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Take a Rome hop-on hop-off tour by open-top bus, and spend time city sightseeing as you travel past attractions such as the Colosseum and Vatican City. Relax aboard the double-decker Rome tour bus, listen to the audio commentary, and hop on and off at any of the stops. Select a sightseeing ticket that’s valid for the same day, 24, 48, or 72 hours, or two panoramic night tours.

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.

Discover the priceless treasures in the Vatican Museum’s art collection—and visit Vatican City's most important landmarks—on this introductory tour. Upon arrival, skip the long lines and head right inside the Vatican Museums. See Michelangelo’s world-famous Sistine Chapel, venture to the Tapestries Gallery, and uncover other museum highlights. Headsets are included so you can hear your guide’s commentary clearly as you explore.

Only one Roman monument has stood the test of time almost unchanged: the Pantheon. Explore this remarkably well-preserved ancient relic — built in AD 125 — with an archaeologist, going far, far beyond guidebook-level knowledge. You’ll hear the stories of Roman architects and engineers, saints and emperors, politicians and soldiers, and leave having experienced a time-traveling adventure.

Explore the streets of Rome on this sunset sightseeing tour. See the centrally located squares—including the stunning Piazza Navona—part of the historical center of this ‘Eternal City.’ Visit the famed Trevi Fountain, Baroque Spanish Steps, the picturesque Pincian Hill, with its breathtaking view of the city, and much more on this group excursion.

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.

Rome’s ancient ruins can be overwhelming and hard to interpret on your own. This guided tour brings them to life, giving historical context and fascinating stories behind each site. In just a few hours, explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with insights that make history vivid and easy to understand.

Discover several of Rome's top attractions with ease by prebooking your admission tickets 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.

Avoid the busy crowds and soaring temperatures—and discover a more magical side of the Eternal City—on this small-group, evening walking tour of Rome. Set off in the quieter and cooler hours for a scenic stroll past some of the city’s top sights. Take in the Piazza Navona, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain, all dramatically lit up after dark. On the way, learn about the city’s history and landmarks from your guide.

Make the most of your Vatican visit by avoiding long waits and exploring with a smaller group that allows for a more personal experience. With skip-the-line access and a maximum of eight travelers, this guided tour covers the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica while helping you better understand Renaissance masterpieces and the stories behind them.

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.

Take this independent day trip to Venice from Rome for a chance to wander the city’s maze of alleyways, visit St. Mark’s Square, and float down the famous canals by water bus. Travel from Rome to Venice by high-speed train and explore the city however you wish. See St. Mark's Basilica, go shopping, or get lost in the city's maze-like alleyways. End the day with a Venetian "happy hour" and aperitivo before your return journey to Rome.

The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are two of Rome's most popular sights, so tickets sell out far in advance. Secure entry at the time you choose and bypass the long line of visitors waiting to purchase last-minute admission with this pre-booked Vatican Museums ticket. Select your entry time and navigate the busy entrance with assistance, then explore the galleries and Sistine Chapel at your own pace, taking in the complex in just a few hours or lingering for the entire day.

Set on the bank of the Tiber River, Castel Sant’Angelo is one of Rome’s most impressive sights. With this entry ticket, enjoy more time to explore the interiors with the insights of an audio tour via your smartphone. Learn about the history and architecture of Emperor Hadrian’s Mausoleum and the legend behind its name as you visit at your own pace.

The Vatican Museums attract millions of visitors a year, with galleries that stretch over four miles (six kilometers) of corridors before reaching the Sistine Chapel—walk-up entry often sells out or involves a long line. This guided tour covers the route with skip-the-line entry, a live guide, and a stop at the Sistine Chapel to view Michelangelo's ceiling and "The Last Judgement" frescoes.

Get deeper insights into what is on display at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this guided tour. Ideal for travelers who are overwhelmed by the idea of knowing what to priortize in Vatican's vast collection of artworks and artefacts. Let your guide lead the way and take you to the highlights. Explore galleries full of Renaissance masterworks, before moving on to the Sistine Chapel and its frescoes.

Checking off several of Rome’s major sights in a single day isn’t easy, but this full-day guided tour keeps things running smoothly. After meeting your guide at one of two convenient starting points, enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Then, after a break for lunch (own expense), tour the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with your guide.

Arena Floor access at the Colosseum is not included in a standard ticket—this group tour upgrades the visit to include the level where gladiatorial combat and animal fights took place. A guide covers the Colosseum's history from the Arena Floor itself before continuing to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the focus shifts to civic and daily life in ancient Rome.

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.

One of the world’s largest churches, St. Peter’s Basilica has masterpieces you could easily walk past without knowing where to look. With reserved entry and an audio guide on your phone, explore at your own pace, taking in Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s baldachin as you listen to their stories. Then head beneath the basilica to the Vatican Grottoes, the burial place of many popes.

Pre-book your ticket to the popular Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel and marvel at thousands of masterpieces at your own pace. Tickets to Rome's most popular museum sell out months in advance, so avoid disappointment and reserve the date and time of your entry to suit your travel schedule. Take in works by masters from Michelangelo to Raphael without the hassle of keeping up with a fast-paced tour and linger as long as you'd like inside the galleries.

Skip the long lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with these exclusive tickets that grant you direct access to some of the world's most treasured artworks. Spend approximately 2 to 3 hours immersing yourself in the vast collections of the Vatican Museums, including the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, renowned for Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes. This experience is perfect for art lovers and history enthusiasts alike, providing a hassle-free way to explore Vatican City at your own pace.

Avoid the hassle of figuring out where key scenes from Dan Brown’s bestselling novel took place. On this “Angels and Demons” half-day tour, visit a hand-picked selection of top sights, from Castel Sant’ Angelo to St. Peter’s Square and Piazza del Popolo—plus admission tickets included. Decode secret Illuminati messages along the way as you admire the Eternal City's art and architecture.

Housed in the Borghese opulent family’s former villa, the Borghese Gallery is one of the world’s most prestigious art collections. Witness works of art by Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, and many more on this small-group guided tour that includes skip-the-line access to the gallery, so you can avoid the long queues and start exploring as soon as you arrive. The tour is offered in English and Spanish to accommodate more visitors.