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.

• 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.

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.

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

• Everything you get: For 72 hours, the Roma Pass delivers maximum sightseeing—free entry to the first 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 72 hours

Access to (visit the first 2 attractions of your choice for free & get discounted entries for the rest):

• 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.

• 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 31 December, 2025.
• These tickets are valid until 31 December, 2025.

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.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.