Rome Skip the Line Tours
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Rome is a can't-miss destination in Italy, and this elite status can come with enormous crowds. Avoid wasting your limited vacation time waiting in long entry lines by booking skip-the-line tours at the city's top sights. Here are your options.
Skip the Line at the Vatican Museums
The vast halls and rooms inside the Vatican Museums contain important artifacts and world-famous works of art, but the lines to get in can take hours to get through. With a skip-the-line Vatican Museums tour, you'll be able to follow the guide through the tour groups entrance, which always has the shortest line. For a truly VIP experience, choose a tour that includes access to the museums and the stunning Sistine Chapel either before the doors open in the morning or after the museum is closed.
Skip the Line at the Colosseum
The Colosseum is Rome's most recognizable monument, and the line to get inside often stretches around the amphitheater's perimeter. Not only do skip-the-line Colosseum tours allow you to skirt that line and use a different entrance, many also grant you access to parts of the structure the general public won't see—including the underground chambers and the upper tiers, the latter of which offer spectacular views.
Combo Skip-the-Line Tours
Check off multiple must-sees with a skip-the-line combo tour. Cover all the bases in Vatican City with a skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, or explore ancient Rome with a visit to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum after skipping the line at the Colosseum.
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$72.87 USD
Faster Than Skip-the-Line: Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Tour
- 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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Ancient Rome Colosseum Underground with Arena Floor Access & Roman Forum Tour
- 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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Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome Small-Group Tour
- 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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$56.67 USD
Skip the Line: Ancient Rome and Colosseum Half-Day Walking Tour
- 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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Early Access Vatican Museums Small-Group Tour with St. Peter’s and Sistine Chapel
- 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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Waking Up the Vatican: VIP Small-Group Tour Before Museums Open
- 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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Vatican and Colosseum Combo Saver Tour: Don’t Wait in Line to See the Best of Rome
- Combine a trip to two of Rome’s greatest sites in one day. Take advantage of special no-wait entry at the Vatican and skip-the-line access to the Colosseum during this full-day tour. While others wait in line, you’ll experience the majesty of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by the ancient glory of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum, all with an expert guide.
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Skip the Line: Colosseum Official Guided Tour - Entrance Fee Included
- 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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Skip the Line: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small-Group Walking Tour
- 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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Exclusive Catacombs After Closing and Bone Chapel Tour
- Explore the Roman Catacombs after dark on a 2.5-hour night time walking tour of the Museum and Crypt of Capuchins, or Bone Chapel, and the Catacombs of Santa Priscilla. Hear stories from the early Christian era in Rome, and enjoy a rare, crowd free experience of the historic site—you’ll be visiting when the catacombs are closed to the public. This 2.5-hour catacombs tour includes all entrance fees, and is limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.
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No-Wait Tickets: Explore the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel at Your Own Pace
- Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at your leisure and avoid the long lines with this skip-the-line admission ticket. Spend more time admiring the world-famous art as your escorted inside through a dedicated no-wait Vatican Partner entrance. Once inside, independently explore galleries like Raphael’s Rooms and, of course, the Sistine Chapel with its iconic frescoes by Michelangelo.
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Skip the Line: Colosseum and Ancient Rome Small-Group Walking Tour Including Pantheon and Piazza Navona
- 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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Before Hours Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s
- Begin your exploration of the Vatican Museums an hour before the general public with this 3-hour tour. With your small group and tour guide, head straight for the Sistine Chapel to marvel at its art and architecture as one of its first daily visitors. Continue to St Peter's Basilica, listening to informative commentary on the history of the church and Vatican City as you walk. Entrance fees, guaranteed skip-the-line entry and use of individual headsets are included.
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First Entry Tickets to Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums
- Stand inside the Sistine Chapel 30 minutes before it opens to the general public with this early-access ticket to the chapel and the rest of the Vatican Museums complex. This is an exclusive opportunity to admire Michelangelo’s famous ceiling fresco and his other works in a tranquil, crowd-free atmosphere.
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No Wait: Extended Vatican Museums Tour with Bramante Staircase, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
- Skip the long lines and enjoy no-wait access to the Vatican Museums on this 4.5-hour tour. Visit the Vatican Paintings gallery, St Peter's Basilica, and the spiral Bramante Staircase. Also, see Raphael’s Rooms, with frescoes painted by renowned Renaissance artist Raphael and the Gallery of Tapestries. Visit the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s famous “Creation of Adam” painting, plus the rarely visited Etruscan Museum.
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No Wait Dedicated Access St. Peter's Basilica Self-guided Tour
- Enjoy the freedom to explore St Peter's Basilica at your own pace and on your own mobile device with this wifi audio guided tour. Use the access code and the Basilica's wifi to download the audio guide to your phone or tablet.
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Skip the Line: Borghese Gallery Tickets
- With this pre-booked skip-the-line Borghese Gallery ticket, you can visit one of Rome’s top art attractions without waiting in the admission queue. (Tickets often sell out a month in advance!) Housed inside Villa Borghese, the gallery is home to a renowned collection of artwork including paintings by Caravaggio and Raphael and sculptures by Bernini. When booking, select admission only to explore the gallery independently, or choose the upgrade option for a guided tour.
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Small-Group Tour: Skip the Line Borghese Gallery
- 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.
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Skip the Line: Borghese Gallery and Gardens Walking Tour
- Enjoy the Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese Gardens in Rome with skip-the-line admission and a guided walking tour limited to 20 people. This popular attraction often sells out in advance, so by pre-booking your ticket, you can ensure you won’t miss the chance to see art by Caravaggio, Bernini, Titian, and other Italian masters, plus you’ll jump the queue. After exploring the gallery, stroll through the tranquil gardens (excluded on 7pm tour) with a view of the city from the Pincian terrace. Upgrade your ticket for a private tour exclusive to just your group.
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No Wait Access to St Peter Basilica and its official audioguide
- To dig deep into the history and art of St Peter’s Basilica, explore the church on a self-guided audio tour. Explore St Peter’s Square, walk to the basilica, and jump past the entrance queue with your No Wait Access ticket. Inside, listen to stories about the popes, pilgrims and Renaissance art masters who have left their marks on this iconic Catholic site, whose Michelangelo-designed dome dominates the Rome skyline.
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Small-Group Borghese Gallery Tour with Bernini, Caravaggio, and Raphael
- Explore the Villa Borghese's meticulously curated collection during this 2.5-hour small-group tour in Rome. Stroll through twenty rooms of the 17th-century palace with an art historian guide. See breathtaking works by masters like Carvaggio, Bernini and Raphael, including Bernini's 'Apollo and Persephone' and Carvaggio's 'St John the Baptist'. Admire the villa's marble architecture and ceiling frescoes as you listen to engaging commentary from your guide. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people or less.
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No-Wait Dedicated Access: St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour
- To dig deep into the history and art of St Peter’s Basilica, explore the church on a walking tour with a Vatican guide. From St Peter’s Square, walk to the basilica, jumping past the entrance queue with your No Wait Access Ticket. Inside, listen to stories about the popes, pilgrims and Renaissance art masters who have left their marks on this iconic catholic site, whose Michelangelo-designed dome dominates the Rome skyline.
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Unique Friday Night Inside the Vatican Museums with Dinner and Sistine Chapel
- Get special access to the Vatican Museums on this 4-hour Friday evening tour. Begin with a 3-course dinner overlooking St. Peter's Basilica, including wine. Proceed to skip the line and enter the popular museum long after most crowds have left. Enjoy a guided tour, including a visit to the Sistine Chapel.
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Exclusive First Entrance to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel
- Skip the long longs at the Vatican, and see the Sistine Chapel before the crowds with early morning priority access to the Vatican Museums 1.5 hours before they open to the general public. After your time in the Sistine Chapel, spend the day exploring the Vatican Museums at your own pace, with access until closing time.
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