Top Rome Art Tours

Navigating your way through the massive collection at the Vatican Museums can be overwhelming and cut an entire day out of your time in Rome. With this tour, save hours of time with priority, skip-the-line entrance. A guide ensures you see the gallery highlights in just a few hours. View major works by Raphael, Michelangelo, and other masters, and marvel at the Sistine Chapel at the end of the tour.

The Vatican Museums attract millions of visitors every year and have the crowds and lines to match. On this tour, experience the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, and Raphael Rooms without feeling rushed. Explore in the comfort of a small group and hear your guide clearly with the provided earphones.

Embark on an extraordinary journey at the Vatican with this semi-private morning tour that includes an American-style breakfast inside the Vatican’s Courtyard. You’ll explore the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public so you can admire famous sights like the Sistine Chapel in a more intimate atmosphere before finishing with skip-the-line access to St Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance.

This Vatican Museums Skip-the-Line Tour is a great choice for first-time visitors and travelers that prefer to bypass the long lines that the Vatican can attract. Skip the entrance lines with your tour group and then explore the highlights of the museums, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms, with a guide leading the way. Plus, this tour also gives you skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica (morning tours only; and not on Wednesdays).

The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction—bypass the long lines outside with this Roman Catacombs and Crypts Skip-the-Line Small-Group Tour. This tour also gives you skip-the-line access to Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Nicola in Carcere, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide who knows the history well so you can get more out of your visit.

Discover the Vatican on a group tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums with an expert guide. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a guide, who brings the ancient collection to life. Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo and finish your tour visiting St. Peter's Basilica. Choose from several departures, or upgrade to a small-group tour.

Dive into the Rome of Dan Brown’s bestselling novel on this ‘Angels and Demons’ tour. Inspired by the book, the tour takes you on a journey through the Eternal City as you search for messages from the secret society known as the Illuminati. Along the way, admire Rome’s beautiful art and attractions like St Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant’Angelo.

If you’re traveling to Rome by train, make sure your arrival is straightforward and stress-free by booking this private transfer service. When you hop off your train at either Rome Termini or Rome Tiburtina railway station, simply join up with your private driver, settle into your comfortable, private vehicle, and enjoy an effortless journey direct to your central Rome hotel. It’s that easy!

Experience the Colosseum and Ancient Rome on this half-day tour. Upon entering the Colosseum, access the arena floor through the Gladiator's Gate entrance, where ancient warriors walked to battle. Follow your guide through the ancient amphitheater, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill while listening to historical insights from your guide.

Discover the highlights of Vatican City without the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line access to the museums on this small-group early-morning tour. See the highlights of the papal art collection, including the Raphael Rooms, and Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Then, marvel at the beauty of the frescoes of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel before ending at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Beat the crowds and explore the Vatican Museums with ease on this early morning tour. With your small group and tour guide, enjoy skip-the-line entry and head straight for the highlights of the Vatican galleries. See masterpieces from renowned artists, visit the Gallery of Maps, and marvel at the art and architecture of the Sistine Chapel. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, listening to informative commentary on the history of the church and Vatican City as you walk. Entrance fees, headsets, and guaranteed skip-the-line entry are included.

Save time and hassle with skip-the-line access to the Vatican on a guided tour. Pick from morning or afternoon departure times to suit your schedule. Bypass the crowds and head straight into the museums and the Sistine Chapel. Learn more about Italian culture, art, and history as you explore the museum’s wings and galleries—including the Pine Cone Courtyard and Raphael Rooms—and chapel, and get priority access to St. Peter's Basilica.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Rome with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Rome Fiumicino Airport, and relax on the journey to your city hotel. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers plus one checked bag and carry on per person.

The Vatican Museums are among the largest museums in the world and with over five million annual visitors they can get incredibly crowded. This self-guided tour is ideal for those who want to take their time and not be restricted by a guided tour. Save time with fast-track, skip-the-line entrance tickets, browse the galleries at your own pace, and visit the magnificent Sistine Chapel at a time that suits you.

Immerse yourself in Roman history and learn information you’d unlikely encounter on your own on this small-group tour of Rome’s underground. Discover the crypt of Santa Maria dell’Orazione e Morte, where thousands of bones are artistically arranged. Then, visit the 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.

Explore Rome’s ancient sites on a half-day, small-group tour of Domus Aurea, or Nero’s ‘Golden House,’ the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Step into buried history with archeologist guides and use 3D glasses to see Nero’s palace as it once was, then hear stories about Rome's golden age as you walk through the heart of the ancient Roman Republic and Empire. This small-group tour includes all entrance fees.

Entrance queues at the Vatican are notoriously long. With pre-reserved admission tickets, breeze past ticket lines and make the most of your time in Rome. Enjoy the freedom to explore the vast collections of the Vatican at your own pace.

Get out of Rome and head to hilltop Tivoli on this fun half-day guided trip. Explore the historic town and visit Hadrian's Villa and the Villa d'Este, two UNESCO World Heritage-listed spots. With an expert guide, tour the town and its historic villas, learning about the history of the area and seeing an exciting swath of the Roman countryside.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to Rome Fiumicino Airport with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at your Rome city hotel, and relax on the journey to the airport in a private vehicle for up to eight passengers.

Visit the historic vacation homes of the Roman elite on a Rome to Tivoli day trip. The full-day guided excursion includes tours of Tivoli’s two UNESCO-listed sites: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Hear Renaissance and Ancient Roman history and scandal, admire archaeological ruins and explore some of Italy’s most extravagant private gardens.

When in Rome, treat yourself to a luxurious Italian dinner at a family-run restaurant near the Pantheon. Hosted by a culinary connoisseur, this evening experience includes local specialties, from pasta to a meat dish to dessert. Each course is accompanied by a glass of regional wine, and the evening starts with a classic Italian aperitivo in the private cellar, where you enjoy a glass of prosecco served with cured meat and cheeses. This small-group dinner is limited to 10 people for a more intimate experience.

Head beneath the Eternal City for a VIP tour of Rome’s Catacombs. Wander through an eerie network of tunnels below the city streets, once both a burial ground and worship site for Rome’s first Christians. Tours include minibus transfers from Piazza Venezia, both live commentary and an audio guide, and headsets for extra mobility.

Hop on a vintage Vespa for an evening tour of the Eternal City. First stop: Rome’s most iconic landmark, the Colosseum. After a brief stop for gelato and coffee (included), the tour continues with stops at the Mouth of the Truth,  Circus Maximus , Palatine Hill, Saint Peter's Square, and the Trevi Fountain. An experienced guide does the driving so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.