ROME · ITALY
Rome’s best, reviewed.
The 15 most popular skip the line tours in Rome. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Skip-the-line access to Castel Sant’Angelo plus a smartphone audio guide, leading you from Hadrian’s tomb to terrace views.
Most Popular“I wasn’t sure what to expect and found pleasant surprises in every turn.”
Skip-the-line entry to Castel Sant’Angelo with terrace views over the Tiber and Vatican, plus optional Pantheon or Vatican Museums tickets.
“Worthwhile! Amazing views of Vatican City and Rome!”
Skip the line to Rome’s Borghese Gallery in a small group. See Bernini, Caravaggio, and more, plus a garden walk.
“We had the most wonderful and knowledgeable guide I think I’ve ever had on any tour - Emily. She really enhanced our visit by going into some details and significance of the many statues and paintings we viewed.”
Skip the line to Rome’s Borghese Gallery with timed entry and a digital audioguide. See Bernini and Caravaggio at your pace.
“Great.The representative was early and informative.She was also friendly”
Skip-the-line entry to Castel Sant’Angelo with optional audio guide and rooftop city views, plus staff help at the entrance.
“Amazing castle and amazing views. Also recommend the restaurant on top.”
Skip-the-line guided visit to Castel Sant'Angelo’s rarely open rooms, prisons, and Hadrian’s tomb, ending with big Rome terrace views.
“What ended up being a private tour with Angnese (wife sick and other couple backed out) was amazing. Angnese was incredibly knowledgeable and added a personal excitement regarding the history of Castel Sant’Angelo. Thank you for a memorable tour.”
Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, guided by an expert historian, with headsets for clarity in 2.5 hours.
“PG was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and humorous”
Skip-the-line, small-group Borghese Gallery tour with a live guide. Focus on Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and Apollo and Daphne.
“PUT THIS TOUR ON YOUR LIST! The guide was expert on the art and the history behind it. As novices, we were able to notice the nuances of the art as a result of her engagement and understandable approach. There is so much to see that you may want to do the tour and then…”
Skip-the-line guided Pantheon tour with a live guide. See the oculus dome, learn Roman-to-Christian changes, and visit Raphael’s tomb.
“Excellent tour. Valentina was courteous and knowledgeable”
Skip the ticket lines for Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica on a guided priority tour.
“I could not remember our tour guide's name. It would have been helpful if he had a name tag. I would have written a review without the prompt. I think his name is Manisina. He was excellent, very knowledgable and gave us a lot of background which I appreciated. The pace of the tour was…”
Skip-the-line tour to Rome’s Catacombs of San Domitilla with an English guide, early Christian art, and stories of persecution.
“Diwan is amazing! really cool and knowledgeable. you can feel that he enjoys giving these tours and invites everyone to shoot out additional questions - which he never fails to answer. hands down the best tour i had here!!”
Skip the line to Rome’s Galleria Borghese with timed entry. See Bernini, Caravaggio and Canova, with optional guided small-group tours.
“We had an amazing time exploring all the art works inside the gallery and our tour guide, Alexandra, was so nice, informative and passionate. She made us all incredibly excited about every piece we saw.. We really spent a great time.”
Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums for a self-paced art-and-faith marathon, with optional audio guide and time-tested logistics tips.
“My experience was amazing!! This was my 2nd time here! It was really nice that they added a new part to the museum at the very beginning! There’s sooo much to see that I feel like I could easily visit 2 more times and still not be able to see everything. You could honestly stay…”
Skip-the-line access to Rome’s Galleria Borghese in a small English group, with guided stories and a Villa Borghese gardens stroll.
“Danielle was an excelent guide who managed to show us snd to understand the essence of Villa Borghesse.”
Skip the line to Rome’s Galleria Borghese with a fast-track ticket. See Bernini, Canova, and Caravaggio in a small group.
“Pleasant, helpful tour operator. Very knowledgeable of the museum and offering. Our friends used another tour operator- they simply handed them a ticket. The orientation Veronica provided was very helpful.”
Every layer of the ancient city, and every road that leads out of it.
