Top Rome Hot Air Balloon Rides

The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica are two of Italy’s most famous attractions, drawing millions of visitors per year—so you can picture the wait times. Save hours of precious vacation with skip-the-line entry, and breeze past the crowds with timed priority entry. Add on a guided tour (with private or small-group upgrades for a more personalized experience), with Basilica access and express options, too.

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.

Discover the rich history of Rome with a self-guided tour of the iconic St Peter’s Basilica, starting from its magnificent dome. Use your included ticket to access the elevator to the top of the cupola designed by Michelangelo and take in views over Rome. Admire the artwork of Renaissance masters and the ornate church interiors at your own pace with a self-guided, app-based audio tour.

Save time and energy when visiting the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line entry—the perfect way to bypass the crowds and head straight inside. Explore with a group and guide, marveling at the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms, or opt for a self-guided experience. Already covered the Vatican Museums? Then visit only St. Peter’s Basilica with priority entry. You can also add it to your Vatican tour as an optional upgrade.

Exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on your own can feel overwhelming, especially on a short stay in Rome. This guided experience brings these three landmark sites together in one structured visit, with commentary from a guide to help you understand what you’re seeing as you go. Instead of navigating vast ruins without context, follow a clear route and learn about gladiator games, imperial politics, and how daily Roman life shaped the ancient city.

Skip the fast pace of a guided tour and dig deep into the history and art of St. Peter’s Basilica on a self-guided visit with an audio guide. Listen to stories about the popes, pilgrims, and Renaissance masters who have left their marks on this historic religious landmark at your own pace, lingering inside for as long as you'd like. Start the tour whenever you like for a flexible sightseeing schedule.

Beat the crowds at St. Peter’s Basilica with this early-morning adventure. A guided walk across St. Peter’s Square leads directly into the basilica, where you’ll ascend into the dome, marveling at intricate mosaics and incredible city views. (Adventurous guests can climb up the dome for a spectacular panoramic vista.) Enjoy free time inside the basilica to catch masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldacchino, and pass by some of resting places of former popes.

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.

St. Peter’s Basilica is one of Rome’s most visited sites with the crowds to match. This small-group tour offers priority entry to avoid crowds, a visit to the papal crypt, and a climb to the dome’s summit for panoramic city views. Admire Michelangelo’s “La Pietà” and other highlights while your guide shares the basilica’s rich history. Headsets are provided for clear commentary throughout the experience.