History Museums in Rome

Top 10 History Museums

Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour in Spanish

Join a semi-private guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Rome’s four papal basilicas. See the Loggia of Blessings with its magnificent mosaic of the *Miracle of the Snow*, and walk down the famous Bernini staircase. Inside, explore the Hall of the Popes and the museum, which houses sacred papal gifts, historical liturgical items, rare manuscripts, and the world’s first artistic nativity scene. The tour concludes inside the main basilica, home to the Holy Crib and the final resting places of notable figures, including Bernini himself.

5.0(1 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)

Rome: Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Audio Guide

Descend underneath a 14th-century Byzantine church to the site of a 4th-century basilica, and explore a 2nd-century cult shrine, then try to feel bygone spirits at 1st-century Roman street level. Walk the corridors of the Christian catacombs, see frescoes, strange iconography surrounding burial places, and learn about the order of the Capuchin monks at the Capuchin Crypts, home to the remains of 4,000 priests propped up in the flesh (or, bones) ready to greet you. Tours inside Capuchin Crypts run with audio guides, as per new rules imposed by the Capuchin Crypts.

4.6(47 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)

Capitoline Museums: Entry Ticket

Welcome to the world’s first museum! The Capitoline Museums (plural because it's in four buildings atop one of Rome's famous Seven Hills) has a fascinating collection of art and artifacts all telling the fascinating history of Rome.

4.5(1,224 reviews)

Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Guided Tour

The Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major has dominated the city of Rome for almost sixteen entire centuries. On this Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Guided Tour you'll get the details on its fascinating history as you explore its cracks and crevices with an expert guide. Discover how it was built after Pope Liberius had a vivid dream in which the Blessed Virgin appeared and suggested the place where the church was to be built. Talk about dreams coming true! See the various particularities inside that make the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore unique: the mosaics of the nave and apse; the numerous chapels, the High Altar and the Relic of the Holy Cradle.

4.5(33 reviews)

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Fast Track Ticket

Use these fast-track entry tickets to tour the Vatican Museums and see masterpieces of Renaissance art. Walk through galleries filled with sculptures, paintings, and historical artifacts. Look up at the Sistine Chapel's famous ceiling, painted by Michelangelo. Visit the Raphael Rooms and study the intricate frescoes.

4.4(49,694 reviews)

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour

Visit the Vatican Museums to see an extensive collection of art and historical artifacts. Walk through the Sistine Chapel and look up at Michelangelo's famous ceiling. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, where you can see its grand architecture and religious significance. Each location offers a rich display of culture and history.

4.4(5,787 reviews)

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour

With this ticket, you can skip the line at the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. You can also benefit from the guidance of an expert to unlock the world's most distinguished art collections. The tour begins at the grand entrance of the Vatican Museums, a maze of galleries, courtyards, and corridors. Once inside, you will be guided through ancient sculptures, tapestries, and priceless relics from various civilizations and historical periods. Next, you will taken to the Sistine Chapel, a Michelangelo masterpiece from the Renaissance and an absolute must-see.

4.3(3,486 reviews)

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National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia: Entry Ticket + Digital Audio Guide

Imagine the excitement at the excavation sites when they first uncovered these Etruscan and pre-Roman treasures! Skip the line to the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia and wander among artifacts that originated in actual burial tombs. This museum is in Pope Julius III's country retreat, and full of fascinating statues, frescoes, and more.

4.3(154 reviews)