This porphyry statue of a satyr in the service of god of wine Bacchus is enhanced with marble eyes that give him a crazed glint as he stares greedily at a bunch of grapes. Originally portrayed by the Greeks as
Galleria Borghese is one of Rome’s most hauntingly beautiful museums: not just its contents – an unrivalled collection of priceless paintings and the world’s motherlode of the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini – but also the Renaissance palazzo it’s housed in
Here are the new rules and restrictions around visiting the Vatican Museums to keep you safe.
These are the new rules and restrictions around visiting the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine during the Covid-19 crisis, in order to keep you safe.
This cute cat-catching-chicken detail of a mosaic was taken from Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, north-east of Rome. It is located in the “Cabinet of Masks” in the Vatican Museums.
The queues to get into the Vatican are notoriously long, and the Roman sun is hot. We show you how to keep your cool by skipping the lines.
Here’s how you can save money buying your own ticket online to skip the lines at the Vatican.
Avoid the crowds by choosing the time of your skip-the-lines Vatican Museums ticket wisely – and learn about other interesting times and ways of visiting.
We assess the pros and cons of paying guides to take you round the Vatican (and other sites), and give you tips to find a good company to do so.
For all visits to the Vatican Museums from June 1st, 2020, please check our updated information for visiting during the Covid-19 crisis > For all visits to the Vatican Museums from June 1st, 2020, please check our updated information for
Self-guided: if you have only one day to visit Rome, we show you how to fit the unmissable sights into your itinerary. The Colosseum, St Peter’s and more.
La Pietà – “Pity” – can take you by surprise with the raw emotions it conveys. The grief of a mother cradling her adult son’s violently broken body is a language that outstrips its religious origins, and speaks to the
Il Papa is a world figurehead, whether you’re Catholic or not. We show you how you can see him speak during your visit.
Finally – Pax Romana at the Forum! Roaring round the Colosseum in heavy traffic has been a classic image of Rome since Audrey Hepburn first climbed onto a Vespa, but Via dei Fori Imperiali, the road that passes through the
Changes to how Colosseum tickets are being sold have added a new layer of complexity on when to plan your visit. Here is a clear steer on what time to see the monument.
This semi-private tour takes you around the Colosseum, then through the Forum, and atop the Palatine Hill to give you an outstanding interpretation of these incredible monuments.
Self-guided tour: a gentle, rewarding walk that introduces you to Rome’s major baroque piazzas and some ancient sites. Perfect for those who have just arrived, but to be enjoyed by everyone.
Get into the Colosseum before the hordes arrive, with an expert guide who will bring the stadium alive for you.
Rightly famed for its beautiful vistas and viewpoints, we present the best places to gaze over and photograph the roofs and domes of Rome going back two thousand years. Including some angles that nobody else would think of.
Self-guided tour: from the site of Caesar’s death to Rome’s own pyramid, taking in the original Jewish Ghetto and the most beautiful view of the most beautiful city on earth.
This instructive tour will help you understand the most important historical periods of Rome and take you to visit the most iconic sites in the company of an expert. Learn about the evolution of Roman art and architecture, its religion, society, and politics, from ancient origins to its current challenges.
This overview helps you understand the difference between the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill, and the best way to visit each one.
We present a stunning new video of ancient Rome that goes above and beyond the equally staggering 1933 model.
Key insider tips from Rome locals on how to avoid wasting precious vacation time lining up at the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill and walk straight in.
St. Peter’s Basilica is free and the lines can be extremely long. There are, however, several legitimate ways to skip the lines. We give you insider tips.
If you only see one thing during your visit to Rome, make it the Pantheon. It’s the most stunning of all Rome’s monuments. Here’s your insider info on the ticketing situation, opening hours, and lining up.
The Pantheon is not big, but it is stunningly impressive. This short and inexpensive early morning group tour will help you to interpret the amazing sights you can see within and outside.
There have been a lot of beautiful films of Rome. There have been a lot of beautiful time-lapse films of Rome. But nothing we’ve seen has ever been quite like this. Expand the video to full screen HD for best
The further you get from the dome, the bigger it gets! This amazing view of St Peter’s is from the residential street of Via Niccolò Piccolomini.
The “Rome Tourist Card” is a fantastic, downloadable package that combines preferential skip the line tickets, discounts, an airport transfer, and a hop-on-hop-off bus ticket in Rome.
Don’t waste one minute of your vacation standing in line.
