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The Vatican Museums are one of Italy’s most popular attractions, and shouldn’t be missed when visiting Rome— but without a guide to lead you straight to the highlights, the sprawling collection can overwhelm even seasoned travelers. On this convenient half-day tour, check off the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and other masterpieces, followed by a guided tour within St. Peter’s Basilica.

Exploring Rome’s ancient sites independently can be confusing and time-consuming, especially when trying to make sense of what you’re seeing among vast ruins. With this self-guided visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, you set your own pace while discovering the stories behind each landmark. A mobile audio guide helps highlight key historical moments inside the Colosseum, and local assistance is available to help you navigate entry logistics and get oriented throughout your visit.

Explore the vast Vatican complex with ease and check off all of its highlights on this group tour of the museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Meet away from the busy main entrance as your guide leads you through Renaissance artworks, frescoes, and religious artifacts, providing insightful commentary.

The Borghese Gallery is home to one of the top art collections in Rome and the limited number of admission tickets available each day sells out quickly. Guarantee your entrance with this pre-booked ticket that also includes priority access at a specific time. Marvel at masterpieces by Caravaggio, Titian, and Bernini inside the gallery, and finish with a stroll through the surrounding Villa Borghese gardens.

Step inside Rome’s prestigious Borghese Gallery without waiting in line with this fast-access entry. With your skip-the-line ticket in hand, you’ll head past the general entry line so you can get up close quicker to works by Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael, and more. Just note that some rooms in the gallery may be sporadically closed due to renovation work.

If you’re short on time in Rome, get an in-depth introduction to one of the city’s most interesting ancient buildings—the Pantheon—on an express group tour. Get an inside peek at the building that was once a Roman temple but is now a Christian sanctuary. Listen to Rome's founding myths, including the story of Romulus and Remus, as you explore the interior and exterior of the Pantheon.

The long lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel can take hours out of your sightseeing day. Optimize your time with this exclusive fast-track ticket that includes an audio guide to the vast museum complex. Enjoy stress-free escorted entry and explore the galleries and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel at your own pace while the audio guide brings the collection's history and details to life.

The Vatican Museums are home to an expansive collection of masterpieces, but exploring it on your own can be daunting. Enjoy a streamlined experience with this private tour—including hotel pickup—and take in the museum with a guide who provides insight into the artistic highlights on display, and lets you cover ground at a pace that suits you.

Rome's Villa Borghese houses a dazzling collection of sculpture and painting, attracting thousands of visitors. Avoid the long queues and spend more time amongst the masterpieces in this small group guided tour. Start with Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, one of its best-loved sculptures, and navigate the gallery's 20 rooms, learning about works from the likes of Caravaggio and Raphael.

Avoid wasting time in Rome and bypass the crowds with this skip-the-line admission ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Optimize your sightseeing with timed entry and head directly inside the galleries to marvel at works by the greatest Renaissance artists. Linger longer in the Sistine Chapel, home of Michelangelo’s iconic frescoed ceiling, then opt to continue on to St. Peter’s Basilica.

After a great stay in Rome, arrange for a stress-free ride to Rome Fiumicino Airport with a private, customizable transfer service. Meet your driver at your Rome city hotel and relax on the journey to the airport without worrying about rental car drop-off or hauling luggage onto public transport. Receive personalized attention in a private vehicle for up to eight passengers.

Discover one of Rome’s lesser-known archaeological sites—Vicus Caprarius—which was only excavated between 1999 and 2001. Escape the crowds at the Trevi Fountain and venture underground to explore this excavated site, which includes the remains of a Roman villa, an ancient cistern, and exhibits of unearthed artifacts. As a bonus, enjoy a delicious gelato at the end of the tour—select option upon booking.

Discover the Vatican Museums’ extraordinary treasures on a skip-the-line guided tour, showcasing masterpieces collected by the popes over centuries. Admire works by Giotto, Raphael, and Caravaggio in the Pinacoteca Gallery, antique sculptures in the Chiaramonti Museum, and 16th-century maps in the Gallery of Maps. Marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, "The Creation of Adam" and "The Last Judgment," in the Sistine Chapel before ending with a guided visit inside St. Peter's Basilica.

Avoid wasting time waiting for a taxi or navigating unfamiliar public transportation with this hassle-free private transfer service. Meet your driver as you exit the arrival terminal at Fiumicino airport, and relax on the journey to your city hotel while you leave the tricky traffic to an expert. Enjoy the ease of drop-off directly at your hotel or other accommodation in Rome's city center.

See more of Rome in less time without the fatigue of long walks or the hassle of navigating public transportation. This private golf cart tour provides an efficient way to reach the city’s top landmarks while avoiding much of the traffic and planning involved in independent sightseeing.

Sights in Rome are spread out, making a bus tour ideal—but long, cramped rides are a recipe for restlessness. Ideal for independent-minded travelers, this hop-on-hop-off bus tour lets you get down and explore whenever and wherever you wish. When booking, choose from a wide range of pass options, from half-day or single-route trips up to multi-day durations. Enjoy unimpeded views and listen to audio commentary in 12 languages.

With its wealth of art and history, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are must-sees for most visitors to Rome. Wait times to enter can stretch into the hours and the crowds inside can make visiting a chore, however. Save time and cover the highlights without getting overwhelmed with this skip-the-line tour that includes fast-track admission and a guided visit inside the galleries and chapel. Admire masterpieces by Raphael and Michelangelo and learn about their lives and work from engaging guide commentary along the way.

Enjoy a entry to the Colosseum with Arena floor , Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with SUPER Sites access. Explore the legendary Colosseum with audio guide and walk into the gladiator's Arena floor, you will be fascinated by the stories of gladiators, emperors and ancient roman spectacle. Walking onto the Colosseum’s arena floor will gives you a breath-taking, 360-degree view of the towering stone tiers where thousands spectators once cheered. Directly beneath your feet, you can look straight down into the exposed walls and tunnels of the hypogeum, the underground labyrinth where wild animals and fighters waited before the fight.

Walk in the footsteps of ancient gladiators on this group tour that grants you access to restricted areas. Stand where gladiators once fought and hear stories of Rome's ruthless games and battles as you walk onto the arena floor. Then explore the Colosseum's first and second levels with your guide before ending with a visit to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

The Vatican is one of Rome’s most popular attractions, with the large crowds and long lines to match. Save valuable vacation time with this half-day guided tour, which offers skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, giving you more time to explore these iconic sites with ease. For a more relaxed experience, book the late afternoon tours (St. Peter’s Basilica excluded).

Skip the hassle of navigating Rome’s busy streets and piecing together transportation with a flexible sightseeing pass that brings top landmarks like Vatican City, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon into one easy route. With the freedom to explore at your own pace and onboard insights to add context, these flexible sightseeing tickets make it easy to see more of the Eternal City, with the 72-hour option also including a panoramic night tour.

Enjoy a rare bird’s-eye view over Rome with this tour of St. Peter’s Basilica that includes a climb to the top of its dome. Visit St. Peter’s Square and church with an art historian guide to marvel at its Renaissance art and architecture. Then head underground to see the grottoes and St. Peter's tomb before climbing the dome to admire the church interiors and the surrounding city from above.

Exploring the Villa Borghese's curated collection can be a little daunting for first-time visitors, but this group tour lets you maximize your visit. Instead of figuring out what to priortize, let your art historian guide lead the way as they guide you through the gallery and its highlights, including artworks by Caravaggio, Bernini, and Raphael.

See Rome’s highlights in comfort on a guided golf cart tour through the historic center. In just a couple hours, cover more ground than walking while still enjoying photo stops at must-see landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. With a local guide sharing stories and historical fun facts, this small-group experience offers both efficiency and insight.