Colonna Palace Gallery & Gardens Tickets with Guided Tour Rome

Palazzo Colonna in the Heart of Rome

Palazzo Colonna stands near Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain, on Piazza dei Santi Apostoli, and has belonged to the Colonna family for centuries. It is one of the largest private palaces in Rome, and the family still owns and lives in parts of it. Visitors searching for Colonna Palace tickets are usually looking for a quieter, more personal visit than the major museums offer.

The palace opens to the public on only some days of the week, so booking the right date matters. Use the booking panel to see the available dates. Allow about ninety minutes for the gallery, apartments and gardens, and wear comfortable shoes.

The Colonna Gallery and its Great Hall

The heart of the palace is the Colonna Gallery, a series of magnificent halls with gilded stucco, marble, mirrors and frescoed ceilings. The Great Hall is the showpiece, with ceiling paintings that celebrate the naval victory of Lepanto in 1571, in which Marcantonio Colonna commanded the papal fleet.

Look for the marble staircase that still has a cannonball lodged in it, a reminder of the French bombardment of Rome in 1849. The collection includes works by Italian masters such as Annibale Carracci, whose Bean Eater is a famous highlight, along with Veronese, Tintoretto and Guido Reni.

The Apartments and the Gardens

The apartments show how a noble family lived, with richly furnished rooms, tapestries and family portraits. Your ticket in this listing includes them, together with the gallery and gardens, so you can see both public and private spaces of the palace.

The gardens rise in terraces up the Quirinal Hill, with fountains, hedges and fragments of ancient Roman remains, offering a peaceful pause in the middle of the city. They are especially pleasant in spring and early autumn. Bring your camera, as the views back toward the palace are attractive.

Planning Your Visit

Because the palace opens on limited days, check the date in the booking panel and plan the rest of your day around it. The ticket is valid for one day. A guided tour is not part of this entry ticket; if you would like a guided visit where available, message us and we will check.

The palace is a short walk from Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia and the Roman Forum, so it pairs well with a morning of sightseeing. Dress smartly and keep bags small.