Rome Museum Pass
Rome has no standalone tourist museum pass equivalent to Barcelona's Articket or Florence's Firenzecard. The closest products are the Roma Pass – the official city card covering 40+ museums and sites – and the Omnia Vatican and Rome Card for Vatican access. This page explains both options and helps you decide which fits your visit.
Everything in the pass
What's included
Roma Pass — best museum option
At €58.50 for 72 hours, the Roma Pass covers two free entries across 40+ civic and state museums including the Capitoline Museums, Castel Sant'Angelo, and Ara Pacis. Remaining sites get 15–50% off.
Omnia Card — Vatican add-on
The Omnia Vatican and Rome Card (around €149 for 72 hours) is the only product including Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel alongside Rome's civic sites. Operated by Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi, not the city.
40+ sites in the Roma Pass network
The Roma Pass network spans the National Roman Museum's four sites (Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, Crypta Balbi, Baths of Diocletian), MAXXI, GNAM, and the Centrale Montemartini – more coverage than most visitors realise.
Borghese Gallery — timed entry
The Galleria Borghese in Villa Borghese is included in the Roma Pass network but operates on strict 2-hour timed entry slots. Slots often sell out weeks in advance – book before activating your pass.
Vatican and Pantheon not in Roma Pass
Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not covered by any Rome city-issued pass. The Pantheon requires a separate ticket (around €9.50). Factor these in when calculating your total spend.
Where to buy
Roma Pass: , Fiumicino Terminal T3, Ciampino Airport, or tourist infopoints across the city. Also available on GetYourGuide and Tiqets. Omnia Card: with physical collection in Rome, Monday to Saturday.
Compare options
Museum Pass pricing
Roma Pass 48h
48 hours
€37
- check_circle1 free entry from 40+ museums and sites
- check_circleDiscounts on all remaining sites in the network
- check_circleUnlimited ATAC metro, bus, and tram for 48 hours
- check_circleCheck before booking – this tier is frequently sold out
Roma Pass 72h
72 hours
€59
- check_circle2 free entries from 40+ sites including Capitoline Museums and Colosseum
- check_circleDiscounts of 15–50% on remaining sites in the network
- check_circleUnlimited ATAC public transport for 72 hours
- check_circleCovers Borghese Gallery, MAXXI, Castel Sant'Angelo, and Ara Pacis
Omnia Vatican and Rome Card 72h
72 hours
€149
- check_circleSkip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel — the only pass offering this
- check_circleSt. Peter's Basilica with multilingual audio guide included
- check_circleRoma Pass benefits bundled in (2 free entries, discounts, ATAC transport)
- check_circle3-day hop-on hop-off panoramic bus tour
Prices as of our research and subject to change — see the FAQs below for where to buy each option and how to verify current pricing.
Common questions
FAQs
Is there a dedicated museum pass for Rome?
No – Rome does not have a standalone museum pass equivalent to the Firenze Card or Barcelona's Articket. The MIC Card, which covers 18 municipal museums, is restricted to Rome residents and registered students. For tourists, the Roma Pass at €58.50 for 72 hours is the closest equivalent, covering 40+ civic and state museums alongside unlimited public transport.
Which Rome pass includes the Capitoline Museums?
The Roma Pass includes the Capitoline Museums as one of its two free entries on the 72-hour card. Individual tickets cost around €13–€15. The Capitoline Museums are Rome's most popular civic museums – they house the original Marcus Aurelius equestrian statue, the Capitoline Wolf, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Roman Forum. Book in advance even with the pass.
Can I use a Rome museum pass at the Borghese Gallery?
Yes – the Galleria Borghese is in the Roma Pass network, but it operates on strict timed-entry sessions with a 2-hour visit limit and capacity of just 360 visitors per session. Slots regularly sell out weeks ahead in high season. Book your Borghese slot before activating the Roma Pass, otherwise the day may have no availability and you will lose that free-entry allocation.
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