Why should I book Capitoline Museums tickets online?

Online booking secures your preferred date and lets you show a digital ticket at access control. It is recommended when timed slots are limited.

Can I buy tickets at the museum?

Yes, tickets may be available at the on-site ticket office. Booking online is safer when visiting during busy periods or attending a temporary exhibition.

Do Capitoline Museums tickets include fast-track entry?

Reserved tickets help you avoid the on-site ticket-purchase queue. You must still complete any required ticket checks and bag inspections before entering.

What do standard admission tickets include?

Standard tickets cover the museum’s permanent collection. Temporary exhibition access may be included in the admission price or require a different ticket, depending on the exhibition.

Are temporary exhibitions included with my ticket?

Not always. Exhibition access and ticket prices vary, particularly for displays at Villa Caffarelli. Check the inclusions of your selected ticket before booking.

What is the difference between reserved entry and a guided tour?

Reserved entry lets you explore independently. Guided tours add a structured route and expert commentary on the museum’s sculptures, paintings, and Roman history.

Which languages are guided tours available in?

Official guided visits may be arranged in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German. The language included depends on the tour and selected time slot.

Are audio guides available?

Yes, audio and video guide options are available. Check your selected ticket to see whether a guide is included or must be purchased separately.

Can I visit other attractions with the same ticket?

Standard admission covers the Capitoline Museums only. Combo tickets, the Capitolini Card, or the Roma Pass may include additional museums or Rome attractions.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation conditions vary by ticket. Check the policy shown on the experience page before booking, as some tickets are refundable while others cannot be cancelled.

Can I re-enter after leaving the museum?

Standard tickets should be treated as valid for a single entry. Plan to visit the galleries, viewpoints, café, and exhibitions before exiting.

How long should I spend at the Capitoline Museums?

Allow around two to three hours for the main collection. Add more time for temporary exhibitions, the Pinacoteca, and the Tabularium viewpoint.

Capitoline Museums Tickets | Timed Entry & Guided Tours Options

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Capitoline Museums Timed Entry Tickets

See Rome's art collections, including Cartier and Myths, in one planned museum visit.

Everything you get: Timed entry lets you visit Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori, home to Rome's collections. Your ticket also includes the Cartier and Myths exhibition at Palazzo Nuovo, available until March 15, 2026, plus a Rome city app to help you explore more.
Upgrades: Choose hosted entry, audio guide in 4 languages, a 25-minute multimedia video, temporary exhibitions, or a drink at Terrazza Caffarelli.
Why choose this: Best for travelers who want a self-guided museum visit, not a multi-day card or guided group experience.

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Capitoline Card: 7-Day Access to Capitoline Museums & Centrale Montemartini

Explore two major Rome museums at your own pace with one pass valid for 7 days from your first visit.

Everything you get: Enjoy entry to Musei Capitolini and Centrale Montemartini with one multi-museum pass. Use the card to visit both museums within 7 days of your first museum entry, giving you time to spread your exploration across your stay in Rome.
Why choose this: Best if you want full control over when and how you visit, without fixed tour times or having to follow a guide's pace.

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Go City Rome Explorer Pass: Choose 2 to 7 Attractions

The best of Rome—attraction tickets, guided walks, and food tours—at your own pace.

Everything you get: Rome wasn't built in a day, but you can experience it all with this Explorer Pass—your key to 40+ must-sees like the Vatican, Colosseum, and Pantheon. Mix and match with hop-on hop-off buses, scenic cruises, bike rentals, and mouthwatering food and wine tastings across the city.
Why choose this: Save a whopping 42%, pick from 2-7 attractions, use it anytime within 30 days once activated, and scan and enter with your mobile pass—talk of flexibility and savings.

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Capitoline Museums Guided Tour with Multimedia Experience

Follow Rome's past through in-depth storytelling using vivid media and reserved museum entry.

Everything you get: Enjoy an English guided tour focused on Roman history, with timed entry to the Capitoline Museums. Begin with a 25-minute multimedia video that sets the scene, then follow your guide through the collections, including access to temporary exhibitions, if available.
Why choose this: A good choice if you prefer learning in a group setting with a clear route through a complex museum space.

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Combo (Save 5%): Capitoline Museums Timed Entry + Altare della Patria Glass Elevator Tickets

Visit Rome’s oldest museum and soar up in a glass elevator for panoramic city views in a single day.

Everything you get at Altar of the Fatherland: Skip the ticketing queues and ride the glass elevator to the top of the Victor Emmanuel II monument for panoramic city views. Visit the Museum of the Risorgimento and explore Renaissance art at Palazzo Venezia.
Everything you get at Capitoline Museums: Enjoy timed-entry to the world’s oldest museum at your chosen time. Discover masterpieces like the Capitoline Wolf and Dying Gaul, plus access to rotating temporary exhibitions.
Why choose this combo: With these spots just a minute apart, you’ll dive into ancient Rome’s history and soak in modern skyline views in one easy trip.

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Compare Capitoline Museums ticket options

Ticket option	Includes	Why pick this	Cancellation policy
Reserved Entry	Reserved museum entry and access to the permanent collections	Secure your chosen time slot and explore the collection independently.	Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience
Timed Entry with Optional Upgrades	Timed or direct entry, with hosted assistance, audio guide, multimedia video, temporary exhibitions, or a drink (as per option selected)	Choose only the upgrades you value for a more flexible visit.	Non-cancellable
7-Day Capitolini Card	Seven-day access to participating municipal museums; temporary exhibitions are excluded	Visit several civic museums over seven days with one pass.	Non-cancellable
Guided Tour with Multimedia Experience	Museum entry, a 25-minute multimedia video, and an English guided tour focused on Roman history	Follow a structured highlights route with expert context on key works.	Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to expect at the Capitoline Museums

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Enter through Palazzo dei Conservatori

Begin at the main entrance on Piazza del Campidoglio and step into Palazzo dei Conservatori. The route opens with decorated halls, ancient bronzes, and monumental sculptures, including the Capitoline Wolf and the original equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.

Cross beneath Capitoline Hill

Continue through the underground Galleria Lapidaria, where ancient inscriptions trace Roman public and private life. This passage links Palazzo dei Conservatori with Palazzo Nuovo and leads toward the Tabularium’s dramatic viewpoint over the Roman Forum.

Meet Rome’s ancient masterpieces

Inside Palazzo Nuovo, move through sculpture-filled halls to see the Dying Gaul, Capitoline Venus, Marforio, and portraits of Roman emperors. Allow time to study the works closely, as this part contains many of the museum’s best-known antiquities.

Finish with art and city views

End in the Capitoline Picture Gallery or continue to Terrazza Caffarelli for views across Rome. Most visits take around 2–3 hours, while audio or guided options add context and help you follow the main highlights efficiently.

Choose how you explore

Timed-entry tickets suit independent visits, while hosted options add assistance before entry. A guided tour follows a structured route through the collection, and the Capitolini Card extends access across seven days for visitors exploring more civic museums.

Things to know before booking your Capitoline Museums tickets

Booking and availability

Timed-entry tickets let you choose a preferred entry slot. Weekend, holiday, and major-exhibition slots may become limited, so booking online in advance is recommended.

What’s included

Standard entry covers Palazzo dei Conservatori, Palazzo Nuovo, the Galleria Lapidaria, and the permanent collections. Temporary exhibitions and additional benefits depend on the ticket selected.

Ways to explore

Reserved or timed-entry tickets let you explore independently. Selected options add hosted assistance, an audio guide, a multimedia video, temporary-exhibition access, or a drink.
Hosted entry means a representative assists you at the meeting point and through the entry process. Once inside, you continue exploring independently.

Guided experience

The English guided tour includes a structured route through Roman sculptures, imperial portraits, archaeological finds, and key artworks, preceded by a 25-minute multimedia experience.

Multi-museum access

The Capitolini Card is valid for seven days and covers participating municipal museums, making it useful when visiting more than one civic museum. Temporary exhibitions are excluded.

Admission policies

General admission is free on the first Sunday of each month, when the museum may be busier. Cancellation terms vary: some tickets allow cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience, while others are non-cancellable.

Explore the Capitoline Museums

Palazzo dei Conservatori

Explore ceremonial rooms, ancient bronzes, archaeological finds, and the Capitoline Picture Gallery. Major highlights include the Capitoline Wolf, the Spinario, fragments of the Colossus of Constantine, and the original equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.

Access: Included with standard Capitoline Museums entry.

Palazzo Nuovo

Step into galleries devoted mainly to ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. Look for the Dying Gaul, Capitoline Venus, Marforio, and the rows of imperial portraits displayed in the Hall of the Emperors.

Access: Included with standard Capitoline Museums entry.

Galleria Lapidaria

Walk through the underground passage connecting the museum’s principal palaces beneath Piazza del Campidoglio. The gallery displays Latin and Greek inscriptions alongside remains of ancient Roman dwellings discovered below the square.

Access: Included with standard Capitoline Museums entry.

Tabularium

Continue from the Galleria Lapidaria into the remains of the ancient Roman state archive. Its arched gallery opens onto a striking elevated view across the temples, columns, and ruins of the Roman Forum.

Access: Included as part of the main museum route.

Palazzo Caffarelli and Terrazza Caffarelli

Visit the museum spaces around Palazzo Caffarelli, then pause at Terrazza Caffarelli for panoramic views across Rome. The terrace also houses the museum café, making it a convenient break near the end of your visit.

Access: Terrace and café access are available within the museum complex. Access to exhibitions depends on the ticket and exhibition selected.

Capitoline Museums must-see artworks

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Capitoline Wolf | Unknown artist (traditionally 5th century BC)

Location: Hall of the She-Wolf, first floor of Palazzo dei Conservatori

Rome’s legendary she-wolf stands over Romulus and Remus, turning the city’s foundation story into an enduring bronze emblem.

Notice the posture: Stiff legs, alert ears, and a raised head give the wolf a watchful, almost protective presence.
Look at the twins: The figures of Romulus and Remus were added during the Renaissance, centuries after the wolf was created.
See the setting: The surrounding walls preserve fragments of ancient Roman calendars recording magistrates and military triumphs.

Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius | Unknown artist (c. 176 AD)

Location: Marcus Aurelius Exedra, Palazzo dei Conservatori

The emperor sits calmly on horseback, projecting authority through balance and restraint rather than weapons, armour, or dramatic movement.

Study the gesture: His raised hand suggests command, reassurance, or clemency rather than aggression.
Walk around it: The horse’s muscular form and the emperor’s controlled posture reveal new details from every angle.
Know what you are seeing: This is the ancient original; the statue in Piazza del Campidoglio is a replica.

Dying Gaul | Unknown sculptor (c. 60–40 BC)

Location: Hall of the Galatian, Palazzo Nuovo

A wounded warrior struggles to remain upright, transforming military defeat into a deeply human study of exhaustion and dignity.

Look at the body: Tense muscles, a lowered head, and the wound beneath his chest make his fading strength visible.
Notice his identity: Thick hair, a moustache, and a neck ornament distinguish him as a Gallic warrior.
Why it stays with you: The sculpture honours the defeated man rather than celebrating the victor.

Capitoline Venus | Unknown sculptor (2nd century AD)

Location: Cabinet of Venus, Palazzo Nuovo

Displayed almost alone, the goddess turns as though caught by surprise, creating an intimate encounter within the small octagonal room.

Circle the sculpture: Her twisting pose was designed to be viewed from several angles rather than only from the front.
Notice the contrast: Smooth marble stands out against the room’s darker walls and patterned floor.
Take your time: The quiet setting makes this one of the museum’s most contemplative sculpture displays.

The Fortune Teller | Caravaggio (1596–1597)

Location: Hall of Saint Petronilla, Capitoline Picture Gallery

A seemingly playful palm reading hides a theft, with the fortune teller quietly removing a ring from her distracted customer.

Follow the hands: The entire story unfolds through the delicate exchange between the two figures.
Watch their expressions: Warm eye contact masks the deception taking place below.
Notice Caravaggio’s approach: He replaces grand historical subjects with recognisable people and an ordinary street encounter.

Saint John the Baptist | Caravaggio (1602)

Location: Hall of Saint Petronilla, Capitoline Picture Gallery

Caravaggio presents the young saint without traditional grandeur, surrounding his relaxed figure with deep shadow and restrained symbolism.

Notice the pose: The informal posture makes the saint appear human rather than distant or ceremonial.
Follow the light: Illumination moves across the figure while the background remains largely hidden.
Read the mood: His expression feels playful, thoughtful, and slightly mysterious at the same time.

Bust of Medusa | Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1644–1648)

Location: Hall of the Geese, Palazzo dei Conservatori

Bernini captures Medusa at the instant of transformation, replacing the familiar monster with a figure overwhelmed by shock and fear.

Study the expression: Her parted lips and tense gaze make the marble appear caught in a living moment.
Look at the carving: Smooth facial features contrast with the deeply cut snakes twisting through her hair.
Why it stands apart: Bernini turns a mythological subject into an intensely psychological portrait.

Colossus of Constantine | Unknown sculptors (c. 312–315 AD)

Location: Courtyard and Marcus Aurelius Exedra, Palazzo dei Conservatori

Enormous marble fragments reveal the staggering scale of a seated statue once created to dominate an ancient Roman public space.

Look for the surviving pieces: The colossal head, hands, and feet are displayed separately across the museum.
Imagine the original: Together, the fragments belonged to a statue several metres high.
Understand the scale: Its size was designed to make imperial authority feel overwhelming and almost superhuman.

Plan your visit to Capitoline Museums

Capitoline Museums in Campidoglio Square, Rome.

Daily: 9:30am to 7:30pm
December 24 and December 31: 9:30am to 2pm
Last entry: Last admission is one hour before closing.
Closed: The museums remain closed on May 1 and December 25.

Best time to visit

Weekday mornings, especially soon after opening, are generally the calmest time to explore the galleries. Late afternoons can also be quieter than the middle of the day.

Detailed Capitoline Museums timings

The Capitoline Museums sit atop Capitoline Hill in the heart of Rome, overlooking the Roman Forum and a short walk from Piazza Venezia.

Address: Piazza del Campidoglio 1 - 00186 Roma | Find on maps

Getting there

Bus: Take routes 44, 51, 83, 85, 87, 118, 160, 170, 628, C3, or H to Teatro Marcello/Ara Coeli or Piazza Venezia.
Tram: Take Line 8 to Piazza Venezia.
Metro: Take Line B to Colosseo, then walk for around 15 minutes.
By car: Parking is limited in central Rome, so public transport is the easier option.

Detailed directions to Capitoline Museums

Main entrance

Location: Palazzo dei Conservatori, Piazza del Campidoglio

The museum has a single public entrance through Palazzo dei Conservatori. From here, the visitor route continues through the underground Galleria Lapidaria to Palazzo Nuovo.

Ticket redemption

Show your digital or printed ticket at the entrance for scanning. Guided tours may require you to meet your guide outside before entering.

Security check

All visitors and bags may be subject to security screening. Large bags and prohibited items must be left in the cloakroom.

Terrazza Caffarelli café at the Capitoline Museums

Cloakroom: Store backpacks, umbrellas, selfie sticks and other restricted items before entering the galleries.
Café: The museum café on Terrazza Caffarelli serves drinks, snacks and light meals alongside panoramic views over Rome.
Bookshop: Browse exhibition catalogues, history books, children's titles and museum souvenirs.
Information desk: Staff provide information about tickets, audio guides, museum routes, accessibility and current exhibitions.

For visitors with mobility needs: Elevators, stairlifts, and platforms are available, and staff members are ready to assist those requiring mobility support throughout the museum.
For the visually impaired: Permanent tactile aids allow for a sensory exploration of significant artworks.
For deaf visitors: An online Italian Sign Language (LIS) video explains the museum route, while a touch-screen terminal in the Temple of Jupiter provides LIS content on the Capitol's history. The Pinacoteca Capitolina also offers a comprehensive LIS video guide available online.
Temporary notice: Palazzo Nuovo is currently inaccessible to wheelchair users while lift restoration works are underway.

Visitor viewing a temporary exhibition at the Capitoline Museums

Diego Rivera and the Construction of Modern Art in Mexico: Until December 13, 2026, at Villa Caffarelli. This major exhibition requires a separate exhibition ticket or an eligible combo ticket.
Angels: Messengers, Guardians and Travellers: Until November 1, 2026, exploring angelic imagery from antiquity to contemporary art.
Vasari and Rome: Until September 6, 2026, tracing Giorgio Vasari’s relationship with the city.
The Unfinished: Until January 4, 2027, examining incomplete paintings and artistic techniques.
The Colors of Antiquity: Until April 30, 2032, showcasing coloured marble from the Santarelli collection.

Access conditions vary by exhibition, so check what is included with your selected ticket before visiting.

Bags and umbrellas: Large bags, backpacks, umbrellas, selfie sticks, and other bulky or potentially harmful items must be left in the cloakroom.
Food and drinks: Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the museum galleries.
Smoking: Smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the museum.
Pets: Pets are generally not allowed, except assistance dogs and small dogs kept inside suitable carriers.
Artworks: Do not touch sculptures, paintings, display cases, or archaeological remains.
Sketching: Drawing inside the museum requires prior authorisation. Submit your request to the museum director’s office at least 48 hours before your visit by emailing segreteria.museicapitolini@comune.roma.it.
Visitor conduct: Keep noise low, follow the marked route, and comply with staff instructions, especially around temporary exhibitions or restricted areas.

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Capitoline Museums Timed Entry Tickets

See Rome's art collections, including Cartier and Myths, in one planned museum visit.

Everything you get: Timed entry lets you visit Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori, home to Rome's collections. Your ticket also includes the Cartier and Myths exhibition at Palazzo Nuovo, available until March 15, 2026, plus a Rome city app to help you explore more.
Upgrades: Choose hosted entry, audio guide in 4 languages, a 25-minute multimedia video, temporary exhibitions, or a drink at Terrazza Caffarelli.
Why choose this: Best for travelers who want a self-guided museum visit, not a multi-day card or guided group experience.

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See Rome's art collections, including Cartier and Myths, in one planned museum visit.

Everything you get: Timed entry lets you visit Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori, home to Rome's collections. Your ticket also includes the Cartier and Myths exhibition at Palazzo Nuovo, available until March 15, 2026, plus a Rome city app to help you explore more.
Upgrades: Choose hosted entry, audio guide in 4 languages, a 25-minute multimedia video, temporary exhibitions, or a drink at Terrazza Caffarelli.
Why choose this: Best for travelers who want a self-guided museum visit, not a multi-day card or guided group experience.

Inclusions #

Entry to Capitoline Museums
Entry to Cartier and Myths
Rome city app
Access to temporary exhibitions (as per option selected)
Timed entry ticket (as per option selected)
Direct entry ticket (as per option selected)
Hosted entry with escort (as per option selected)
Audio guide in 4 languages (as per option selected)
Audio guide (as per option selected)
25-minute multimedia video (as per option selected)
Free drink at Terrazza Caffarelli (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

Guided tour

What to bring

Documents: Bring a valid ID for your children.

What’s not allowed

Prohibited items: For safety reasons, bottles, glass containers, umbrellas, alcoholic drinks, aerosols, large bags, food, and pets are not allowed on site.

Accessibility

Disability access: Visitors with 74% or higher certified disability get free admission, along with one companion.
Facilities: The museums provide lifts, tactile guides for visually impaired visitors, and Italian Sign Language videos, with staff ready to assist as you explore the exhibits.

Additional information

Free entry days: The museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month.
Temporary exhibition: The exhibition "Cartier and Myths" runs until March 15, 2026.
Ticket delivery: Your official entry tickets will be sent separately via email by the supplier before your visit.
Ticket usage: Check your inbox and spam or junk folders carefully and use these tickets to enter the venue directly.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Capitoline Card: 7-Day Access to Capitoline Museums & Centrale Montemartini

Explore two major Rome museums at your own pace with one pass valid for 7 days from your first visit.

Everything you get: Enjoy entry to Musei Capitolini and Centrale Montemartini with one multi-museum pass. Use the card to visit both museums within 7 days of your first museum entry, giving you time to spread your exploration across your stay in Rome.
Why choose this: Best if you want full control over when and how you visit, without fixed tour times or having to follow a guide's pace.

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Explore two major Rome museums at your own pace with one pass valid for 7 days from your first visit.

Everything you get: Enjoy entry to Musei Capitolini and Centrale Montemartini with one multi-museum pass. Use the card to visit both museums within 7 days of your first museum entry, giving you time to spread your exploration across your stay in Rome.
Why choose this: Best if you want full control over when and how you visit, without fixed tour times or having to follow a guide's pace.

Inclusions #

Entry to Musei Capitolini
Entry to Centrale Montemartini
7 day validity from first visit

Exclusions #

Temporary exhibition supplement

Additional information

Validity: The Capitolini Card is valid for 7 days from your first museum visit.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Go City Rome Explorer Pass: Choose 2 to 7 Attractions

The best of Rome—attraction tickets, guided walks, and food tours—at your own pace.

Everything you get: Rome wasn't built in a day, but you can experience it all with this Explorer Pass—your key to 40+ must-sees like the Vatican, Colosseum, and Pantheon. Mix and match with hop-on hop-off buses, scenic cruises, bike rentals, and mouthwatering food and wine tastings across the city.
Why choose this: Save a whopping 42%, pick from 2-7 attractions, use it anytime within 30 days once activated, and scan and enter with your mobile pass—talk of flexibility and savings.

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Guided tour

The best of Rome—attraction tickets, guided walks, and food tours—at your own pace.

Everything you get: Rome wasn't built in a day, but you can experience it all with this Explorer Pass—your key to 40+ must-sees like the Vatican, Colosseum, and Pantheon. Mix and match with hop-on hop-off buses, scenic cruises, bike rentals, and mouthwatering food and wine tastings across the city.
Why choose this: Save a whopping 42%, pick from 2-7 attractions, use it anytime within 30 days once activated, and scan and enter with your mobile pass—talk of flexibility and savings.

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Access to 2/3/4/5/6/7 attractions
Valid for 30 days from the first use

Access to:

Museums: Vatican Museums, Capitoline Museums, Leonardo Da Vinci Museum & more
Landmarks: Colosseum, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo & more
Bus tours and cruises: 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, 24-hour hop-on hop-off cruise tour, Tiber River cruise & more
Guided tours: Roman Empresses, Julius Caesar and Roman Emperors, St. Peter's Basilica and Cupola & more
Activities: Pizza-making experience, pasta class, bike rentals & more
Get all the details here

Carry a valid photo ID (such as an identity card, passport, or driving license) for verification purposes.
Please note that making reservations will NOT activate your pass. Your pass is only activated when you visit your first attraction.
Prior reservations are required to visit some attractions, which is subject to availability.
You can only visit each attraction once with this pass.

Download the Go City app to make the most of your pass. Just follow the simple instructions in your confirmation email to sync your pass.
Most attractions don't require pre-booking, but a few do. The Go City app will clearly show you which ones need reservations ("reservations required" label). Just tap the attraction to find out how to book.
Your pass activates automatically when you visit your first attraction.

Validity:

Before activation: Your pass is valid for 1 year from the purchase date.
After activation*:* You've got 30 days to explore all the included attractions after your first attraction visit.

Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience
These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

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Capitoline Museums Guided Tour with Multimedia Experience

Follow Rome's past through in-depth storytelling using vivid media and reserved museum entry.

Everything you get: Enjoy an English guided tour focused on Roman history, with timed entry to the Capitoline Museums. Begin with a 25-minute multimedia video that sets the scene, then follow your guide through the collections, including access to temporary exhibitions, if available.
Why choose this: A good choice if you prefer learning in a group setting with a clear route through a complex museum space.

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Follow Rome's past through in-depth storytelling using vivid media and reserved museum entry.

Everything you get: Enjoy an English guided tour focused on Roman history, with timed entry to the Capitoline Museums. Begin with a 25-minute multimedia video that sets the scene, then follow your guide through the collections, including access to temporary exhibitions, if available.
Why choose this: A good choice if you prefer learning in a group setting with a clear route through a complex museum space.

Inclusions #

Guided tour focused on Roman history
Timed entry to Capitoline Museums
Access to temporary exhibitions, if available
English guided tour
25-minute multimedia video

Exclusions #

Food and beverages
Audioguide

What to bring

ID proof: Carry a valid ID for children included in your booking.

What’s not allowed

Large items: Large bags, luggage, and umbrellas are not permitted inside the museum.
Food and drinks: Food and drinks cannot be consumed inside the exhibition spaces.
Pets: Pets are not permitted, except small dogs carried in suitable carriers.

Accessibility

Mobility access: Lifts, stairlifts, and platforms are available across accessible areas of the museum.
Tactile supports: Tactile resources are available for blind and visually impaired visitors to explore selected artworks.
Sign language videos: Videos in Italian Sign Language are available along the museum route.
Free admission: Visitors with disabilities and one accompanying person may be eligible for free museum admission.

Additional information

Temporary exhibitions: Access is included only when an exhibition is available during your visit.

Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

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Combo (Save 5%): Capitoline Museums Timed Entry + Altare della Patria Glass Elevator Tickets

Visit Rome’s oldest museum and soar up in a glass elevator for panoramic city views in a single day.

Everything you get at Altar of the Fatherland: Skip the ticketing queues and ride the glass elevator to the top of the Victor Emmanuel II monument for panoramic city views. Visit the Museum of the Risorgimento and explore Renaissance art at Palazzo Venezia.
Everything you get at Capitoline Museums: Enjoy timed-entry to the world’s oldest museum at your chosen time. Discover masterpieces like the Capitoline Wolf and Dying Gaul, plus access to rotating temporary exhibitions.
Why choose this combo: With these spots just a minute apart, you’ll dive into ancient Rome’s history and soak in modern skyline views in one easy trip.

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Explore at your pace

Visit Rome’s oldest museum and soar up in a glass elevator for panoramic city views in a single day.

Everything you get at Altar of the Fatherland: Skip the ticketing queues and ride the glass elevator to the top of the Victor Emmanuel II monument for panoramic city views. Visit the Museum of the Risorgimento and explore Renaissance art at Palazzo Venezia.
Everything you get at Capitoline Museums: Enjoy timed-entry to the world’s oldest museum at your chosen time. Discover masterpieces like the Capitoline Wolf and Dying Gaul, plus access to rotating temporary exhibitions.
Why choose this combo: With these spots just a minute apart, you’ll dive into ancient Rome’s history and soak in modern skyline views in one easy trip.

Inclusions #

Capitoline Museums

Timed entry (Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori)
Admission ticket with a reservation
Access to temporary exhibitions (if available)
Rome city app

Altare della Patria Glass Elevator

Skip-the-line access to Altar of the Fatherland glass elevator
Skip-the-line entry to the Museum of the Risorgimento
Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Venezia

Exclusions #

Live guide

Altar of the Fatherland Glass Elevator What’s not allowed

Pets are not permitted inside the attraction.
Luggage and large bags are not allowed.

Accessibility

No specific accessibility information provided.

Additional information

The ticket is valid for 7 days from the date of purchase, allowing guests to visit at their convenience within this period.

Capitoline Museums What to bring

Bring a valid ID for your children.

What’s not allowed

For safety reasons, bottles, glass containers, umbrellas, alcoholic drinks, aerosols, large bags, food, and pets are not allowed on site.

Accessibility

Visitors with 74%+ certified disability get free admission, along with one companion.
The museums provide comprehensive accessibility, including lifts, tactile guides for the visually impaired, and Italian Sign Language videos, with staff ready to assist as you explore the exhibits.

Additional information

The museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

See Rome's art collections, including Cartier and Myths, in one planned museum visit.

Everything you get: Timed entry lets you visit Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori, home to Rome's collections. Your ticket also includes the Cartier and Myths exhibition at Palazzo Nuovo, available until March 15, 2026, plus a Rome city app to help you explore more.
Upgrades: Choose hosted entry, audio guide in 4 languages, a 25-minute multimedia video, temporary exhibitions, or a drink at Terrazza Caffarelli.
Why choose this: Best for travelers who want a self-guided museum visit, not a multi-day card or guided group experience.

Inclusions #

Entry to Capitoline Museums
Entry to Cartier and Myths
Rome city app
Access to temporary exhibitions (as per option selected)
Timed entry ticket (as per option selected)
Direct entry ticket (as per option selected)
Hosted entry with escort (as per option selected)
Audio guide in 4 languages (as per option selected)
Audio guide (as per option selected)
25-minute multimedia video (as per option selected)
Free drink at Terrazza Caffarelli (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

Guided tour

What to bring

Documents: Bring a valid ID for your children.

What’s not allowed

Prohibited items: For safety reasons, bottles, glass containers, umbrellas, alcoholic drinks, aerosols, large bags, food, and pets are not allowed on site.

Accessibility

Disability access: Visitors with 74% or higher certified disability get free admission, along with one companion.
Facilities: The museums provide lifts, tactile guides for visually impaired visitors, and Italian Sign Language videos, with staff ready to assist as you explore the exhibits.

Additional information

Free entry days: The museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month.
Temporary exhibition: The exhibition "Cartier and Myths" runs until March 15, 2026.
Ticket delivery: Your official entry tickets will be sent separately via email by the supplier before your visit.
Ticket usage: Check your inbox and spam or junk folders carefully and use these tickets to enter the venue directly.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Explore two major Rome museums at your own pace with one pass valid for 7 days from your first visit.

Everything you get: Enjoy entry to Musei Capitolini and Centrale Montemartini with one multi-museum pass. Use the card to visit both museums within 7 days of your first museum entry, giving you time to spread your exploration across your stay in Rome.
Why choose this: Best if you want full control over when and how you visit, without fixed tour times or having to follow a guide's pace.

Inclusions #

Entry to Musei Capitolini
Entry to Centrale Montemartini
7 day validity from first visit

Exclusions #

Temporary exhibition supplement

Additional information

Validity: The Capitolini Card is valid for 7 days from your first museum visit.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

The best of Rome—attraction tickets, guided walks, and food tours—at your own pace.

Everything you get: Rome wasn't built in a day, but you can experience it all with this Explorer Pass—your key to 40+ must-sees like the Vatican, Colosseum, and Pantheon. Mix and match with hop-on hop-off buses, scenic cruises, bike rentals, and mouthwatering food and wine tastings across the city.
Why choose this: Save a whopping 42%, pick from 2-7 attractions, use it anytime within 30 days once activated, and scan and enter with your mobile pass—talk of flexibility and savings.

Inclusions #

Access to 2/3/4/5/6/7 attractions
Valid for 30 days from the first use

Access to:

Museums: Vatican Museums, Capitoline Museums, Leonardo Da Vinci Museum & more
Landmarks: Colosseum, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo & more
Bus tours and cruises: 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, 24-hour hop-on hop-off cruise tour, Tiber River cruise & more
Guided tours: Roman Empresses, Julius Caesar and Roman Emperors, St. Peter's Basilica and Cupola & more
Activities: Pizza-making experience, pasta class, bike rentals & more
Get all the details here

Carry a valid photo ID (such as an identity card, passport, or driving license) for verification purposes.
Please note that making reservations will NOT activate your pass. Your pass is only activated when you visit your first attraction.
Prior reservations are required to visit some attractions, which is subject to availability.
You can only visit each attraction once with this pass.

Download the Go City app to make the most of your pass. Just follow the simple instructions in your confirmation email to sync your pass.
Most attractions don't require pre-booking, but a few do. The Go City app will clearly show you which ones need reservations ("reservations required" label). Just tap the attraction to find out how to book.
Your pass activates automatically when you visit your first attraction.

Validity:

Before activation: Your pass is valid for 1 year from the purchase date.
After activation*:* You've got 30 days to explore all the included attractions after your first attraction visit.

Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience
These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Follow Rome's past through in-depth storytelling using vivid media and reserved museum entry.

Everything you get: Enjoy an English guided tour focused on Roman history, with timed entry to the Capitoline Museums. Begin with a 25-minute multimedia video that sets the scene, then follow your guide through the collections, including access to temporary exhibitions, if available.
Why choose this: A good choice if you prefer learning in a group setting with a clear route through a complex museum space.

Inclusions #

Guided tour focused on Roman history
Timed entry to Capitoline Museums
Access to temporary exhibitions, if available
English guided tour
25-minute multimedia video

Exclusions #

Food and beverages
Audioguide

What to bring

ID proof: Carry a valid ID for children included in your booking.

What’s not allowed

Large items: Large bags, luggage, and umbrellas are not permitted inside the museum.
Food and drinks: Food and drinks cannot be consumed inside the exhibition spaces.
Pets: Pets are not permitted, except small dogs carried in suitable carriers.

Accessibility

Mobility access: Lifts, stairlifts, and platforms are available across accessible areas of the museum.
Tactile supports: Tactile resources are available for blind and visually impaired visitors to explore selected artworks.
Sign language videos: Videos in Italian Sign Language are available along the museum route.
Free admission: Visitors with disabilities and one accompanying person may be eligible for free museum admission.

Additional information

Temporary exhibitions: Access is included only when an exhibition is available during your visit.

Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

Visit Rome’s oldest museum and soar up in a glass elevator for panoramic city views in a single day.

Everything you get at Altar of the Fatherland: Skip the ticketing queues and ride the glass elevator to the top of the Victor Emmanuel II monument for panoramic city views. Visit the Museum of the Risorgimento and explore Renaissance art at Palazzo Venezia.
Everything you get at Capitoline Museums: Enjoy timed-entry to the world’s oldest museum at your chosen time. Discover masterpieces like the Capitoline Wolf and Dying Gaul, plus access to rotating temporary exhibitions.
Why choose this combo: With these spots just a minute apart, you’ll dive into ancient Rome’s history and soak in modern skyline views in one easy trip.

Inclusions #

Capitoline Museums

Timed entry (Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori)
Admission ticket with a reservation
Access to temporary exhibitions (if available)
Rome city app

Altare della Patria Glass Elevator

Skip-the-line access to Altar of the Fatherland glass elevator
Skip-the-line entry to the Museum of the Risorgimento
Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Venezia

Exclusions #

Live guide

Altar of the Fatherland Glass Elevator What’s not allowed

Pets are not permitted inside the attraction.
Luggage and large bags are not allowed.

Accessibility

No specific accessibility information provided.

Additional information

The ticket is valid for 7 days from the date of purchase, allowing guests to visit at their convenience within this period.

Capitoline Museums What to bring

Bring a valid ID for your children.

What’s not allowed

For safety reasons, bottles, glass containers, umbrellas, alcoholic drinks, aerosols, large bags, food, and pets are not allowed on site.

Accessibility

Visitors with 74%+ certified disability get free admission, along with one companion.
The museums provide comprehensive accessibility, including lifts, tactile guides for the visually impaired, and Italian Sign Language videos, with staff ready to assist as you explore the exhibits.

Additional information

The museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Enter through Palazzo dei Conservatori

Cross beneath Capitoline Hill

Meet Rome’s ancient masterpieces

Finish with art and city views

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Palazzo dei Conservatori

Palazzo Nuovo

Galleria Lapidaria

Tabularium

Palazzo Caffarelli and Terrazza Caffarelli

Galleries at the Capitoline Museums

Capitoline Museums must-see artworks

Capitoline Wolf | Unknown artist (traditionally 5th century BC)

Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius | Unknown artist (c. 176 AD)

Dying Gaul | Unknown sculptor (c. 60–40 BC)

Capitoline Venus | Unknown sculptor (2nd century AD)

The Fortune Teller | Caravaggio (1596–1597)

Saint John the Baptist | Caravaggio (1602)

Bust of Medusa | Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1644–1648)

Colossus of Constantine | Unknown sculptors (c. 312–315 AD)

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Palazzo Nuovo

Palazzo dei Conservatori

Palazzo Senatorio

Conservators’ Apartment

Marcus Aurelius Exedra

Capitoline Picture Gallery

Halls of the Emperors and Philosophers

Palazzo dei Conservatori

Palazzo Nuovo

Galleria Lapidaria

Tabularium

Palazzo Caffarelli and Terrazza Caffarelli

Best time to visit

Getting there

Main entrance

Ticket redemption

Security check

Palazzo Nuovo

Palazzo dei Conservatori