Top Rome Tours & Sightseeing

Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, St Peter’s, Sistine Chapel, Small-Group Upgrade Option

• 23,537 reviews
• Discover the Vatican on a 3-hour St Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums tour. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork and history with a guide, who will bring the ancient collection to life. Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps and Raphael’s Rooms; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo’; and hear little-known tales about sacred St Peter’s Basilica. Choose from several departures, or upgrade to an evening experience or small-group tour with 12 people.
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Skip the Line: Ancient Rome and Colosseum Half-Day Walking Tour

• 11,925 reviews
• Skip the entrance line at the Colosseum so you won’t waste any time getting inside to marvel at this Roman icon. On this walking tour of Ancient Rome, you’ll explore the amphitheater’s first and second levels with a guide, who entertains you with tales of gruesome gladiator battles. Then visit the Roman Forum to see its ancient ruins like the Temple of Julius Caesar. This tour is limited to 25 people. If you want to enhance your experience, upgrade to a tour of the Colosseum’s restricted underground chambers, arena and upper tier.
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Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

• 3,989 reviews
• 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 24 or 48 hours, or pick an upgrade option to include entry to the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum and more.
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Skip the Line: Colosseum Official Guided Tour - Entrance Fee Included

• 244 reviews
• Take a 1-hour guided tour of the Colosseum, including skip-the-line admission, to get the most out of your visit. By exploring the amphitheater with an official Colosseum guide, you’ll learn all about the history of this iconic Rome landmark. Hear stories about gladiator battles and Roman emperors, and marvel at the engineering of the ancient structure. Suitable for children.
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Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome Small-Group Tour

• 384 reviews
• See the secrets of the Colosseum on this small-group tour that takes you into the amphitheater’s underground chambers, which are off-limits to most of the public each day. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll skip the Colosseum’s long entrance line with priority admission, heading straight inside to see where wild animals were once held and stand where gladiators once stood. Then explore Palatine Hill and the ruins of the Roman Forum. Limited to just six people, this tour provides a more intimate experience.
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Early Access Vatican Museums Small-Group Tour with St. Peter’s and Sistine Chapel

• 2,491 reviews
• Tens of thousands of people visit the Vatican Museums each day to see St. Peter’s Basilica, masterpieces by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael, and the Sistine Chapel. Get inside the UNESCO-listed complex almost an hour before it opens to the general public on this 3-hour, early-access tour that’s limited to just 12 participants. Enter through a reserved doorway to skip the lines, and stay a step ahead of the large crowds on this carefully planned route that ensures you make the most of your time.
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Half-Day Walking Tour

• 6,063 reviews
• Discover Vatican City with a guide and skip-the-line access, including the Vatican Museums, St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Home to the world’s largest private portfolio of artwork, the Vatican is a must-see for visitors to Rome, and the best way to explore it is with a guide. Learn about Raphael’s Rooms, the Michelangelo frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, the ‘La Pietà' sculpture in St Peter’s Basilica and more. Choose from several start times or upgrade to a small-group tour with just 12 people. The Entrance fee (not included) is payable on the day of your tour.Important: Entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums are NOT included and will be provided by the agency at an additional cost (on the spot).
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Ancient Rome Colosseum Underground with Arena Floor Access & Roman Forum Tour

• 2,967 reviews
• On this Colosseum underground tour, you can experience this historic Rome icon to the fullest with access to areas that are typically closed to the public—the underground chambers and the arena floor. After skipping the main entrance line, explore the Colosseum with an informative guide, who shares stories about life in Ancient Rome. You’ll have the rare chance to walk through the tunnels, stand where gladiators stood and enjoy a panoramic view. Then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to complete your tour of Rome’s top ancient sites.
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Skip the Line Vatican Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter Basilica

• 103 reviews
• See the highlights of Vatican City with this skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. Join a knowledgeable guide for a visit to the incomparable Vatican Museums—home to one of the most extensive and impressive art collections in the world. Peruse the Gallery of Tapestries, admire the incredible sculptures with the Museo Pio Clementino and take in the incomparable frescos of the Sistine Chapel. Afterward embark on a guided tour of St Peter's Basilica, a work of art in itself.
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Skip the Line: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Official Guided Tour - Entrance fee included

• 38 reviews
• Take a guided tour of the Colosseum, including skip-the-line admission, to get the most out of your visit. By exploring the amphitheater’s 1st and 2nd tiers with an official Colosseum guide, who has a background in history, art and archaeology, you’ll learn about the origins of this iconic Rome landmark. Hear stories about gladiator battles and Roman emperors, and marvel at the engineering of the ancient structure. Then visit Palatine Hill and the ruins of the Roman Forum.
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Rome in a Day: Vatican and Colosseum with Skip the Line

• 62 reviews
• Bypass the crowds with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, then visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill (seasonal) during this combination tour. You'll get to see all the Roman essential attractions in a single 7-hour day, and traveling with a tour guide means you get to skip the long entry lines at each attraction. Lunch at a local restaurant included.
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Vatican Museums No-Wait Access Tour with Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peters Basilica

• 84 reviews
• Avoid wasting time during your Vatican visit with this Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica tour at the no-wait access entrance. Join a knowledgeable guide to pass right by the long entrance queues and start touring the massive museums. See the incomparable Raphael's Rooms, Michelangelo's stunning Sistine Chapel, as well as other museum highlights like the Maps Gallery and Tapestries Gallery. Then visit the impressive St Peter's Basilica next door.
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Skip the Line: Colosseum and Ancient Rome Small-Group Walking Tour Including Pantheon and Piazza Navona

• 222 reviews
• See the best parts of Rome without waiting with a skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome. Walk through the Roman Forum and Capitoline Hill, once the center of the Roman Empire. Visit the oblong Piazza Navona, once a massive Roman circus. Tour the iconic Colosseum without wasting time in a queue. With a group size of 18 people at most, you'll get just the right amount of attention from your guide.
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Big Bus Rome Hop-on Hop-off Tour

• 70 reviews
• Get a comprehensive view of Rome's highlights and landmarks during this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Disembark at any of the eight stops to see iconic landmarks such as the Vatican City, Circus Maximus, the Pantheon, or the Colosseum. While on board the bus, listen to recorded commentary in nine languages that details the history, architecture, culture, and traditions of the Eternal City. Choose from a Classic, Premium, or Deluxe ticket, with four guided walking tours included with each option, and a catacomb route exclusive to the Deluxe ticket.
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Rome Combo: Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and Colosseum Walking Tour

• 444 reviews
• Visit Rome’s historical headliners on this full-day priority tour that combines skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll enter the Vatican Museums via an exclusive reserved door to explore its renowned collection of art masterpieces, including Michelangelo’s ceiling fresco in the Sistine Chapel. Then visit St Peter’s Basilica before spending the afternoon at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, where you’ll learn about the fascinating ruins of Ancient Rome. You’ll have free time between the two tours to buy lunch.
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Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour by Night

• 540 reviews
• Tour the amphitheater and other sites of Ancient Rome under the atmospheric cover of darkness during this 2.5-hour evening tour. Learn about the ruins of the Roman Forum seen from the Piazza del Campidoglio, and enter the Colosseum after the daytime crowds have disappeared and the temperature has dropped. Visit the arena’s underground chambers, which are closed to most of the public, and stand where gladiators once stood  centuries ago. This tour is limited to 25 people.
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Skip the Line: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small-Group Walking Tour

• 2,227 reviews
• Go underground to see Rome’s ancient catacombs and crypts on a 3.5-hour walking tour. Visit the Domitilla Catacomb and Basilica of San Clemente with skip-the-line access, plus visit the Capuchin Crypt, where you’ll see a Caravaggio painting and marvel at a chapel made entirely out of human bones. Learn about past burial customs and secret Christian worship spots during this fascinating exploration into the history of Rome.
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VIP Caesar’s Palace with Colosseum Tour, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

• 145 reviews
• Leave the crowds behind in the Roman Forum and explore the Caesar’s Palace. With a full Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill Tour included, this experience is the most thrilling and unique way to see one of the world’s greatest historical sights.Emperor Augustus is one of the most important figures in the history of Western Civilization but for years his amazing palace was closed to the public and its interiors kept a closely guarded secret. We will take you inside the intimate living quarters of this father of the Roman empire to view beautiful frescoes miraculously preserved for nearly 2,000 years.
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Omnia Vatican and Rome Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off and Fast Track Entry

• 507 reviews
• Free and Fast Track entry to the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. 2 great passes rolled into one: The Roma Pass allows free entry to 2 out of 5 top attractions plus discounts at 30 further top sights and a travel card. The Omnia Vatican Card allows entry to all top sights in Vatican City plus a 3 day hop on hop off bus tour. See the sights of Rome and Vatican City at your own pace with the Rome Card and the Omnia Vatican Card, two sightseeing passes that offer full and discounted admission to some of the city’s top attractions. With the Rome Card, choose entry to two out of five attractions such as the Colosseum, enjoy a hop-on hop-off tour and take advantage of a Rome travelcard for public transport. Use the Omnia Card for skip-the-line admission to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.
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2-Hour Skip-the-Line Tickets to the Borghese Gallery in Rome

• 19 reviews
• Save time waiting in line for this popular attraction with skip-the-line tickets for a 2-hour tour of Rome's famous Borghese Gallery. With tickets in hand and your tour guide in the lead (optional), explore the gardens and see masterpieces by Raffaello, Canova, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Choose to explore independently or take the guided tour option.
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Colosseum Tickets with Arena Floor Direct Entrance

• 9 reviews
• Stand where gladiators stood on the floor of the Colosseum, then rise up through the ranks to survey the vista from the Emperor’s box on a self-guided tour. These skip the line passes give you special admission to areas the public doesn’t always get to see, plus entrance through the Gladiator’s Gate with direct access to the partially restored floor of the Colosseum.
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Colosseum, Pantheon and Roman Forum Express: Small Group Tour Skip-the-Line Pass

• 244 reviews
• Combine three of Rome’s mightiest monuments into one 3-hour tour! Dodge the crowds with skip-the-line access to the Colosseum and discover the legacy of the Roman emperors and gladiators that made the amphitheater so notorious. Next, stroll through the ancient streets of the Roman Forum, where you can admire the remains of the Temple of Hadrian and learn more about life in ancient Rome. Finally, stand in awe before the Pantheon, the magnificent temple of all Gods, which dates back to 27 BC. This small-group tour is limited to 13 people to ensure a personalised experience.Itinerary:  Arch of ConstantineColosseumRoman ForumImperial ForumPiazza VeneziaPiazza PietraHadrian's TemplePantheon
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I Love Rome Hop On Hop Off Panoramic Tour

• 37 reviews
• Explore Rome's museums, architecture and art with this hop-on, hop-off tour. Purchase a ticket and discover the city's charms at your leisure while riding on a cheerful pink double-decker bus. Don the provided headphones and enjoy recorded audio commentary in 13 languages for the 8 stops.
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Waking Up the Vatican: VIP Small-Group Tour Before Museums Open

• 22 reviews
• Not many people can say they've spent time in the Sistine Chapel alone—until now. This first-ever experience, only available through Viator and TripAdvisor, grants you entry into the Vatican Museums with the clavigero (key keeper), a staff member with the privilege of opening the doors to the Vatican Museums and its galleries, at least an hour before standard early access tours. You and your small group get to see the Gallery of Maps and Raphael’s Rooms as the lights are switched on—something never before witnessed by the public—and enjoy a rare guided visit inside the Sistine Chapel. Breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard is an added bonus.
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