Book Palazzo Barberini Tickets & Tours

Avoid the long lines outside the 17th-century Palazzo Barberini and see some of Italy’s most prized works of art.

• These include Raphael's portrait La Fornarina, Caravaggio's Judith Beheading Holofernes, Filippo Lippi’s The Annunciation and a Hans Holbein portrait of Henry VIII.
• Guess what? Since the Borghese Gallery is partially closed, part of its exposition is currently at Barberini – including masterpieces by Titian and Botticelli!
• Peruse the palace at your own pace and be mesmerized by its swirling frescoes designed by Pietro da Cortona.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry into Palazzo Barberini

• Note that "Sale del Settecento" will be closed to the public on March 5th.
• It is forbidden to bring large bags, backpacks, or trolleys.
• Cloakroom service is temporarily unavailable.
• Parking is available for people with disabilities. Entrances do not have architectural barriers. There are ramps for wheelchairs, next to the ticket office, leading to the ground floor exhibition rooms and to an elevator giving access to the first-floor exhibition rooms.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Save time and skip the long queues with this Corsini Gallery entry ticket, dive straight into a world of art history, and witness close to 400 paintings.
• With access to all the exhibitions within the Corsini Palace, explore 14th to 18th-century artworks, including famous pieces by Caravaggio and Rubens.
• Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Corsini Palace, home to the gallery, and explore the remarkable art collection owned by Cardinal Neri Corsini and Pope Clement XII.
• Enjoy admission to Barberini Palace along with an extended validity of 20 days from the time it is stamped with your ticket!

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to Corsini Gallery

• Tip: Don't miss out to view The Christ Carrying The Cross by Giorgio Vasari, which was once considered lost.
• Facilities: Cloakroom, Wheelchair Accessible, Parking, Guide Dogs Allowed.
• The exhibition halls are arranged on one level, there are no architectural barriers and wheelchairs are available on request for people with reduced mobility.
• Reservations are required for the first Sundays of the month and for Apr 25, June 2, and Nov 4, 2023.
• Get extended validity on your ticket which can be used to visit Barberini Palace 20 days from the time it is stamped.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Get a dose of stunning Italian art at the Borghese Gallery and Palazzo Barberini. Visit the altars of art with a convenient combo ticket that saves you money.
• At the Borghese Gallery, with escorted entry, feast your eyes on the art collections curated by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Scipione Cardinal Borghese.
• Masterpieces not to be missed include Caravaggio's David with the Head of Goliath and Boy with a Basket of Fruit, and Raphael's The Deposition.
• Explore the Palazzo at your own pace as you admire crucifixes and paintings from legendary Italian artists.
• Paintings of particular interest include Raphael's portrait La Fornarina, and Caravaggio's Judith Beheading Holofernes.

Inclusions

• Escorted entry to Borghese Gallery
• Booking and handling fees
• Entry to Palazzo Barberini

Exclusions

• Audioguide (purchasable on-site at the Borghese Gallery for 5 Euros)

Borghese Gallery

• Access to the museum is regulated with a mandatory exit at the end of each time slot so tickets are limited and sell out quickly. Tickets will not be available on-site for purchase, especially for same-day entry.
• Entry is free for people who are physically challenged as well as their accompanying guardian (carry a valid photo ID).
• The Cloakroom is temporarily located outside the Museum.
• Luggage storage is mandatory for items such as bags, backpacks, strollers or trolleys, umbrellas, selfie sticks, or other items whose danger or size is assessed by the security staff.
• It is also forbidden to enter the Museum with food, drinks (including water), and animals (with the exception of guide dogs).

Palazzo Barberini

• Cloakroom service is temporarily unavailable. It is forbidden to bring large bags, backpacks, or trolleys.
• Parking is available for people with disabilities. Entrances do not have architectural barriers. There are ramps for wheelchairs, next to the ticket office, leading to the ground floor exhibition rooms and to an elevator giving access to the first-floor exhibition rooms.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Visit two of Italy's top museums, while saving money with a single combo ticket: the Palazzo Barberini and the Galleria Arte Moderna Nazionale.
• At Palazzo Barberini, see crucifixes and paintings from legendary Italian artists.
• Explore the palazzo at your own pace and admire its swirling frescoes designed by Pietro da Cortona.
• Important paintings here include Raphael's portrait La Fornarina, and Caravaggio's Judith Beheading Holofernes.
• At Galleria Arte Moderna Nazionale, walk past drawings, paintings, sculptures, installations, and more.
• Boasting nearly 20,000 works of art, walk from floor to floor, admiring Italian and foreign paintings.
• The ground floor exhibits the work of 19th century artists like Monet and Van Gogh.
• The top floor boasts artwork of 20th century artists like Antonio Canova and Joseph Kosuth.
• From Neoclassicism to impressionism and from Futurism and Surrealism, you’ll see it all.

Inclusions

• Entry into Palazzo Barberini
• Access to the Galleria Arte Moderna Nazionale
• Access to permanent & temporary exhibitions

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Explore Rome’s past & present with ancient wonders and free transit for 72 years in one pass!

• Short on Roman holiday time? The Roma Pass delivers maximum sightseeing – free entry to the first two attractions of your choice plus unlimited transport, saving over 20%.
• Ditch the ticket queues and saunter right into the Colosseum or Borghese Gallery. Plus, score reduced prices at Circus Maximus, Villa Torlonia, and beyond.
• Rome exploration simplified! Your pass includes unlimited access to every ATAC bus, metro, and railway line in the city – without additional expense.
• Appreciate the traditional ticket charm? Roma Pass understands. Pick up your physical pass at any Infopoint and launch your Roman adventure on the spot.
• With 72 hours at your disposal, there's plenty of time to immerse yourself in ancient wonders, historic arenas, hidden gems, and classic Roman flavors.

Inclusions

• Validity: 72 hours
• Access to the first 2 attractions of your choice for free
• Discounted tickets for additional attractions

Access to: 

• Museums: Capitoline Museums, Museo Nazionale Romano, Museo dell’Ara Pacis & more
• Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & more
• Transportation: Buses, metro lines A, B, B1, C, and railway lines Roma-Lido, Roma Flaminio Piazza del Popolo-Viterbo, Roma-Giardinetti by ATAC
• Get all the details here

• Please note that making reservations will NOT activate your pass. Your pass is only activated when you visit your first attraction or use your first public transport.
• Prior reservations are required to visit some attractions, which is subject to availability.
• You can only visit each attraction once with this pass.
• Specific details related to city card collection points and addresses will be shared with you post-booking.

• Collect your Roma Pass at any Tourist Infopoint after purchasing online. Fill in your name, surname, and validation date on the overleaf form.
• Your pass activates automatically when you first use it – either at a museum/site or on public transport. However, even if used at a museum/site first, you must validate the pass on your first public transport ride by tapping it on the black contactless reader.

Validity: 

• Activated: Once activated (upon first use), your pass is valid for 72 hours. This 72-hour period begins with your first use, whether at an attraction or on public transportation, as per the option selected.
• Non-activated: Your Roma Pass is valid for six months from the purchase date.

• These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 28 December, 2025.
• These tickets are valid until 28 December, 2025.

Save big with this 3-choice combo – Get bus rides + entry to your pick of a Roman landmark! 

• Build your own Roman trip with a budget-friendly combo – hop aboard a Big Bus tour and pick one of the three top sights to explore without breaking a sweat.
• Ride a hop-on hop-off bus for 1-day, catching eight must-see spots like the Colosseum and Pantheon, with buses every 20 minutes and a multilingual guide.
• Choose your second pick as a Colosseum entry, plus access to Palatine Hill and the Forum, with a multilingual offline audio guide brimming with stories.
• If the Pantheon is your third pick, breeze past the lines, marvel at its iconic dome, and take in centuries-old marble and Renaissance details.
• Picking Castel Sant’Angelo as your fourth choice? Wander a towering fortress filled with ancient artifacts, papal secrets, and sweeping Roman views.

Inclusions

Rome HOHO 

• 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour by Big Bus
• Access to Red Route
• Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Bazilian Portuguese & Mandarin
• Free WiFi
• Complimentary headphones
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Timed entry to Colosseum (near stop #3 Colosseum on Red route)
• Access to tiers 1 & 2 and Museum
• Entry to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
• Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German & Chinese

Pantheon

• Skip-the-line entry to Pantheon (near stop #5 Piazza Venezia on Red route)

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Timed entry to Castel Sant'Angelo (near stop #6 Vatican on Red route)
• Access to the terrace
• Digital audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Chinese

Rome HOHO

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points. 

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red route

• First bus: 9am from Rome Termini Station (Stop #1)
• Last bus: 6pm from Rome Termini Station (Stop #1)
• Frequency: Every 20 mins
• Popular stops: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Spanish Steps

Rome HOHO

• Most of the buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. However, strollers must be left on the lower deck of the bus.
• Pets with muzzles are welcome on board.
• Luggage is not allowed on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Large backpacks and luggage are not allowed inside the venue.
• Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry.
• Please note that timed priority entry is only available at the Colosseum, but the tickets for the Forum and Palatine will remain valid for an additional 24 hours after the Colosseum entry time is selected during booking.
• Note that there are 2 entrances: one for the Colosseum, and another for the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (combined). You may enter each entrance ONLY ONCE and not re-enter.

Pantheon

• For the verification process, bring along a valid identity document.
• Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Some areas within the Pantheon may be inaccessible due to site restrictions, leading to unpredictable closures.
• The Pantheon may close without prior notice for masses and other events.

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Large bags and luggage are not allowed. 
• Only some areas of the castle are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• If you've chosen the audio guide option, ensure you carry your own earphones.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Vatican gems, ancient ruins, and easy city travel—Rome at your fingertips for 72 hours.

• Double the passes, double the fun! Access 10+ attractions, claim free entry tickets, and hop on unlimited public transport – a budget traveler's dream come true.
• Smart sightseers rejoice. The Omnia Pass saves you 55% compared to buying separate tickets to Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill.
• Pick the first two attractions from the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and more for free with the Roma Pass, zip around on ATAC transport, and enjoy over 20% savings.
• Leave those notorious Roman queues behind! Just make a quick stop in Central Rome first to collect your physical city cards.
• Freedom to explore for 72 hours from first use – no need to decide your itinerary in advance. Rome is yours to discover at your leisure.

Inclusions

Omnia Card

• Validity: 72 hours

Access to:

• Museums: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Borghese Gallery, Capitoline Museums & more
• Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & more
• Bus tours & cruises: 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
• Transportation: Buses, metro lines A, B, B1, C, and railway lines Roma-Lido, Roma Flaminio Piazza del Popolo-Viterbo, Roma-Giardinetti by ATAC
• Get all the details here

Roma Pass

• Validity: 72 hours
• Access to the first 2 attractions of your choice for free
• Discounted tickets for additional attractions

Access to:

• Museums: Capitoline Museums, Museo Nazionale Romano, Museo dell’Ara Pacis & more
• Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & more
• Transportation: Buses, metro lines A, B, B1, C, and railway lines Roma-Lido, Roma Flaminio Piazza del Popolo-Viterbo, Roma-Giardinetti by ATAC
• Get all the details here

• Please note that making reservations will NOT activate your pass. Your pass is only activated when you visit your first attraction or use your first public transport.
• Prior reservations are required to visit some attractions, which is subject to availability.
• You can only visit each attraction once with this pass.
• Even if activated at a museum, the pass must be validated on your first public transport journey by tapping it on the black circle of the contactless reader.
• Children under 10 years of age can use public transport for free, if they are accompanied by a paying adult. 
• Specific details related to city card collection points and addresses will be shared with you post-booking.

• Collect your Omnia Card and Roma Pass at any designated collection points after purchasing online. 
• Your pass activates automatically when you first use it – either at a museum/site or on public transport. However, even if used at a museum/site first, you must validate the pass on your first public transport ride by tapping it on the black contactless reader.

Validity: 

• Activated: Once activated (upon first use), your pass is valid for 72 hours. This 72-hour period begins with your first use, whether at an attraction or on public transportation, as per the option selected.
• Non-activated: Your pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

• These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 24 months.
• These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.

• With this cost-saving combo, gain access to Borghese Gallery and explore Rome with a 24,48 or 72-hour hop-on hop-off pass.
• See works such as "Boy with a Basket of Fruit" and "The Rape of Proserpina" at one of the most important private art collections.
• Marvel at Titian's "Sacred and Profane Love," featuring 2 women, one representing divine love and the other in earthly attire symbolizing profane love.
• With access to over 11 key stops at a frequency of 10 to 20 mins, explore sites like Largo Argentina, known for its archaeological significance to Caesar.
• Enjoy the convenience of a multilingual audio guide available in five languages, along with access to 4 self-guided walking tours accessible via an app.

Inclusions

Borghese Gallery

• Entry to the Borghese Gallery

Hop on hop off

• 24/48/72-hr hop-on hop-off tour
• Access to 8 stops across Rome
• Free Wi-Fi onboard
• Onboard audio guide in Italian, French, English, German, and Spanish
• Detailed route map
• 4 self-guided walking tours accessible via app

Red Route

• First bus: 8:30am from Termini Station.
• Last bus: at 7pm.
• Frequency: Approx every 10 to 20 mins.
• Popular stops: Vatican City, Spanish Steps.

Purple Route

• First bus: 9am from Termini Station.
• Last bus: 5pm.
• Frequency: Approx every 10 to 20 mins.
• Popular stops: Circus Maximus, Largo Argentina.

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

Borghese Gallery

• Tip: Relax at Villa Borghese Gardens, adjacent to the Borghese Gallery, offering a tranquil retreat with a sculpture garden featuring ancient Roman sculptures.
• Keep in mind that large bags, shopping bags, backpacks, and luggage are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely! (Only small pouches and clutch-type bags no larger than 21 x 15 cm are permitted entry)

Hop on hop off

• Tip: Hop off at the Pantheon to explore St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's masterpieces.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The self-guided walking tours begin at stops 5, 6, and 8.
• Note that the Tri-Brand service is not subject to Big Bus Tours' control, and may differ to the bus frequency, tour duration, stop locations, and commentary.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.