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Combo: Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets

Name: Combo: Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets
Start: 2026-07-22T11:15:00
End: 2026-07-22T20:00:00
Location: Rome

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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(41,567)

Afonso S

Family

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel was one of the most memorable experiences of my trip. I was impressed by the sheer number of works of art, sculptures, and paintings—all very well preserved and steeped in history. Even though there were many visitors, I was still able to appreciate the beauty of the spaces. The most special moment was stepping into the Sistine Chapel and seeing Michelangelo’s famous frescoes in person. It’s a feeling that’s hard to describe and very different from seeing them only in photographs. The entire atmosphere conveys great historical and cultural significance. I recommend this visit to anyone passing through Rome, as it’s a unique place that’s truly worth seeing. Furthermore, the visit helped me better understand the importance of art and history in European culture, making the experience even more enriching and memorable.

Tiziano F

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Visiting Vatican City was an unforgettable experience. Even if you're not particularly religious, the history, art, and architecture are simply breathtaking. St. Peter's Basilica is absolutely stunning, with incredible details both inside and out, and climbing to the top of the dome rewards you with spectacular views over Rome. The Vatican Museums are immense and filled with masterpieces, ending with the world-famous Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's ceiling is even more impressive in person than in photos. The atmosphere throughout Vatican City is unique, combining centuries of history with a sense of peace and importance. I would recommend arriving early in the morning to avoid the largest crowds and to fully enjoy the experience. A must-visit for anyone traveling to Rome.

Stephanie M

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel was one of the highlights of my trip to Rome. I had seen so many photos before, but nothing compares to seeing it all in person. The museums are full of incredible artwork, beautiful halls, and fascinating history around every corner. The Sistine Chapel was the most unforgettable part of the visit. Looking up at Michelangelo's famous ceiling was an amazing experience. It was quite crowded, but everything was well organized. I definitely recommend buying your tickets in advance, especially the fast-track option, because it saves a lot of time and lets you skip the long entrance lines. It made the whole visit much more enjoyable. I would happily visit again.

Margialena M

Family

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The guide that took us through the checkpoint and informed us about the process was amazing and that service was worth the money..! We didn't expect the vastness of the museum and the variety of the dispalying artifacts. It was huge and crowded but not disturbingly..Certainly, there is no time to look at everything and sometimes you need to rush in order for the crowd to keep moving... Few places to rest and freshen up. Mesmerizing the pinacoteca and ofcourse the Sixtine Chapel. It would be nice to be formerly advised about the fact that you need ID for the children as well and that you might need to cover up legs and shoulders for the Chapel.

Jenny D

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

This company looked after us so well. My husband was on crutches and they personally directed us to the wheelchair area and made sure we were sorted before leaving us to tour the area. They were very attentive. The queues were not super large when we got there at 3.30pm but were huge when we came out so we were very happy to have successfully skipped the wait. Yes, the museum was busy, and the wheelchair route to the Sistine chapel, which is what we largely wanted to see, was a backwards route in, but the attendants throughout the museum were brilliant and helpful. We absolutely loved this tour.

Charles E

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

Everything was incredibly well organized. The tickets, meeting instructions, and timing were clear, and I never felt confused about where to go or what to expect. In a city where logistics can easily become stressful, Headout made the entire experience feel effortless. If you’re visiting Rome and want a hassle-free way to experience its most iconic landmarks, I couldn’t recommend the Headout Vatican + Colosseum bundle more highly. It transformed what could have been a complicated itinerary into one of the smoothest, most memorable parts of my trip.

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
Inderpreet M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We had a wonderful experience visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. A special thank you to the staff member at the entrance who checked our tickets. She was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful. She took the time to explain the layout of Vatican City, showed us the museum map, and gave us valuable tips on the best route to take, how to enter the museum smoothly, and where to find the best viewpoints. Her advice made it much easier to navigate and helped us make the most of our visit. The museums themselves were breathtaking, with incredible art and history at every turn. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience, and the excellent customer service made it even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Stephanie M
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel was one of the highlights of my trip to Rome. I had seen so many photos before, but nothing compares to seeing it all in person. The museums are full of incredible artwork, beautiful halls, and fascinating history around every corner. The Sistine Chapel was the most unforgettable part of the visit. Looking up at Michelangelo's famous ceiling was an amazing experience. It was quite crowded, but everything was well organized. I definitely recommend buying your tickets in advance, especially the fast-track option, because it saves a lot of time and lets you skip the long entrance lines. It made the whole visit much more enjoyable. I would happily visit again.
Viktoriia Z
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
What I liked most was not only the famous masterpieces, but the feeling of moving through different layers of history and beauty. The painted ceilings, especially Michelangelo’s work in the Sistine Chapel, were absolutely breathtaking. I also loved the Gallery of Maps and the tapestry of the Resurrection of Christ — it was amazing to realize that such a powerful image was created with threads, not paint. The visit was very inspiring and emotional. It made me slow down, look up, and truly feel the scale of art, faith, and history preserved in the Vatican Museums.
Nailea G
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Buying my tickets through this app gave me great peace of mind. Everything was clear from the start, I received my tickets on time, and getting into the Vatican Museum was very easy. The museum is simply incredible; I thoroughly enjoyed the visit, and it was an experience I’ll remember forever. The only thing I wish had been different is that it was quite noisy inside the Basilica, which made it a little difficult to appreciate the tranquility of the place. Even so, it was an unforgettable experience. I definitely recommend both the app and the visit!
Sophia S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It saved us from having to wait over two hours at the museum in the blazing sun at 36 degrees; we didn’t have tickets in advance because it was a spontaneous trip to Rome. Instead, we spent a leisurely 30 minutes eating at the café across from the meeting point and waited there with cold drinks. Everything went smoothly—we went inside, received instructions, and were then escorted into the museum as a group by a lady. I’d book this again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!

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.

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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