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Top experiences in Rome

Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Museums
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets
from €41.90
€31.84
24% off
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 49786 ratings.From €31.84
Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Landmarks
Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access
from €29.90
€23.90
20% off
Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 26034 ratings.From €23.90
Selling out fast
Visitors exploring the Colosseum arena during a guided tour in Rome.
Guided Tours
Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Exclusive Arena Floor Guided Tour
from
€49
Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Exclusive Arena Floor Guided Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 12204 ratings.From €49
Tour group enjoying view of Roman Forum with Colosseum and Palatine Hill in background.
Guided Tours
Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour
from €48.75
€39
20% off
Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 18501 ratings.From €39
Free cancellation
Family jumping in front of Big Bus Rome, excited for city tour.
Hop-on Hop-off Tours Rome
Big Bus: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
from €22
€18.70
15% off
Big Bus: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1320 ratings.From €18.70
Free cancellation
Eurail train traveling through scenic European countryside with lake and forest.
Train Passes
Eurail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days
from
€283
Eurail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 682 ratings.From €283
Free cancellation
Green Line hop-on hop-off bus in front of the Altare della Patria, Rome.
Hop-on Hop-off Tours Rome
Green Line: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
from €22
€18.04
18% off
Green Line: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 860 ratings.From €18.04
Altare della Patria in Rome with Italian flags and surrounding cityscape.
Landmarks
Altar of the Fatherland, Museum and Glass Elevator Ticket
from
€24
Altar of the Fatherland, Museum and Glass Elevator Ticket. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 895 ratings.From €24
Free cancellation
Pompeii Basilica ruins with ancient columns under a clear blue sky.
Landmarks
Pompeii Entry Tickets with Audio Guide
from
€26.80
Pompeii Entry Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4 out of 5 from 16048 ratings.From €26.80
Free cancellation
City sightseeing bus in front of the Colosseum, Rome.
Hop-on Hop-off Tours Rome
City Sightseeing: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
from
€27
City Sightseeing: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 3187 ratings.From €27
St. Peter's Square with Basilica and obelisk, Rome, Italy, featuring Roma Pass.
City Cards
Roma Pass: Access 30+ Attractions and Unlimited Public Transport
from
€44
Roma Pass: Access 30+ Attractions and Unlimited Public Transport. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1324 ratings.From €44
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Tourists gathered at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Rome, Italy.
Guided Tours
Papal Audience Guided Tour
from
€19
Papal Audience Guided Tour. Rated 4 out of 5 from 896 ratings.From €19
Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Landmarks
Hosted Entry to Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
from
€29
Hosted Entry to Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 4472 ratings.From €29
Free cancellation
Eurail train crossing scenic European countryside with mountains and fields in view.
Train Passes
Eurail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months
from
€476
Eurail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 347 ratings.From €476
Free cancellation
Tourists walking through ancient Roman Catacombs on a guided tour.
Guided Tours
Catacombs of St. Callixtus Guided Tour
from
€22
Catacombs of St. Callixtus Guided Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 636 ratings.From €22
Tourists walking through ancient Roman Catacombs on a guided tour.
Guided Tours
Catacombs of St. Callixtus Tickets with Guided Tour
from
€22
Catacombs of St. Callixtus Tickets with Guided Tour. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2287 ratings.From €22
Vatican Museums exterior with green lawn, part of small-group guided tour.
Landmarks
Vatican Museums Tickets with Vatican Gardens Open Bus Tour
from
€51.90
Vatican Museums Tickets with Vatican Gardens Open Bus Tour. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1224 ratings.From €51.90
Free cancellation
Omnia Card and Roma Pass in front of the Colosseum, Rome.
City Cards
Omnia Card and Roma Pass: Access 10+ Attractions and Unlimited Public Transport
€149
Omnia Card and Roma Pass: Access 10+ Attractions and Unlimited Public Transport. Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 49 ratings.From €149
Free cancellation
Ancient ruins of Pompeii with columns and Mount Vesuvius in the background.
Day Trips
From Rome: Pompeii Entry Tickets & Sorrento Day Trip
from €134
€93.80
30% off
From Rome: Pompeii Entry Tickets & Sorrento Day Trip. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2287 ratings.From €93.80
Free cancellation
Mamertine Prison entrance in Rome with historical architecture details.
Landmarks
Combo: Mamertine Prison + Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill Tickets
€34
Combo: Mamertine Prison + Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill Tickets. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 2602 ratings.From €34
Free cancellation
Cruise boat on the Tiber River near Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Sightseeing Cruises
Tiber River Aperitif Cruise
€47
Tiber River Aperitif Cruise. Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings.From €47
Free cancellation
Aerial view of Amalfi Coast with colorful buildings and turquoise sea on a day trip.
Day Trips
From Rome: Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip with Cruise
from
€129
From Rome: Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip with Cruise. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings.From €129
Free cancellation
Colosseum illuminated at night with light trails from traffic, Rome HOHO tour.
Hop-on Hop-off Tours Rome
City Sightseeing: Rome Night Bus Tour
€18.90
€17.01
10% off
City Sightseeing: Rome Night Bus Tour. Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings.From €17.01
Free cancellation
Tourists on a golf cart tour in front of a historic building in Rome.
City Tours
Golf Cart Tour: Express Highlights of Rome - 1.5 hr
€59.99
Golf Cart Tour: Express Highlights of Rome - 1.5 hr. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings.From €59.99

What our guests say

Nicholas B

Group
Last week

Simply perfect! Very courteous! A reliable agency that’s always there to help with anything. What else can I say? Rome is Rome

Altar of the Fatherland, Museum and Glass Elevator Ticket

Nikita K

Belarus
Solo
Last week



I had an amazing experience visiting Pompeii with Headout! The entry process was smooth and hassle-free, which made the start of the trip very enjoyable. Exploring Pompeii was absolutely fascinating — walking through the ancient streets and seeing the preserved ruins felt like stepping back in time. The organization was great, and everything went exactly as expected. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized visit. Thank you for such a seamless experience!

Pompeii Entry Tickets with Audio Guide

Ketevan G

Georgia
Couple
Last week

The most memorable and impressive place for me in the Colosseum was the upper level, overlooking the entire arena. Standing there, I was amazed by the scale of the Colosseum. From above, you can really understand how massive it is and how it once held tens of thousands of people. The view of the arena from that height makes everything feel more real and easier to imagine.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access

Iman S

Indonesia
Solo
Last week



+6 more

Visiting the Vatican Museums was honestly one of those experiences that’s hard to fully put into words. I expected it to be impressive, but I didn’t realize just how massive and intense it would feel until I was actually there. It’s not just a museum but it feels like you’re walking through layers of history, one room after another. What I liked most was how every section had a different vibe. Some rooms felt so grand and detailed that you almost didn’t know where to look, while others felt calmer and gave you space to slow down a bit. I caught myself pausing more than I usually would in a museum, just to take in the small details of the ceilings, the colors, the expressions in the artwork. The Sistine Chapel was definitely the highlight. Even though it was crowded and a bit chaotic, there was still this quiet sense of awe in the room. Looking up at the ceiling in real life just hits differently and it’s way more powerful than any photo you’ve seen before. That said, it can get pretty overwhelming. There’s a lot of walking, a lot of people, and honestly, a lot to take in. After a while, everything starts to blur together if you’re not careful. If I could do it again, I’d probably focus on a few sections instead of trying to see everything. Overall, I’m really glad I went. It’s one of those places that lives up to the hype, even if it’s a bit exhausting. Definitely something I’ll remember for a long time.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Eva W

Sweden
Solo
3 days ago



+1 more

I booked a 48-hour pass, which was perfect for me! My favorite spot was Castel Sant'Angelo in Vatican City. I was lucky enough to stay at a hotel right next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, and there was also a bus stop right there. I also found my way to the Pantheon, thanks to the bus ride.

Big Bus: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Snezana Z

Serbia
Group
Last week



+1 more

The guide gave us a good overview. Maybe we should have spent a little more time at the Forum and Palatine Hill. I don't think we saw all the important sights. But it was okay and interesting.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Exclusive Arena Floor Guided Tour

Dayraud F

France
Couple
3 weeks ago



A fantastic experience. We picked up our tickets in the morning for a 2:00 p.m. tour of the Colosseum. We had time to visit the Roman Forum in the morning.

Hosted Entry to Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Roberta A

Couple
Mar 2026



+1 more

The guide was extremely knowledgeable and also very friendly; he made the tour not only interesting but also relaxed and enjoyable.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

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