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Combo: Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets

Name: Combo: Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets
Start: 2026-05-16T08:15:00
End: 2026-05-16T20:00:00
Location: Rome

Vatican Museums hallway with classical sculptures and ornate ceiling.

Vatican Museums hallway with classical sculptures and visitors exploring exhibits.

Visitors photographing ornate ceiling in Vatican Museums hallway.

Borghese Gallery facade in Rome, Italy, part of the Combo: Borghese Gallery + Rome Bioparco tour.

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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(40,890)

Casey G

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

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.

Elena K

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Our visit to the Vatican Museums two days ago was truly one of the most unforgettable experiences of our lives. Every hall, every masterpiece, every ceiling felt like stepping into another world filled with history, beauty, and wonder. Seeing the Sistine Chapel with our own eyes was an emotional and magical moment that we will remember forever. We are especially grateful to Headout for making this experience so smooth and enjoyable. We purchased our tickets in advance while still in Yerevan, and everything was perfectly organized. We arrived exactly on time and entered without waiting in the long lines, which allowed us to fully enjoy every moment without stress. If it hadn’t been for Headout, our visit would not have been this comfortable and memorable. We are endlessly thankful for this wonderful experience and for the chance to enjoy one of the world’s most remarkable places so peacefully and beautifully. Thank you so much!

Alessandro C

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

A truly fantastic experience! The skip-the-line ticket saved us a ton of time, and the entry process was extremely well-organized. The Vatican Museums are huge and filled with incredible works of art, but the most exciting moment was entering the Sistine Chapel: seeing Michelangelo’s frescoes in person leaves you speechless. The whole process with Headout was quick and easy, with clear instructions and helpful support. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to visit the Vatican stress-free and enjoy the experience to the fullest!

Mirena C

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

We bought the tickets to skip the line, which was very helpful, and I would definitely do that again. The Vatican Museums experience is massive. It would have been best if we had a couple more days to really see everything, because the museum is enormous and one truly needs to take their time to fully appreciate it all. If you are an art lover, I highly recommend setting aside enough time to truly experience and absorb the incredible collection and atmosphere.

Jacqueline G

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

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

Last week

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.

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 priority and 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.

Vatican Museums

Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums

Skip-the-line tickets to the Sistine Chapel

Borghese Gallery

Escorted entry to the Borghese Gallery

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
Kateřina Č
Group
Verified booking
Last week
I liked that I could walk through all the museum sections without having to search for anything and see the collections that interested me. It was also helpful to have the option of an audio guide.
Irina G
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
All was great, I really enjoyed all the rooms. It desplayed masterpieces of different artists and periods of time. I felt the history myself.
Mariam A
Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
Everything went smoothly, no lines - we skipped everything, audiophile was also helpful, so over all it was an excellent experience
Pavlina A
Family
Verified booking
Last week
A lot of walking but very nice experience! Normally crowded. Gardens with nice benches for rests and cafeteria. Toilets available.
Casey G
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
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.

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 an escorted entry, 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.

Vatican Museums

Monday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Thursday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Friday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Saturday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Sunday	Closed

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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