ROME
The best of Rome.
The 14 most popular city museums & monuments tickets in Rome, with prices, durations and where to book. What each one actually includes, and the ones worth planning your day around.
See Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions come alive in Rome’s Palazzo della Cancelleria with touchable machines, holograms, and an underground tomb.
Most Popular“loved that it was interactive. the models that had been built brought his thoughts and drawings alive.”
Skip the line at Rome’s Bioparco. See 1,200 animals from 200 species across 5 continents, including the famous Reptile House.
“The whole trip to the zoo was lovely. You do need a cab to get there—don’t use the white taxis. Download Uber and order a black cab instead. The regular white taxi service is known for scams and overcharging, and they often take longer routes on purpose. The zoo can easily take a full day.…”
Skip the line to Capitoline Museums with a 25-minute Ancient Rome video, audio app, and optional breakfast or aperitif on-site.
“In five hours I got to about half of this enormous museum, and I particularly appreciated the reassembling of artifacts to create immersive environments. The building alone is worth the visit.”
Skip the long lines for Palazzo Colonna in Rome. Explore Galleria Colonna, gardens, and optional Princess Isabelle apartments.
“Beautiful Palace Not crowded No queues Beautiful artwork and gardens Well worth a visit”
Get skip-the-line access to Rome’s Vittoriano museums plus a panoramic rooftop elevator for 360° views of the Colosseum area.
“This was great! Tickets were a little pricey, but it was worth it for the view and the cool video shown prior to going to the monument.”
See Palazzo Colonna’s Renaissance and Baroque art on a guided tour, or go on your own for gardens and Princess Isabelle’s apartments.
“We had a brilliant guide Fabiana and learnt so much . The paintings and rooms were absolutely stunning.”
Percy Jackson-style storytelling at Rome’s Capitoline Museums, with a hero hunt and skip-the-line access for a 2-hour family tour.
“Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the museum tour come alive. That being said, I felt the theme as a Percy Jackson tour a bit misleading as there was barely any Percy Jackson content actually intertwined into the tour except for a kids fill in the blank pamphlet. The tour operator made a last…”
Skip the lines for the Colosseum and Roman Forum, plus a reserved Vittoriano elevator ticket for a 360° Rome panorama.
Expert English guide and skip-the-line access to the Capitoline Museums, with a multimedia Ancient Rome intro and headsets for easy listening.
“This was an English tour. The tour tour guide’s heavy Italian accept made it difficult to understand. The pace of the tour was too fast.”
Private 2.5-hour Capitoline Museums tour with an art historian guide, skip-the-line entry, Marcus Aurelius, and Roman Forum viewpoints.
“Martin was an excellent guide, so knowledgeable and great insights on items in the museums.”
Capitoline Museums with a 25-minute multimedia intro plus downloadable Rome audio, paired with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket.
“Very brief explanations for the start of the museum visit and the stops of the big bus. Interesting museum but few explanations. Big bus good.”
A 2.5-hour family-friendly mythology walk through Rome’s Capitoline Museums, linking ancient gods and monsters to Percy Jackson characters.
“Engaging”
Guided Roman Forum and Colosseum walk plus Capitoline Museums ticket, video intro, and top-of-hill views for a full 5-hour Rome hit.
“Cynthia was absolutely great! Very friendly and inclusive, she made sure to take her time at each spot while also being sure to keep things moving. Really appreciate her tour!”
Private Capitoline Hill photoshoot at sunrise or sunset with a pro photographer, fast edited gallery, and an optional 30-second reel.
“Moji was excellent—professional, kind, and incredibly patient with those of us who weren’t exactly natural in front of the camera (that would be me). Despite that, the photos turned out phenomenal, and we couldn’t be happier with our session!”
From the Colosseum and the Forum to the Vatican, the catacombs and a long Roman lunch, every way to spend a day in the city.
