Top Rome Art & Culture

See the secrets of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum on this small-group. With your knowledgeable guide, skip the long entrance lines at each attraction. Explore the Colosseum's underground chambers, which are off-limits to most of the public each day and discover Palatine Hill and the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum. Limited to just six people, this tour provides a more intimate experience.

Go underground to see Rome’s ancient catacombs and crypts on a half-day 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.

For a twist on the usual sightseeing experience, take an after-dark tour of Rome to admire its illuminated landmarks and monuments while listening to stories about ghosts, myths and legends. You’ll explore the winding alleys and squares in the city’s historical center with a guide, who provides eerie commentary about the supernatural and historical mysteries that have plagued the Eternal City for centuries. See attractions like Campo de’ Fiori, Castel Sant’Angelo and Palazzo Farnese in a whole new light.

Learn about ancient Rome in 3-D at Time Elevator Rome, a multisensory experience that combines video, moving platforms and surround sound. You’ll travel through time, from Romulus and Remus to Julius Caesar to the Renaissance. Then enter the modern age as you cover 20th-century events up to the present day. This is a quick, unique way to start your Rome trip by diving into its long, action-filled history. 

Uncover the dark side of Eternal City and dowse for ghosts on this ghost tour of Rome. Explore the spooky streets, piazzas, and bridges still haunted by the souls of heretics and witches executed, murdered, and burned alive. Listen to the spine-chilling ghost stories and experience the eerie atmosphere of Rome after-dark. Learn about the ghosts of Julius Caesar and Emperor Nero and discover the truth about the crimes committed by the worst Popes Rome has ever seen. Your guide will provide you with a pair of divining or dowsing rods so you could experience ghost hunting first hand. • True gore stories told by the guide • Dowsing rods provided • Small groups (10 people or less) • 90-minute ghost tour of Rome • Expert story-teller guides • Explore the city after dark with an expert guide

The opulent Villa Borghese isn’t just a popular Roman attraction: home to paintings and sculptures by Raphael, Bernini, and Caravaggio, it’s also one of the world’s most revered art galleries. While tickets frequently sell out in advance, this small-group tour’s skip-the-line privileges guarantee swift entry, as well as the opportunity to discover the Villa’s many masterpieces in an intimate setting limited to 15 participants.

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 before it opens to the general public on this early access tour that’s limited to just 10 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.

Peel back the layers of Roman history—quite literally—with a thrilling exploration of its underground tombs and chapels. Visit Roman Catacombs, home to stunning frescoes and thousands of centuries-old bones. Learn about early Christianity from your guide while meandering the endless darkened tunnels. Next up is the Capuchin Crypt, where you find the artistically displayed bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks.

Discover the dark side of Rome on this Super Saver that combines two bestselling tours into one fascinating and fearsome sightseeing experience. You’ll start with a tour to the Appian Way to visit Domitilla Catacombs, where you’ll skip the line with priority admission. Learn about burial customs in Ancient Rome, and visit the Basilica of San Clemente and the Capuchin Crypt for a look at a chapel made entirely of bones. Then explore central Rome on a night tour that introduces you to the Eternal City’s many ghosts and mysteries.

Take the stress out of waiting in long visitor lines by going on this Colosseum tour that includes skip-the-line entry. Explore areas of the Colosseum not accessible to regular ticket holders, and see the underground level, the Arena, Belvedere, and the Roman Forum. Along the way, your tour will be brought to life with guide commentary through headsets.

Take a 2-hour, skip-the-line tour of the Borghese Gallery in Rome to make the most of your visit. As you listen to interesting commentary from a guide, you’ll be able to fully appreciate the paintings and sculptures by artists such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Titian and other Italian masters.

Visit a lesser-known part of Rome’s Colosseum on a walking tour of ancient Roman sites that includes access to the underground Colosseum. Learn about life in the ancient city as you walk through the below-ground area where gladiators waited for battle, then continue to the arena and third tier for views across the enormous structure. Keep exploring Roman history in the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where you see temples, arches, and landmarks from the Roman Republic and Empire.

Visit the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the general public with this early-access ticket to the Vatican Museums complex. Explore at your own pace, stopping to admire Michelangelo’s famous ceiling fresco and his other works in a tranquil, crowd-free atmosphere. See the Vatican museums, Vatican Crypts, and St. Peter's Basilica before your visit ends.

Your vacation time is valuable and finite.  Make the most of it on a skip-the-line tour at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Upon arrival, cruise past the ticket line and travel back in time to ancient Rome. With a maximum group size of 25 people, you have ample opportunity to ask questions and interact with your guide.  Hear the narration clearly through complimentary headsets.

Beyond the famous canvases, enjoy the rare opportunity to delve into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci when you explore this engaging, interactive exhibition. Conveniently located in central Rome, the exhibition brings da Vinci’s inventions to life with a series of 3D holograms as well as dozens of machines based on his sketches and plans. Touch and interact with the contraptions on display, and learn more about da Vinci’s creative legacy.

• Discover the history of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome • Skip the long lines to access the monument • Access the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum Follow in the footsteps of the fearless gladiators and access the Colosseum, the magnificent amphitheater symbol of Ancient Rome, with no need to wait in line. You will be added to a small group with a privileged skip-the-line entrance and, after the entry procedures and the mandatory security checks, you'll be free to explore the Colosseum on your own. After the Colosseum visit, you'll be escorted at the entrance of the Palatine Hill/Roman Forum, where you can explore both sites on your own. ATTENTION "Colosseum Under the Moonlight Tour" includes the guided visit in English for 1.15 hour and does NOT include the entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine hill. PLEASE, READ CAREFULLY ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOUR BEFORE BOOKING!

Tour the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your peace. Meet your host at the entry to the Colosseum at your reserved entry time, which makes the process much smoother than if you were arriving independently, and get inside quickly to start exploring independently with the help of your multimedia guide. You'll also get hosted entry to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, where you can learn more about Ancient Rome.

Enjoy an introduction to Rome’s most significant ancient landmarks on this afternoon tour. Use your skip-the-line ticket to entrance through a back entrance and explore areas that are typically off-limits to visitors, including the arena floor. Learn more about the Colosseum's history from your guide then, head to the Roman Forum, where you see ruins ranging from the Temple of Julius Caesar to the Senate House, before continuing to the Palatine Hill on your own.

See the Colosseum on a guided tour that gives you special access to enter the amphitheater on the arena, the same entrance that gladiators once used for their battles. This also allows you to skip the line at the main public entrance. Once inside, explore the ancient landmark with a guide, and then head outside to tour the archaeological area of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Select your preferred tour time when booking.

Spend a morning or an afternoon at the Vatican with this 2-hour skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel) and St. Peter's Basilica. Get an up close and personal look at Michelangelo's masterpiece, his murals in the Sistine Chapel that changed the history of painting forever. See Raphael's cherubs. Gawk at the Gallery of Maps. Explore St. Peter's Basilica. And if you want more, upgrade to a full-day tour and visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Catacombs and more. Lunch can also be included.

Attend a Papal Audience with Pope Francis I at the Vatican. Tickets may be free but they are extremely hard to come by, so booking in advance is essential. By booking ahead, you're ensuring you won't waste any time trying to get tickets while you're on vacation in the Eternal City. 

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. After skipping the main entrance line, explore the Colosseum with an informative guide, who shares stories about life in Ancient Rome. Get 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.

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 small-group excursion.

Get up close and personal with the Colosseum—and explore areas of the UNESCO-listed landmark that most visitors miss—on this small-group tour. Beat the crowds, and save a great deal of time, with skip-the-line access. Once inside, go on an in-depth exploration of the site. Visit its arena floors, where gladiators once battled, discover its underground chambers, go to Palatine Hill, and see the Roman Forum too. As you go, learn all about the Colosseum’s history from your guide.