Rome attraction tickets start at $8 for a Pantheon entry with an audio guide, and the cheapest Colosseum option is a $24 sunset tour. The most reviewed sight is the Sistine Chapel entrance, at 4.5 stars from 160,078 reviews. Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica is free per its official site. I’d book the Colosseum tour at $48 and the Vatican visit at $66 first.
| Tour | From | Rating | Length | Free cancellation | Book |
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| Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | $48 | ★ 4.8 (36,276) | 2.5 hours | Yes | Check availability |
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| Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour | $66 | ★ 4.7 (19,499) | 2 - 4 hours | Yes | Check availability |
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| Pantheon Timeless Marvel Guided Tour with Entry Ticket | $21 | ★ 4.8 (5,685) | 45 minutes | Yes | Check availability |
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| Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Tickets | $55 | ★ 4.8 (2,276) | 2 hours | Yes | Check availability |
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| St. Peter's Basilica & Tombs Tour, Optional Dome Climb | $33 | ★ 4.7 (6,462) | 1.5 - 2.5 hours | Yes | Check availability |
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| Castel Sant'Angelo Entry Ticket & Digital Audioguide | $20 | ★ 4.6 (9,356) | 2 hours | Yes | Check availability |
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I compared 19 sights in Rome and the day trips around it, and every one has its own page on this site. This page is the starting point for Rome attraction tickets: it shows prices side by side, tells you which Rome attraction tickets are worth booking in which order, and sends you to the detailed page for each sight. Prices are in US dollars, checked in November 2026, and the tickets that open GetYourGuide are affiliate links (see my about page).
Rome Attraction Tickets at a Glance
This table lists the lowest price, the rating of the most-reviewed product and whether you can walk in for free. Prices come from the listings, so treat them as starting points. Each name opens the full ticket comparison for that Rome attraction.
| Attraction |
From |
Most reviewed |
Free entry |
| Colosseum |
$24 |
4.8 from 94,213 |
No, free first Sunday |
| Vatican Museums |
$32 |
4.3 from 87,007 |
No, free last Sunday |
| Sistine Chapel |
$36 |
4.5 from 160,078 |
No, part of the Vatican Museums |
| Pantheon |
$8 |
4.4 from 32,086 |
No, a free first-Sunday page is linked |
| Borghese Gallery |
$39 |
4.3 from 4,423 |
No, free first Sunday plus 2 euro fee |
| St. Peter’s Basilica |
$9 |
4.5 from 10,249 |
Yes, the Basilica; dome is paid |
| Trevi Fountain |
$13 |
4.3 from 2,154 |
Free to view; 2 euro basin area |
| Castel Sant’Angelo |
$20 |
4.6 from 9,356 |
No, free days at the ticket office |
| Roman Forum |
$35 |
4.1 from 13,292 |
No, free first Sunday |
| Villa Borghese |
$67 |
4.9 from 145 |
Yes, the park |
| Domus Aurea |
$62 |
4.6 from 319 |
No |
| Palatine Hill |
$25 |
4.4 from 14,873 |
No, free first Sunday |
| Catacombs of Rome |
$16 |
4.6 from 3,781 |
No |
| Circus Maximus |
$25 |
4.7 from 991 |
Free field; paid experience |
| Villa d’Este |
$72 |
4.5 from 2,516 |
Not confirmed |
| Hadrian’s Villa |
$72 |
4.5 from 2,516 |
No |
| Spanish Steps |
$22 |
4.8 from 2,234 |
Yes, no ticket |
| Appian Way |
$50 |
4.9 from 1,990 |
Yes, the road |
| Civita di Bagnoregio |
$134 |
4.7 from 116 |
No, 5 euro village fee |
Rome attraction tickets fall into three kinds in my data: plain entry tickets, tours that include entry, and passes. Most of the 19 sights sell mainly the second kind, so read the title before you assume a listing is a gate ticket. A few of those rows deserve a warning. Spanish Steps, Appian Way and Villa Borghese tickets are tours and classes around free places, not entry fees. Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa products are Tivoli day trips that include both sights. Civita di Bagnoregio is another full day out of Rome.
What Rome Attraction Tickets Include
Before the sight-by-sight detail, here is how I read any listing. A plain entry ticket gets you in at a set time, and an audio guide is usually an app on your own phone. A guided tour adds a person and often a meeting point away from the entrance. A pass bundles several sights, with the catch that each one still needs its own slot. Every ticket page here shows what the product includes, and the card under each pick lists inclusions, languages and the cancellation window, so you can compare Rome attraction tickets without opening a dozen tabs.
Ancient Rome Tickets: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill
The core of the ancient city is one cluster, and the attraction tickets for it are the ones most visitors to Rome buy first. The Colosseum tickets page is where I’d start. Of the 10 products I compared, only one is a plain entry ticket, and the other nine are guided tours that include entry. The official Colosseum site says a timed slot is mandatory, so these tickets run out before the date, not on it. The $48 Rutas Romanas tour is my pick for a first visit, at 4.8 stars from 36,276 reviews.
The Roman Forum tickets and Palatine Hill tickets pages cover the same ground from the other side. The park ticket covers all three sites, so a Forum ticket is really a Colosseum ticket with a different front page. The cheapest Forum entry is $35, and Palatine Hill starts at $25 with an audio app. If you are short of time, I would pick one combined product and skip separate listings.
Two sights nearby need their own bookings. The Domus Aurea tickets are for Nero’s buried palace, and all five products I found are guided visits from $62, with a virtual-reality section in several. The Circus Maximus tickets page is mostly about a VR visit and a Baths of Caracalla walk, because the track itself is an open field you can walk along for free.
Vatican City: Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s
The Vatican is a separate half-day, and the attraction tickets for it overlap. The Vatican Museums tickets page and the Sistine Chapel tickets page describe nearly the same entrance, because the chapel is the last room of the museum route. The official site sells the full ticket at 20 euros plus a 5 euro online fee, per the Vatican Museums ticket page. GetYourGuide entries start at $32 and guided tours at $55.
The St. Peter’s Basilica tickets page is different, because entry to the church costs nothing. What you pay for is a guide, the papal tombs or the dome climb. The KK Tour at $33 is my pick for a first visit, with 4.7 stars from 6,462 reviews.
Nearby, the Castel Sant’Angelo tickets cover the papal fortress on the river, from $20 for entry with a digital audio guide. It’s a good add-on for the same day, since it sits about 1.3 km from the Basilica on foot by my estimate, and I’d use its calmer queue as a break from the Vatican crowds.
Historic Centre: Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
The centre between the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps is the part of Rome you can see mostly on foot and mostly for free. The Pantheon tickets are the exception, starting at $8 and reaching $21 for a live-guided visit from Crown Tours, 4.8 from 5,685 reviews.
For the Trevi Fountain tickets, note that the fountain is free to see from the piazza. According to ANSA, the basin area has cost 2 euros for non-residents since 2 February 2026. The Trevi Fountain ticket options I compared start at $13 and add a guide or an underground visit.
The Spanish Steps tickets page is about tours and food classes near the steps, since the steps themselves have no ticket. I’d treat them as a free stop on a walk, and only book the $22 city walks if you want the guide.
Museums and Parks: Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese
The Borghese Gallery is the one museum here where I would not turn up without a reservation. The Borghese Gallery tickets page covers a ticket priced at 18 euros on the official Gebart ticketing page, where advance booking is obligatory. On GetYourGuide the cheapest entry is $39, and the Crown Tours small-group visit at $55 is the one I’d choose, with 4.8 stars from 2,276 reviews.
The park around it is free. The Villa Borghese tickets page lists only four activities, such as an e-bike tour from $67, because wandering the gardens costs nothing.
Catacombs and the Appian Way
South of the walls, the Catacombs of Rome tickets are the cheapest underground visit, from $16 for a guided entry to San Callisto, San Sebastiano, Priscilla or Domitilla. I’d book San Callisto first, as the most-reviewed one at 4.6 stars from 3,781 reviews. The catacombs sell their own tickets too, at 10 euros for adults per their official sites.
The Appian Way tickets are bike tours on an ancient road you can walk for free. The ESBIKE tour at $71, 4.9 from 1,872 reviews, is the one I’d book if you want an e-bike and catacombs in one morning. It pairs naturally with the catacombs, since both lie on the same side of the city.
Day Trips From Rome: Tivoli and Civita di Bagnoregio
Two kinds of Rome attraction tickets are for sights too far to walk to, and each needs a full day. The Villa d’Este tickets page and the Hadrian’s Villa tickets page cover the same group of Tivoli day trips. All of them start in Rome, and none is a gate-only ticket. The cheapest is the Enjoy Rome full-day tour at $72, and the Tours About trip with lunch at $106 is my pick.
The Civita di Bagnoregio tickets cover a hilltop village with a 5 euro entry fee, and every product I found is a day trip from Rome from $134. Pick it only if you have a spare day, because it is the most expensive trip on this list.
Which Rome Attraction Tickets to Book First
Book Rome attraction tickets by how fast the slot sells, not by how famous the sight is. The Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and the Borghese Gallery all use timed entry, so they come first. Every other attraction ticket in Rome, from the Pantheon to the Catacombs of Rome, can wait until you know your route.
- One day: the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill on the Rutas Romanas tour, $48 in total. Add the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon on foot afterwards.
- Two days: day one as above, plus the Crown Tours Vatican visit at $66. The two together come to $114.
- Three days: add the Crown Tours Pantheon visit at $21 and the Crown Tours Borghese Gallery visit at $55, for $190 in total across four paid tickets.
Those totals only add up the prices I listed above, so check them against the live listing before you buy. If you are staying longer than three days, the Appian Way and the catacombs fit a morning, and a Tivoli day trip fits the day you are tired of queues.
Free Attractions in Rome
Rome has far more free than paid sights if you count the open-air ones, so not every visit needs attraction tickets in Rome at all. St. Peter’s Basilica, the Spanish Steps, the Villa Borghese park and a walk along the Appian Way cost nothing and need no Rome attraction ticket, and the Trevi Fountain is free from the piazza. Several paid sites also have a free day, such as the first Sunday of the month at the Colosseum, as the official Colosseum site lists. My free attractions in Rome page has each rule with its source.
Rome Attractions Map
If you want to see where your Rome attraction tickets point you, my Rome attractions map pins every attraction on one map and links each pin to its ticket page. It also gives walking times between neighbours, so you can pair sights into mornings without crossing the city twice.
Do Rome Attraction Tickets Come as a City Pass?
Some Rome attraction tickets are sold as one city pass, and there are ten such products on GetYourGuide, priced from $25 to $166. The Rome City Pass at $155 has 4.1 stars from 1,636 reviews, the Omnia Vatican and Rome Pass at $166 has 3.7 from 4,907, and the Official Roma Pass at $45 has 3.2 from 150. Those scores are lower than most of the single Rome attraction tickets above. My Rome City Pass compared page puts the prices against a real itinerary.
Rutas Romanas
Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
- ★ 4.8 (36,276 reviews)
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
My pick: The one I'd book first: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine entry with a licensed guide, 4.8 from 36,276 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
- ✓ Entry ticket to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill (€18)
- ✓ Entry ticket to the Colosseum with Arena access, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill (if the €24 option is selected)
- ✓ Arena Access: Included if selected – will be stated in the tour title
- ✓ Underground Access: Included if selected – will be stated in the tour title
- ✓ Live official licensed guide
- ✓ Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Meeting point: Meeting point may vary depending on the option you select. Check availability for more details.
Languages: German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a full refund
“Tour with Alice was amazing, very knowledgeable & good sense of humour” – GetYourGuide review
Crown Tours
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour
- ★ 4.7 (19,499 reviews)
- 2 - 4 hours
- Free cancellation
My pick: My Vatican pick: Crown Tours at 4.7 from 19,499 reviews, with the Basilica and dome as extras.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
- ✓ Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- ✓ Skip-the-security-lines entry to St. Peter’s Basilica (available with select options)
- ✓ Pre-reserved Dome access with elevator to the Basilica terrace (available with select options)
- ✓ Licensed, professional tour guide
- ✓ Audio headsets to clearly hear your guide
- ✓ Staff assistance at the meeting point for a smooth start
Not included / not suitable
- ✕ Transportation
- ✕ Food & Drinks
- ✕ Gratuities
Meeting point: Meet us at the Crown Tours Office on Via Mocenigo, 15, located approximately 2 minutes away from the Vatican Museums. Head down the stairs that are located across the street from the large white marble Vatican Museum exit. Take the first left onto Via Sebastiano Veniero, keep walking straight until the end of the street, and then turn right; you will find yourself on Via Mocenigo. You will find the purple "Crown Tours" flags outside our office. Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Languages: Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, English, German
Duration: 2 - 4 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Zara was very engaging . As returning guests with some knowledge about the exhibits we still learned a lot of new information. Pace was great and time flew by.” – GetYourGuide review
Crown Tours
Pantheon Timeless Marvel Guided Tour with Entry Ticket
- ★ 4.8 (5,685 reviews)
- 45 minutes
- Free cancellation
My pick: A live guide and Pantheon entry for $21, 4.8 from 5,685 reviews, with free cancellation.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
- ✓ Live guide
- ✓ Guided tour
- ✓ Pantheon entry tickets
- ✓ Hosted assistance
Not included / not suitable
- ✕ Transportation
- ✕ Food and drinks
- ✕ Tips
Meeting point: This activity has 3 meeting points. Your meeting point depends on the option you select. Piazza della Minerva, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Languages: German, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, French, English, Spanish
Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“a very well coordinated and executed tour. I'd highly recommend it to anyone.” – GetYourGuide review
Crown Tours
Borghese Gallery Guided Tour with Tickets
- ★ 4.8 (2,276 reviews)
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
My pick: Skip-the-line Borghese entry with an art historian, 4.8 from 2,276 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
- ✓ Skip-the-line entry ticket to the Borghese Gallery
- ✓ Guided tour with an expert art historian
- ✓ Guided tour of the Borghese Gallery
- ✓ Headsets and radios to hear the guide clearly
Not included / not suitable
- ✕ Transportation
- ✕ Food & Drinks
- ✕ Tips
Meeting point: Meeting point may vary depending on the option you select. Check availability for more details.
Languages: Russian, English, Japanese, French, German
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Loved this museum. I thought our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend the tour.” – GetYourGuide review
KK TOUR SRLS
St. Peter's Basilica & Tombs Tour, Optional Dome Climb
- ★ 4.7 (6,462 reviews)
- 1.5 - 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
My pick: A guided Basilica and Papal Tombs tour for $33, 4.7 from 6,462 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
- ✓ Complete guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
- ✓ Complete guided tour of the Papal Tombs
- ✓ Professional licensed guide
- ✓ Entry ticket to the top of the dome (if the dome option is selected)
- ✓ Radio and headset to hear your guide clearly
Not included / not suitable
- ✕ Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Meeting point: The meeting point is '' Piazza Della Citta Leonina 2 ''. The staff will be waiting on the meeting point holding a Red sign written ''KAY KAY TOURS''. Make sure to arrive 15min before than schedule time for Check-in, and to collect your Radios and Headsets. Piazza della Città Leonina, 2, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Languages: French, Spanish, Italian, English, German, Polish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Turkish
Duration: 1.5 - 2.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“The whole experience was just amazing. The guide was fantastic made the bit of queuing fun and interesting so knowledgeable. 11/10 Highly recommend and great value for money 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻” – GetYourGuide review
Crown Tours
Castel Sant'Angelo Entry Ticket & Digital Audioguide
- ★ 4.6 (9,356 reviews)
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
My pick: The $20 value pick for the castle, with the most reviews at 4.6 from 9,356.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
- ✓ Entry to Castel Sant'Angelo
- ✓ Staff assistance at the meeting point
- ✓ Castel Sant'Angelo Ticket
- ✓ Audio guide app on your smartphone
Not included / not suitable
- ✕ Guided tour
- ✕ Transportation
- ✕ Food & Drinks
- ✕ Tips
Meeting point: From Ponte Sant'Angelo, facing the main entrance of Castel Sant'Angelo, walk approximately 50 meters to the right. You will see the park entrance on your left. Enter the park and our coordinators will be waiting on the first bench on the left, wearing purple "Crown Tours" t-shirts or jackets and holding a purple "Crown Tours" flag. If you find yourself in the middle or at the far end of the park, please walk towards the park entrance gate on the river side. Our coordinators are located near the entrance gate.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time and collect your tickets from our staff before entering Castel Sant'Angelo. Late arrivals may not be admitted. This activity includes a digital audioguide accessible via an app. Expert hosts will assist with downloading. Ensure your phone is fully charged, with internet and headphones. Viale Cardinale dell'Acqua, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Excellent experience all around. Very easy to access!” – GetYourGuide review
ESBIKE TOURS & EXPERIENCES
Appian Way & Park of the Aqueducts E-Bike Tour
- ★ 4.9 (1,872 reviews)
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
My pick: E-bike, guide and catacombs on the old road: 4.9 from 1,872 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
- ✓ Double-suspension CUBE PRO 120 electric bike
- ✓ Entry tickets to the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus (included in option with catacombs)
- ✓ Multilingual guide
- ✓ Food tasting of local products for lunch or aperitivo (included in option with food)
Meeting point: Your guide will greet you right outside the departure point. Via Marco Aurelio, 30a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish
Duration: 3.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Phenomenal ride! 10/10. Guide was very friendly and relax.” – GetYourGuide review
Tours About
Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa Tour with Lunch
- ★ 4.4 (497 reviews)
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
My pick: Both Tivoli villas, lunch with wine and a bus from Rome for $106, 4.4 from 497 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
- ✓ Transportation by bus
- ✓ Entrance fees
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Headsets
- ✓ Lunch
- ✓ Wine, water, and Italian coffee
Not included / not suitable
- ✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✕ Tips (optional)
Meeting point: Please meet us at the exit of Castro Pretorio Metro Station (Line B). Our representative will be there holding a flag that says 'Enjoy Rome.' 00161 Roma RM, Italia
Languages: English, Italian
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“My family really enjoyed this tour. Didn’t know what to expect but tour did not disappoint. Amazing that structures this old are still standing. Would definitely recommend..” – GetYourGuide review
How I’d Choose Rome Attraction Tickets
- Cheapest Rome attraction tickets: the $8 Pantheon entry or the $9 St. Peter’s audio-app product, and the free sights in the section above.
- No queue worries: the timed guided tours, such as Rutas Romanas at the Colosseum ($48) and Crown Tours at the Vatican ($66).
- With a guide: the Crown Tours Pantheon visit at $21 is the best value of the live-guided options I compared.
- Families: the Appian Way e-bike tour or the Villa Borghese park, where nobody has to queue for an entrance.
- Art lovers: the Borghese Gallery with the Crown Tours small group at $55.
- A full day out: Tivoli with the Tours About day trip at $106, not Civita di Bagnoregio unless you want a village.
