Top 5 Must-See Activities in Rome

These are the most famous Rome tourist attractions & sight tours which sees thousands and millions of visitors each year:


Rome Contemporary Art Galleries

Rome’s colorful history spans over 2,500 years and the city was once known as Europe’s powerhouse. Thus, it’s no wonder why the city is rich in culture, history, literature, and the arts. Because of Rome’s vast history, this gorgeous city is filled with interesting historical sites and museums. In fact, if you’re an art lover, you’ll surely be spoiled for choice given the vast number of art museums and galleries that are worth a visit in Rome. If your time in the city is limited, however, then here are the best museums to check out.

Top Rome Art Galleries

Best Rome Museums

MAXXI National Museum of the 21st Century Arts

MAXXI, more popularly known as the National Museum of Art of the 21st Century is considered as Italy’s melting pot of contemporary and modern art. It’s the first ever Roman museum dedicated to contemporary art and is home to a vast collection that includes the works of world-famous contemporary artists in the likes of Kara Walker, Alighiero Boetti, William Kentridge, and Ed Ruscha. The...

Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum Ticket in Rome

1. Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum Ticket in Rome

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  • A convenient and time saving ticket which will get you access to the castle without wasting time in entrance queues.
  • A chance to discover one of Rome's few surviving fortresses.
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Vatican Museums

You can never leave Rome without visiting the Vatican Museums. In fact, you should allocate at least a day to check out this famous museum in Rome. It will take you to an exciting...

Vatican Museums Skip the Line Ticket with Meet and Greet

2. Vatican Museums Skip the Line Ticket with Meet and Greet

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  • This is a walking tour with skip the line access to the Vatican Museums including meet and greet services
  • It is a way to get a magnificent view of the masterpieces by renowned artists, painters, architects and so on like Raphael, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo's remarkable frescoes at the Sistine Chapel
  • The...
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Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome, also known as the MACRO, is a museum that’s dedicated to showcasing the numerous national and international contemporary arts that were put together through an expressive mosaic of various languages. Designed by French Architect Odile Decq, the museum’s new building covers almost 4,350 square meters of space. It also includes a general public zone...

Exclusive First Access Sistine Chapel Semi Private Tour

3. Exclusive First Access Sistine Chapel Semi Private Tour

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  • It is a semi-private Vatican City tour with a small group of travellers or your own personal group of 10 persons
  • This ticket allows your small group to explore St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums, and the Colosseum (if option is selected) all in a single day
  • A chance to have a feel of the days "...
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National Roman Museum

The National Roman Museum comprises of four different museums scattered across the various places in the city. This group of museum was established in 1889 and was inaugurated after a year during Italy’s unification, with the goal of gathering antique collections from the 5th century BC until the 3rd century AD. The four museums that make up the National Roman Museum are the Thermal Baths Of...

Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission Ticket

4. Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission Ticket

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  • A walking tour to take you to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at your own pace while avoiding long lines with skip-the-line admission ticket
  • It is the best way to way to Spend more time admiring the world-famous art as you are escorted inside through a dedicated no-wait Vatican Partner entrance
  • This tour lets you...
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Galleria Borghese Museum

The Borghese Gallery features a noteworthy art collection that dates back to the 15th and 18th century. It’s housed in a beautiful mansion known as the Villa Borghese. The mansion’s garden is also a popular attraction in Rome and is...

Capitoline Museum Experience with Multimedia Video and hosted entry

5. Capitoline Museum Experience with Multimedia Video and hosted entry

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  • A visit to the Roman Empire Museum (Capitolini) in Rome to learn everything you need to know about the Roman Empire with fascinating collection of art and artefacts on display
  • This is a walking tour and a way for you to explore the first the first museum in the world located in Rome with access to fascinating art
  • It...
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Capitoline Museums

Established in 1471, the Capitoline Museum is said to be the world’s oldest national museum. It consists of two buildings that are facing each within the Piazza del Campidoglio. The museum houses interesting sculptures and there are also art galleries at the second floor. Most of the collections in the museum are linked to Rome and most of the temporary exhibits came from the city...

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter's Semi-private Tour

6. Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter's Semi-private Tour

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  • Enjoy the best of the Vatican on a pleasant tour with a small group of max 8 people. Skip-the-line tickets for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica are included. This tour is family-friendly and kids under 6 can attend for free. Also, children under 18 have special...
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Audio Video Guided Skip-the-Line Ticket: Palatine Hill, Roman Forum & Colosseum

7. Audio Video Guided Skip-the-Line Ticket: Palatine Hill, Roman Forum & Colosseum

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  • Fast-track entrance to the Colosseum Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with audio guide in 8 languages. Arguably one of the cheapest prices in town! Book this ticket now and reserve your place at the Colosseum Palatine Hill and Roman Forum no matter how big the lines are or how busy the Colosseum is on any given day.

    Please note this is not the...
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Entrance only Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

8. Entrance only Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

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  • Please be sure to have the voucher with

    you the day of the visit. Do not follow the queue. Do

    not go to the ticket office by your own.

    if You arrive  late , you will  lose the  right  to enter without waiting on the line ; the

    Voucher will be  no more valid  , if you wish to  

    get in you will...
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Jump-the-Queue&Faster-Access-Entrance:Tickets Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

9. Jump-the-Queue&Faster-Access-Entrance:Tickets Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

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  • This is Skip-the-line with Fast Track Access without wasting time in the queue. It includes the admission tickets for Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel for a self-guided...
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Fast Track Access: Rome Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Day Tour

10. Fast Track Access: Rome Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Day Tour

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  • Discover the marvels of the Vatican on Vatican Hill Tours. Be mesmerized by Michelangelo’s world-famous Sistine Chapel and Last Judgement, visit the Raphael Rooms and hear the stories behind the renowned “School of Athens”.
    With our Reserved Entrance, you can head straight into the Vatican to explore the museums with your dedicated expert...
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ROME: Skip the Line for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

11. ROME: Skip the Line for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

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  • VATICAN MUSEUM HAS 2 DIFFERENT RESERVATION LINES. In addition to general public line which open after the reservation line. One line is for 10visitors or less and Another line is for more than 10 visitors. We always organise 10 pax or less so that we can use the shortest reservation line to go inside Vatican Museum. By Using 7STARS TOURS SERVICE...
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Experience the Past Present Future of Video Games at Vigamus - The Video Game Museum of Rome

12. Experience the Past Present Future of Video Games at Vigamus - The Video Game Museum of Rome

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  • VIGAMUS, located in the heart of Rome, is the only Italian Game Museum. A modern and avant-garde structure, in which visitors can immerse themselves in the history of games, discovering the myths and legends behind them, and learning about the history of the visionary creators through thematic and interactive...
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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour

13. Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour

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  • Discover the Vatican and explore all the famous sites of the Vatican Museums. Admire artistic masterpieces, culminating in the display of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling.

    By enjoying your experience with a professional guide, the whole experience is tailored to your preferences. Your guide will select the most fascinating features...
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Conclusion

So these are some of the best museums to check out in Rome. Aside from being home to some of the world’s best museums, Rome is also surrounded with beautiful attractions. The Rome City Pass allows you to explore the city’s top attractions by paying only one ticket. There are different passes for you to choose from depending on your needs and preferences. If you prefer to explore Rome on board a bus, then the Rome hop on hop off bus is what you should book. For a tour of The Colosseum, Rome’s most famous attraction, the Rome Colosseum Guided Tours is the best ticket to book.