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The Vatican attracts millions of visitors every year—and have the daily crowds and lines to match. On this tour, experience the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, and Raphael Rooms without feeling rushed: Skip the entrance lines with guaranteed priority access, and explore in the comfort of a small group. In addition, your guide provides earphones to ensure you can hear everything clearly.

The Vatican Museums can be intimidating for first-time visitors, both for the wealth of its art and for the vast area it covers. With this small-group tour, see the highlights with a guide for a comprehensive introduction to the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel that won’t overwhelm. Plus, skip-the-line entry ensures getting inside is quick and as easy as can be.

Waiting in admission lines in Rome can be daunting, especially during summer when crowds swell and temperatures soar. With this prebooked ticket, save time by skipping admission lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, among the most visited—and crowded—attractions in the world. That should give you peace of mind and a little more time to explore some of Italy’s most compelling attractions.

The Vatican Museums hold a collection so vast that first-time visitors lose hours finding the highlights. An art historian-guide cuts through it, with entry included and a route straight to the major works, ending at the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's ceiling. Hear the stories behind the art as you go, and upgrade to add a guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica.

The Vatican complex is vast and often packed, and working out a route through the museums on your own eats into the day. Follow a guide through the Vatican Museums instead, taking in the main works on the way to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Upgrade to a private tour, or choose a family-focused version if you have kids.

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.

Instead of juggling multiple bookings, make your visit to Rome easier with a combination tour that checks off three historic sites in one seamless experience. Begin with a guided tour of the Colosseum—once the stage for epic gladiator battles—before heading to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to learn about ancient politics and daily Roman life.

See beyond the main walkways of the Colosseum and Roman Forum on this small-group tour, designed for travelers who want deeper insight into ancient Rome. Explore the amphitheater's arena floor—usually off-limits—and enter through the Gladiator's gate with a guide who explains how these spaces were used for entertainment, engineering, and public life. With time for questions and a relaxed pace, gain a clearer understanding of the city’s past before continuing through the historic Roman Forum.

Explore the vast Vatican complex, without worrying about missing its highlights, on this group tour of its museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Relax with a meeting point away from the busy main entrance, as your guide leads you through the Vatican to its Renaissance artworks, frescoes, and religious artifacts, providing insightful commentary along the way.

Discover some of Rome's most iconic attractions by prebooking your admission ticket and choosing a tour option that suits your sightseeing style. Opt to explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your own pace on a self-guided audio tour, or benefit from the insight of a guide on a group tour. For a personalized experience of the ancient wonders, upgrade to a private tour that promises undivided attention.

The Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona sit within the same walkable area of Rome's historic center, but covering all three with enough context to understand what you're looking at—without a guide—takes longer than most visitors expect. This small-group walking tour connects all three in a single half-day itinerary, with a guide who covers Roman history, local culture, and neighborhood detail that goes beyond standard guidebook coverage.

The Vatican is one of the world’s most famous and busiest museums. Choose your preferred start time and enjoy skip-the-line access to these priceless works of art so you can explore at your own pace. Guarantee your entry to this magnificent collection of art and architecture—such as the Raphael Rooms—and discover the Sistine Chapel and more.

Rome’s ancient sites can take hours to navigate on your own, but this small-group tour helps you see three highlights efficiently. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a guide leading the way. As you explore, hear stories of gladiators, emperors, and daily life while exploring the ruins where ancient Rome once thrived.

Waiting in admission lines in Rome can be daunting, especially during summer when crowds swell and temperatures soar. With this pre-booked ticket, save time by skipping admission lines to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, among the most visited—and crowded—attractions in the world. You’ll also have access to the Raphael Rooms, the Pinecone Courtyards, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Pio Clementino Museum.

Sample food from spots that locals love, and few tourists know about, on this small-group food tour. Head off the tourist trail to visit eateries in Campo de Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere—including hidden locations you'd otherwise miss out on. As you explore, learn how food plays a part in Roman culture, and enjoy sampling food and wine at various vendors in the city.

The Vatican Museums are a must-visit attraction in Rome, but the long lines and massive size can take a big bite out of your sightseeing time in Rome. Maximize your day on this express group—or small-group—guided tour with handy skip-the-line entry. Head straight to the museums' highlights and the Sistine Chapel, and cover top works with your guide's insights to better understand their history and significance.

Maximize your time in the Vatican Museums on a guided group tour that takes you straight to the highlights of the enormous collection. Spend time admiring the artistic treasures of the Sistine Chapel, Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of Maps, and more. Learn the history and legends behind the masterful frescoes, sculptures, maps, and relics from your guide, and then head to St. Peter's Basilica to explore on your own.

Whether you’re new to Rome or getting reacquainted as a return visitor, it can be hard to get oriented within the maze of streets and piazzas that make up the historical center ("centro storico"). On this walking tour, cover highlights such as Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain with a private guide filling you in on their history—capped off by a complimentary scoop or cone of gelato.

Vatican Museum crowds peak at midday, making it a chore to visit this vast collection. On this morning tour, beat the crowds with early access to the galleries, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Kick off with a buffet breakfast in the Vatican Courtyard, then head into the Vatican Museums before the crowds arrive. Take in renowned sights like the Sistine Chapel in a peaceful environment before ending in St. Peter’s Basilica.

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.

Getting to Civitavecchia Port from Rome usually involves a long ride on a regional train—plus a taxi ride from your hotel to the station. Skip the hassle of getting around by public transportation with this deluxe one-way transfer service. Ride in your own private, chauffeured vehicle door-to-door. Transfers can be booked all week long, with departures timed to your cruise schedule.

The Colosseum is one of the world’s iconic ancient sites, but decoding its ruins takes the help of an expert. Learn the stories behind this millennia-old gladiatorial ring on a private tour that also includes a visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Audio headsets are provided, so you’ll be able to explore freely without missing a word of the guide’s commentary.

Zip through the bustling streets of Rome as the Romans do — on a Vespa! Hang on for the ride as your private driver and guide whisks you around on a vintage scooter for an exciting half-day tour of Eternal City highlights. Wind through traffic circles and mazelike streets, easily hopping off for a closer look at Imperial monuments and baroque piazzas. Learn about the history of Rome, from ancient emperors to the modern metropolis, and get an insider’s glimpse at some of the city’s best-kept secrets.

Walk in the footsteps of ancient gladiators with a group or private tour. Stand where gladiators once fought and hear stories of Rome's ruthless games and battles, then explore the Colosseum's first and second levels with your guide. Finish with a visit to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum to complete your journey through ancient Rome.