:
- Galleria Borghese: This is one of the most famous museums in the city that houses an avid collection of art by Caravaggio, Peter Paul Rubens, Federico Barocci, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
- Palazzo Barberini: Palazzo Barberini is a 17th-century palace in the heart of Rome that is also home to Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, the main national collection of ancient art in Rome.
- National Etruscan Museum on Villa Giulia: This museum is about the Etruscan civilization located in Villa Giulia with extravagant selections such as the terracotta funerary monument, Apollo of Veii, Tita Vendia vase, and many more.
- Museo Nazionale Romano: Built between 1883 and 1887, Museo Nazionale Romano’s collections are distributed in the four floors, chronologically. It is packed with incredible antiquities, sculptures, well-preserved frescos, mosaics, and stuccoes.
- The following museums in Rome have free visitation:
- Museo delle Mura
- Accademia Nazionale di San Luca
- Museo Hendrik Christian Andersen
- Museo Carlo Bilotti – Aranciera di Villa Borghese
- Museo Napoleonico & Museo Mario Praz
- The National Museum of Musical Instruments
- Giovanni Barracco – Museum of Ancient Sculptures
- Galleria Sciarra.
- While most museums allow photography, the only requirement they really have is that you avoid flash, at all costs. Moreover, the use of professional cameras and tripods isn't allowed as well. More specifically, each museum will have boards that suggest their requirements and permissions for the same.
- The best time to beat the crowds during the course of a day is to either visit the museums early in the morning or after 16:00. It's also helpful to know that weekday are better for visits to avoid the weekend crowds. During the year, the best time to visit Rome is between October to April since the colder months bring smaller crowds at the doorstep of famous museums. However, it's best to avoid December since the festive season brings in twice the crowds, as well as the summer months.
- Most of the museums in Rome are closed on Christmas and New Year's. Check the website or call the museum's contact number if you want to purchase the tickets on the site.
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Amanda
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So very easy to book 2 adult fast track tickets with timed entry to the Pantheon in Rome, and a very good price!! Downloaded onto our phones and scanned on entry, after a very short queue, way shorter than people who hadn't booked online.
What a stunning, imposing and ancient building with incredible columns at the front and a vast ceiling inside with a circle at the very top and centre of the curved ceilings, which is exposed to the air. No glass in it and the flooring curves gently down to allow rain to flow away from the middle of the building's floor. There are also 4 perfectly placed drainage holes in the centre of the Pantheon's floor to prevent the rainwater amassing as well. Mass is delivered there daily, and there are pews and seats for guests and the congregation. Incredible, intricate detail are present in all parts of the interior of this building so you almost don't know what to look at first, a beautiful, awe inspiring building which takes your breath away. There are some descriptions of what things are or who people are, and general information and detail are available on boards there both in Italian, and English. You are also able to download the audio guide app onto your phone, so no messing about queuing for audio devices. Considering its age it seems strange to see the Pantheon in all its glory, standing proudly amongst newer buildings, restaurants and peoples flats and houses. With this in mind there is also a good choice of cafes and restaurants on the square where the building stands, and we had a reasonably priced coffee and croissant and a freshly squeezed orange juice which was sweet, delicious and as tasty and full of flavour as eating an actual orange. The cafe we went to was called Napoletano's at the Pantheon.
Pic one from the outside of the columns, pic 2 is of the circle in the centre of the ceiling with the arced dome obvious, pic 3 is of the pulpit and main address area, pic 4 is the circle and ceiling, and pic 5 is from the outside of the right hand side of the Pantheon illustrating the curved nature of the building which is not immediately apparent from the front of the Pantheon.
Sean
Canada
Even though there were some issues with receiving the tickets I felt like I was being looked after and my anxiousness was not ignored.
And the Pantheon was amazing!!!
Susan
Belgium
Entering the Vatican without having to stand the heat or the queue was a great experience and being guided so skillfully was refreshing.
Colella
Italy
Beautiful experience,timely entry as described and the guide very comprehensive! It is a service that costs however it is worth it because standing in line for hours and hours with the risk of not being able to enter.
Peter
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No delay at the entrance with our prebooked ticket. Castel Sant' Angelo is not as glamorous as many of the other big tourist attractions but it has a fascinating history. The visit took in a museum with several models and paintings of how the site looked in different periods. There are great panoramic views of Rome from the higher levels.
Lisa
United Kingdom
This was a great tour. Didn't get chance to see it last time we visited Rome so was top of my list this time. The download guide was useful but we found it hard to know where to go at times as there were different numbers about for different tours but we managed to make our own way round. Low point was the cafe/bar. We wanted a drink... waited but no one came to us so we went inside and she told us to go outside and wait for the waiter. We gave up in the end which made us leave earlier than we wanted to find somewhere to have a drink. So advice is 'take water!'
Annalisa
Italy
It was a wonderful visit...we enjoyed the beauty of the frescoes in the various rooms...and the beauty of the garden and fountains of villa d'este .
Arianna
Italy
There was no line. We got in right away, the only thing there should be small machines that bring back elderly people who get too tired and free access to the elevator. At the end of the 4-hour visit there is no steep stairs, and I am told by the bar operators that the elevator could not be used.