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.
• Peruse the palace at your own relaxed pace.
• Be mesmerized by the palazzo's swirling frescoes designed by Pietro da Cortona.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry into Palazzo Barberini

Exclusions

• Access to the Caravaggio 2025 exhibition

• 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.
• This ticket is valid for 20 days starting from the date of your timed entry to Palazzo Barberini. It also includes one flexible visit to the Corsini Gallery, which you can use at any time during that period, subject to availability.

• These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 20 days.
• These tickets are valid for 20 days from the date of purchase.

• 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 museums & ruins and travel free with one money-saving pass.

• Everything you get: For 48 or 72 hours, the Roma Pass delivers maximum sightseeing with free entry to the first one or two attractions of your choice, discounted entry tickets to 30+ experiences, with unlimited access to public transport. Visit the Colosseum, Borghese Gallery, Circus Maximus, and more while saving 20%.
• Why choose this: Immerse in Rome’s ancient wonders and historic arenas, and use ATAC bus, metro, and railway lines without additional costs with one physical pass.

Inclusions

• Valid for 48/72 hours (as per option selected)
• Free entry to the first one or two attractions of your choice (as per option selected)
• Discounted entry to all other attractions
• Museums: Capitoline Museums, Borghese Gallery, Ara Pacis, National Roman Museums & more
• Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums, Castel Sant'Angelo, Caracalla Baths & 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 are subject to availability. Check your post-booking voucher for instructions.
• 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.
• Entry to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel is not included with this pass.

• 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 48 or 72 hours. This 48-hour or 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 30 October, 2026.
• These tickets are valid until 30 October, 2026.

Transport to sights & reserved Colosseum entry is sorted with this value-packed pass!

• Explore Rome's landmarks with seamless transport and skip right into the Colosseum, all wrapped up in one budget-friendly pass that saves you time.
• Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access for one whole day to see Rome's iconic sights like the Pantheon, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps.
• Travel the Red Route, stopping at 8 locations, with buses arriving every 14 minutes. The route features multilingual audio guides, Wi-Fi, and free headphones.
• Access the Colosseum with timed entry and take up to 24 hours to visit Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, discovering ancient temple ruins and palace remains.
• Step into the seating sections where Romans once cheered gladiator combats and visit the second-floor museum displaying captivating relics.

Inclusions

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

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

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Timed entry to Colosseum (near Stop #8 on Red route)
• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour - Red route
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Schedule

• First bus: 9am from Stop #1 Rome Termini Station
• Last bus: 7pm from Stop #1 Rome Termini Station
• Frequency: Every 14 minutes
• Popular stops: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Spanish Steps

What's not allowed

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Luggage is not allowed on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Large backpacks and luggage are not allowed inside the venue.
• No storage facility is available. You can, however, take a baby stroller into the Colosseum with you, should it be necessary.

Accessibility

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Most of the buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. However, strollers must be left on the lower deck of the bus.

Additional information

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Pets with muzzles are welcome on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• 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 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.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Rome and Vatican in one go! Iconic sites and unlimited public transport made easy with this 2-in-1 pass.

• Everything you get: Explore the Vatican Museum, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill with the 72-hour Omnia Card. Your perks don’t just end—the Roma Pass lets you pick the first two attractions for free with discounted entries to the rest from the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and 30+ more.
• Why choose this: Save 20 to 55% with the Roma Pass and Omnia Card compared to buying separate tickets and enjoy free unlimited rides on public transport or hop-on hop-off buses.

Inclusions

• Valid for 72 hours
• Access to the first 2 attractions of your choice for free (with Roma Pass)
• Discounted tickets for additional attractions (with Roma Pass)

Access to:

• Museums: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Borghese Gallery, Capitoline Museums, Museo Nazionale Romano & more
• Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & more
• Bus tours & cruises: 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (with Omnia Card)
• 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 for Omnia Card here and Roma Pass 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 are subject to availability. Check your post-booking voucher for instructions.
• 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.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

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.