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

Top-rated global tours with premium seating, fewer crowds, and extra walking tours.

• Discover Rome’s iconic landmarks with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour, available for 3 hours, 1-day, 24, 48, or 72 hours.
• Buses arrive every 20 minutes, and the Red Route takes you to eight key stops, allowing unlimited hop-on and hop-off access.
• Enhance your experience with a panoramic night tour or self-guided walking tours of Rome’s iconic squares, ancient wonders, and more.
• Stay connected and comfortable with free Wi-Fi, detailed route maps, and multilingual audio guides in seven languages.
• Visit must-see attractions along the route, including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and more!

Inclusions

• 3-hour, 1-day or 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

• Access to Red route

• 4 themed self-guided walking tours accessible via app (based on option selected)

• Night Tour (based on option selected)

• Audio guides in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Chinese & Russian (for the walking tour)

• Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin (on the bus)

• Free Wi-Fi onboard

• Complimentary headphones

• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket. Red Route From bustling markets to imperial forums, the Red Route sweeps you past historic basilicas, majestic palaces, and sun-kissed piazzas. Panoramic rooftop seating reveals Rome’s layers from ancient, Renaissance, and modern, woven together in one looping cityscape of culture and charm. Popular stops: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Spanish Steps

Night Tour (Until October 31) Watch Rome glow under the night sky on our panoramic evening tour. In one magical hour, see the Colosseum, Vatican, and Piazza Venezia lit in golden brilliance as twilight settles over the Eternal City.

• First bus: 8:20pm from Rome Termini Station (Stop #1)
• Last bus: 8:30pm from Rome Termini Station (Stop #1)
• Frequency: Twice a day
• Duration: 1 hour

Discover Baroque grandeur and Caravaggio’s genius on a guided tour of Palazzo Barberini.

• Everything you get: Get priority access to Palazzo Barberini, the grand residence of one of Rome’s most powerful families, with timed-entry tickets. Explore Baroque masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael with expert insights from a local guide, and marvel at the Grand Salon’s Triumph of Divine Providence fresco.
• Why choose this: In just 2 hours, enjoy a focused small-group tour (max 15) of Palazzo Barberini with a licensed guide who brings Baroque art and history vividly to life.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Palazzo Barberini with priority entry

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Group of 15 guests (max)

• Headsets (if needed)

Exclusions

• Meals and drinks

• Hotel pick up & drop off

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)

• 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).

• 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.

Inclusions

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

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.

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

• 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.

Cost-effective way to explore Borghese Gallery and Rome with a hop-on hop-off pass.

• Everything you get at Borghese Gallery: Guaranteed access to a limited availability museum atop Pincian Hill. Two hours of unimpeded time to admire works like Caravaggio's Boy with a Basket of Fruit and Titian's Sacred and Profane Love at one Italy's most important private art collections.
• Everything you get on the hop-on hop-off tour: A bus pass valid for 24, 48, or 72-hours. Running at a frequency of 10 to 20 mins, it passes 11 key sites, like the Colosseum and Largo Argentina. Tune into a multilingual audio guide for more context on all your see. Feeling adventurous? Try out the app-based self-guided walking routes.
• Why choose this combo: For two unique escapes! Into the greener side of Rome in the tranquility of artisanship, and feeling the upper deck breeze on a bus that's yours to hop on or off.

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.