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- Vatican Museums
- Vatican Gardens
- Vatican Grottoes
- Sistine Chapel
- Apostolic Palace
- Castel Gandolfo Papal Palace
- Villa Barberini
- Vatican Library
- Castle Gondolfo
- Vatican Archives
- History
- Inside
- Vatican Easter Mass
- Tours in Italian
- Vatican Necropolis
- Christmas Tree
- Vatican City
- Nativity Scene
- Secrets of Vatican
- Christmas
- Plan Your Visit
- Skip the Line Tours
- Guided Tours
- Night Tours
- Timings
- Directions
- Rules
- Entrances
- Facts
- Map
- Omnia Card
- Papal Audience
- Information at a glance
- Vatican Mass
- Dress Code
- Private Tours
- Colosseum
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Castel Sant Angelo
- Rome Pantheon
- Roman Catacombs Tour
- Borghese Gallery
- Bioparco Rome
- Big Bus Rome Hop-on Hop-off Tours
- Palazzo Barberini
- Musei Capitolini
- Leonardo da Vinci Museum
- Trevi Fountain Tours
- Altare della Patria
- Rome Underground Tours
- Mamertine Prison
- Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica
Omnia Card & Roma Pass
Vatican gems, ancient ruins, and easy city travel—Rome at your fingertips for 72 hours.
- Double the passes, double the fun! Access 10+ attractions, claim free entry tickets, and hop on unlimited public transport – a budget traveler's dream come true.
- Smart sightseers rejoice. The Omnia Pass saves you 55% compared to buying separate tickets to Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill.
- Pick the first two attractions from the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and more for free with the Roma Pass, zip around on ATAC transport, and enjoy over 20% savings.
- Leave those notorious Roman queues behind! Just make a quick stop in Central Rome first to collect your physical city cards.
- Freedom to explore for 72 hours from first use – no need to decide your itinerary in advance. Rome is yours to discover at your leisure.
Vatican gems, ancient ruins, and easy city travel—Rome at your fingertips for 72 hours.
- Double the passes, double the fun! Access 10+ attractions, claim free entry tickets, and hop on unlimited public transport – a budget traveler's dream come true.
- Smart sightseers rejoice. The Omnia Pass saves you 55% compared to buying separate tickets to Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill.
- Pick the first two attractions from the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and more for free with the Roma Pass, zip around on ATAC transport, and enjoy over 20% savings.
- Leave those notorious Roman queues behind! Just make a quick stop in Central Rome first to collect your physical city cards.
- Freedom to explore for 72 hours from first use – no need to decide your itinerary in advance. Rome is yours to discover at your leisure.
Inclusions
Omnia Card
- Validity: 72 hours
Access to:
- Museums: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Borghese Gallery, Capitoline Museums & more
- Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & more
- Bus tours & cruises: 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- 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
Roma Pass
- Validity: 72 hours
- Access to the first 2 attractions of your choice for free
- Discounted tickets for additional attractions
Access to:
- Museums: Capitoline Museums, Museo Nazionale Romano, Museo dell’Ara Pacis & more
- Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & 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 is subject to availability.
- 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.
- These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 24 months.
- These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.
Save 1-2 hours by skipping ticketing lines at Rome's most popular museum.
- Enter Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at a time slot chosen by you.
- Upgrade to make your entry process easier with a dedicated host to help you navigate lines, validate tickets and escort you to the entrance.
- Once inside, explore all of museum's galleries and the Sistine Chapel's frescoes at your own pace.
- Upgrade your experience with a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens before visiting the museums.
Save 1-2 hours by skipping ticketing lines at Rome's most popular museum.
- Enter Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at a time slot chosen by you.
- Upgrade to make your entry process easier with a dedicated host to help you navigate lines, validate tickets and escort you to the entrance.
- Once inside, explore all of museum's galleries and the Sistine Chapel's frescoes at your own pace.
- Upgrade your experience with a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens before visiting the museums.
Inclusions
- Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Hosted entry to Vatican Museums with ticket redemption (as per option selected)
- Vatican Garden open bus tour (as per option selected)
- Booking and service charges
Exclusions
- Live guide
- Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
- Gratuities
- Names on tickets must match a valid photo ID. Double-check the details at checkout for a smooth entry.
- Your ticket includes a specific entry time. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your chosen slot as delays might lead to denied entry.
- If you've chosen the Vatican Gardens open bus tour, please note that the multilingual audio guide is only available during the tour and not for your Museum and Chapel visit.
- The Vatican Museums has free wheelchair hire and free entry for visitors with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) and a companion if required. Click here for the accessible route.
- Cover your shoulders, knees, and backs—this applies to all visitors.
- When in Sistine Chapel, silence is mandatory and photography is prohibited.
- Expect a considerable wait at the security line, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour.
- The Sistine Chapel is located at the end of the Vatican Museums tour, so expect to pass through galleries before reaching it.
- Please note that the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are separate sites from St. Peter’s Basilica.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Complete Vatican tour including Museums, Chapel and exclusive access to St. Peter’s Basilic via a hidden passage.
- Save 2-3 hours by skipping the ticketing queues at the Vatican's top three - Museums, Chapel, and Basilica.
- Navigate the Museums' legendary galleries and rooms with your guide who shares exciting insights in your preferred language.
- Hear key facts before walking in and admiring Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel many frescoes, including The Last Judgment.
- Skip the usual 2-hour Basilica queue and enter directly from the Sistine Chapel via a hidden door.
- Upgrade for a fully guided experience inside St. Peter’s Basilica, home to Bernini’s Baldachin and Michelangelo’s Pietà.
Complete Vatican tour including Museums, Chapel and exclusive access to St. Peter’s Basilic via a hidden passage.
- Save 2-3 hours by skipping the ticketing queues at the Vatican's top three - Museums, Chapel, and Basilica.
- Navigate the Museums' legendary galleries and rooms with your guide who shares exciting insights in your preferred language.
- Hear key facts before walking in and admiring Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel many frescoes, including The Last Judgment.
- Skip the usual 2-hour Basilica queue and enter directly from the Sistine Chapel via a hidden door.
- Upgrade for a fully guided experience inside St. Peter’s Basilica, home to Bernini’s Baldachin and Michelangelo’s Pietà.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry
- Skip-the-line entry or guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- Expert English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide
- Headphones
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Entry to St. Peter's Basilica Dome
- Names on tickets must match a valid photo ID. Double-check the details at checkout for a smooth entry.
- Your ticket includes a specific entry time. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your chosen slot.
- Knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.
- While the tour is not accessible to wheelchair users, the Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire and free entry for visitors with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) and a companion if required.
- When in Sistine Chapel, silence is mandatory and photography is prohibited. Guides will provide all necessary and interesting details before entry.
- Expect a considerable wait at the security line, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour!
- Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
- The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Gain unique insights on Vatican Museum's history and Sistine Chapel art by an expert guide.
- Save 1-2 hours of waiting time in the ticketing queue at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this tour.
- With a vast collection that would likely take 48 days to view in its entirety, an expert guide can help you navigate it in just a couple of hours.
- Learn fascinating facts and stories before entering the Sistine Chapel to admire its beautiful ceiling frescoes, including Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment.
- Opt for a small group tour (15 people) for a more intimate experience, a regular group tour (30 people) for a great value, or a Vatican Gardens tour for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.
Gain unique insights on Vatican Museum's history and Sistine Chapel art by an expert guide.
- Save 1-2 hours of waiting time in the ticketing queue at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this tour.
- With a vast collection that would likely take 48 days to view in its entirety, an expert guide can help you navigate it in just a couple of hours.
- Learn fascinating facts and stories before entering the Sistine Chapel to admire its beautiful ceiling frescoes, including Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment.
- Opt for a small group tour (15 people) for a more intimate experience, a regular group tour (30 people) for a great value, or a Vatican Gardens tour for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry
- Expert English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide
- Explore with a group of up to 20 people
- Guided tour of Vatican Gardens (as per option selected)
- Small group tour (as per option selected)
- Nighttime tour (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Entry to St. Peter's Basilica and/or guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- Names on tickets must match a valid photo ID. Double-check the details at checkout for a smooth entry.
- Your ticket includes a specific entry time and delays might lead to denied entry. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your chosen slot.
- Knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.
- While the tour is not accessible to wheelchair users, the Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire and free entry for visitors with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) and a companion if required.
- When in Sistine Chapel, silence is mandatory and photography is prohibited. Guides will provide all necessary and interesting details before entry.
- If you've chosen the tour with Vatican Gardens, note that it includes access to only select Museum galleries (Gallery of Candelabras, Gallery of Maps, and Gallery of Tapestries).
- Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures.
- The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Vatican TicketsOmnia Card
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Why buy the Omnia Card?
- Priority access: The Omnia Card grants priority entry to some of the most sought-after sights, including the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. This means you can skip the long lines, especially during peak tourist seasons.
- Cost-effective: When you add up the individual entry fees for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and other attractions covered by the Omnia Card, the card clearly offers substantial savings, making it ideal for visitors planning to visit multiple sites.
- Comprehensive sightseeing: Besides the Vatican, the card typically includes access to other significant Rome attractions. You can choose free entry to two of Rome’s iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Palatine Hill, allowing you to explore historical and cultural sites without needing to purchase separate tickets for each.
- Convenience and efficiency: The Omnia Card is designed with flexibility in mind, offering usage over consecutive days once activated. This allows travelers to plan their itinerary according to their pace and interests, making the most out of their visit without feeling rushed.
- Public transport: Additionally, the Omnia Card often includes a travel card for public transportation within Rome, further enhancing mobility and convenience across the city.
- Additional discounts: Beyond entry fees and tours, the Omnia Pass may offer discounts at selected attractions in Rome, extending the card's value, and enhancing your experience in the city.
Your Omnia Card explained
72-hour pass
Suited for: Weekend trips
Price: Adult: €149 for adults and €69 for children
Areas covered: This pass provides access to popular sites in Rome and the Vatican, like the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Carcer Tullianum. You can explore some of these attractions for free, while the others require an entrance fee.
Other inclusions: Open bus hop-on-hop-off access with 12 convenient stops, access to Rome's public transport, guidebook & city map.
Cancellation and validity: Enjoy the flexibility of free cancellation up to 90 days before your experience. The tickets come with an extended validity period, allowing you to visit anytime until February 11, 2026, offering ample time to plan your visit without commitment.
Why should I purchase the Omnia Card online?
- Hassle-free: Buying an Omnia Card online is easier than buying it offline. You can pay for it in minutes without standing in long queues.
- Saves time: Flash your card at the entrance of the attractions you want to visit and skip the long queues. Besides, buying the Omnia Card offline might also mean standing in long waiting lines to purchase it.
- Discounts: Getting an Omnia Card online is an excellent choice because you can get great discounts and deals on the attractions you want to visit.
Notable attractions covered in the Omnia Card
You can find the full list here.
Frequently asked questions about the Omnia Card
What is the Omnia Card?
The Omnia Card is a convenient sightseeing pass that grants access to multiple top attractions in Rome and the Vatican, including museums, archaeological sites, and public transportation.
Why do I need the Omnia Card?
The Omnia card can be a valuable tool for tourists who want to save money, time, and hassle while seeing the best of Rome and the Vatican. The Omnia card grants entry to major attractions in both Rome and the Vatican, including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and many more. Having one card for multiple attractions can be more convenient and less stressful than buying tickets individually for each place you want to visit.
Do I need to purchase the Omnia Card in advance?
Pre-booking your Omnia Card is the recommended way to ensure you have your card secured before your trip and avoid potential disappointment, especially during peak season.
What are the Omnia Card collection points?
You can collect your Omnia Card at San Giovanni in Laterano, St. Peter's Basilica and Carcer Tullianum.
What is the cancellation policy of the Omnia Card?
You can cancel your Omnia Card up to 90 days after the day you purchased the card.
What attractions does the Omnia Card include?
It covers diverse experiences like entry to Vatican Museums, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Castel Sant'Angelo, Capitoline Museums, Borghese Gallery, hop-on-hop-off bus tours, and even public transportation options depending on the chosen package.
Does the Omnia Card cover everything I want to see in Rome and the Vatican?
While offering great value, it might not cover every attraction on your list. Research your desired sights and check if they're included before purchasing.
How does purchasing an Omnia Pass improve my Vatican experience?
You can enjoy discounted entry to major attractions like the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, which can significantly reduce your overall cost compared to buying individual tickets. You can also save precious time by avoiding long lines, especially during peak season, allowing you to spend more time exploring and enjoying the sights.
Does the Omnia Card offer skip-the-line access?
While it doesn't guarantee immediate entry, it offers priority access at some locations like the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, helping you save time, especially during peak season.
How much does the Omnia Card cost?
The 72 hour variant of the Omnia card costs €149 for adults and €69 for children between the ages of 6 and 17.
Where can I buy the Omnia Card?
You can purchase the Omnia Card online through the official website or at designated tourist information centers in Rome and the Vatican. Buying online in advance is recommended to ensure availability and to start planning your itinerary ahead of time.
Can I use the Omnia Card for public transportation?
Yes, the Omnia Card includes unlimited access to Rome's public transportation system in some zones, including buses, trams, and the metro, within the designated validity period. This makes it convenient for exploring different parts of the city and reaching attractions.
How do I activate the Omnia Card?
Activate it upon first use at an included attraction or designated validation point. Remember to keep your receipt and the card valid throughout your chosen duration.
What is the difference between the Roma Pass and the Omnia Card?
Both the Omnia Card and Roma Pass offer discounts and perks for sightseeing in Rome, but they cater to different needs and budgets. While the Omnia Card offers discounted entry and skip-the-line access to attractions across Rome and the Vatican, the Roma Pass is limited to landmarks within Rome. If you want to explore both Rome and the Vatican, the Omnia Card offers comprehensive coverage. For Rome-only sightseeing, the Roma Pass is sufficient. The Roma Pass is more affordable, while the Omnia Card carries a premium for its wider range of benefits.
Is the Omnia Card worth it?
The value of the Omnia Card depends on your sightseeing preferences and itinerary. If you plan to visit multiple attractions included in the pass and utilize the unlimited public transportation, it can offer significant savings compared to purchasing individual tickets.
