Historical & Archaeological Sites in Rome

Top 10 Historical & Archaeological Sites

Domus Aurea: Entry Ticket + VR Experience

Visit the Domus Aurea, the former residence of Emperor Nero in Ancient Rome. Explore its archaeological remains, including halls with preserved frescoes. Learn about the site's history, from its construction after the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64 to its rediscovery during the Renaissance. Use 3D visual technology during the tour to understand what the palace may have looked like in ancient times. Learn about the site's cultural significance in both the ancient and Renaissance periods. See how storytelling and technology are used to reconstruct the site's history and architecture. Gain insight into an important part of Rome's imperial history.

5.0(2 reviews)

Colonna Gallery

A true jewel of Baroque Rome, the stunning Colonna Gallery houses one of the largest private art collections in Italy, with jaw-dropping works from heavyweights like Carracci, Bronzino, and Guercino. The gallery is housed inside the Palazzo Colonna, which is just as much a work of art as the treasures it contains. The building features lavish frescoes and beautifully detailed apartments you can explore for yourself – it's time to really get into art!

4.8(638 reviews)

Gladiator School Museum Rome: Entry Ticket + 2-Hr Gladiator Training

Step into the leather sandals of a Roman gladiator and prepare for 2 hours of riotous fun, as you're schooled in the ways of ancient Rome's prized pugilists. Sword in hand, you'll learn all about the history and techniques of gladiatorial combat, before putting your skills to the test in a swashbuckling test of swordsmanship that'll have the crowds screaming for more. _Are you not entertained?_ You soon will be!

4.8(107 reviews)

Castel Sant'Angelo: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Ranked alongside the Pyramids of Giza and the Taj Mahal as the most elaborate mausoleums ever built, Castel Sant'Angelo is the final resting place of Roman emperor Hadrian. Enter this ancient wonder – without waiting in line for centuries – with a skip-the-line ticket to explore this monumental fortress on an enthralling guided tour. Wander cavernous hallways, hear tales of political backstabbing, see spectacular murals, and take in endless views of Rome from the rooftop.

4.7(242 reviews)

Rome Pantheon: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour

Visit the Pantheon to see one of Rome’s best-preserved ancient buildings. Walk through its massive portico and gaze at the impressive dome overhead. Explore the interior, where you can see artwork and historic tombs, including that of the famous artist Raphael. Learn about the Pantheon’s history and architectural design during the guided tour. Take time to appreciate the harmonious proportions and construction techniques of this architectural landmark.

4.6(544 reviews)

Capuchin Crypt: Entry + Guided Tour or Audio Guide

Rome has a skeleton or two in the closet. Buried beneath the unassuming architecture of the Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, there's a spine-tingling spectacle! Join an expert English-speaking guide and delve into a fascinating chapter of Rome's medieval history at the Capuchin Crypt. See the bones of almost 4,000 friars stacked into macabre chapel decorations. This haunting and moving arrangement of human remains is a reminder of the fragile fleetingness of life, and is one of Rome's best-kept cultural secrets. Don't miss it!

4.6(266 reviews)

Catacombs of San Sebastiano: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour

On this expertly guided tour of the Catacombs of San Sebastiano, you'll experience the full beauty, faith and memory of the catacombs, created between the end of the second and the beginning of the third century AD. The space was used for burial and funeral commemorations in the Christian community, but before that, it was a pozzolana quarry. Find out exactly why the Catacombs of San Sebastiano are not sad, dark slums, but are instead a secret world that inspired many pilgrims to flock here in the Middle Ages.

4.6(156 reviews)

Villa Medici: Guided Tour

Hear the echoes of the Renaissance in Rome! This guided tour of Villa Medici provides a grand opportunity to learn about the influential Medici family and their impact on the Italian Renaissance. For the green thumbs and view-chasers, this tour takes your through the enchanting gardens, which breathtaking views of Rome that will steal your heart away.

4.6(843 reviews)

Castel Sant'Angelo: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide App

On the banks of the Tiber stands a towering cylindrical structure steeped in history – it’s a mausoleum, a monument, and a museum. Get these Castel Sant'Angelo tickets and step back into the drama of Rome's history. Plus, get amazing rooftop views of the Eternal City!

4.5(6,728 reviews)

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Catacombs of Saint Callixtus: Guided Tour

There are catacombs all over Rome. The Catacombs of St. Callixtus are some of the most important, as they mark the final resting place for many Christian martyrs and early popes. On this guided tour, you'll explore the most intriguing sections of the enormous 3rd-century catacombs, where the remains of half a million Christians were entombed. Find out the meaning behind mysterious symbols etched into stone, and walk around ancient crypts. This 40-minute tour is a great way to introduce yourself to the Eternal City's subterranean story and religious timeline.

4.5(1,666 reviews)