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Vatican Museums

Discover over 70,000 works of art at the famous Vatican Museums by virtuosos such as Raphael, da Vinci, Michelangelo and Bernini. Peruse our collection of Vatican tickets to enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, or combo offers.

Opens 23 Dec 2024

08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Recommended duration

3 hours

Vatican Museums
Group of tourists exploring Vatican Museums and admiring Sistine Chapel, Rome, Italy, on a premium guided tour
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate artwork and architecture in Rome
Visitors in the Gallery of Maps at Vatican Museum
Priority Tickets to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Accompanied Entrance-8
Tour guide showing a group around the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel at night in Rome, Italy
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate frescoes and historical artifacts in Rome
Tourists descending the spiral staircase inside the Vatican Museums, a highlight of the Sistine Chapel Tickets tour
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate frescoes and historical artifacts in Rome
Flexible duration
  • Direct or hosted entry, the choice is yours. Either way, if you're looking to explore the Vatican Museums at your own pace, this option is for you!

  • Step into the Pine Courtyard, Pius Clementino Museum, Candelabra Gallery, and many more! If selected, a host lets you skip the redemption process.

  • Place yourself in the heart of the papacy, look around the official residence of the Pope, and marvel at the murals of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.

  • Fun fact: The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is said to have 343 figures painted by Michelangelo, can you count them all?

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  • Direct or hosted entry, the choice is yours. Either way, if you're looking to explore the Vatican Museums at your own pace, this option is for you!

  • Step into the Pine Courtyard, Pius Clementino Museum, Candelabra Gallery, and many more! If selected, a host lets you skip the redemption process.

  • Place yourself in the heart of the papacy, look around the official residence of the Pope, and marvel at the murals of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.

  • Fun fact: The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is said to have 343 figures painted by Michelangelo, can you count them all?

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€31.90
Facade of St. Peter’s Basilica
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
Tour guide showing a group the Sistine Chapel ceiling during the Jubilee Gold Pass tour in Vatican Museums, Rome
Vatican Museum Gallery
Vatican Museums guided tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Vatican Museums guided tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling artwork.
Visitors at the St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace
2 hours
Mobile Ticket
  • A guided tour that hits all the spots! Grab the chance to skip the line at all 3 sites – Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with a guide.

  • Dive into incredible stories about masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci and Caravaggio, narrated by your guide as you explore the Vatican Museums.

  • Stand in awe at the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s Last Judgment—one of the largest frescoes in the world—takes center stage.

  • Prefer a guided tour or want to explore at your own pace? The choice is yours at St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Here’s a little insider perk: You’ll slip into St. Peter’s Basilica through a secret back door from the Sistine Chapel, cutting out a 20-minute walk and a 2-hour queue wait.

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  • A guided tour that hits all the spots! Grab the chance to skip the line at all 3 sites – Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with a guide.

  • Dive into incredible stories about masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci and Caravaggio, narrated by your guide as you explore the Vatican Museums.

  • Stand in awe at the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s Last Judgment—one of the largest frescoes in the world—takes center stage.

  • Prefer a guided tour or want to explore at your own pace? The choice is yours at St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Here’s a little insider perk: You’ll slip into St. Peter’s Basilica through a secret back door from the Sistine Chapel, cutting out a 20-minute walk and a 2-hour queue wait.

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€75
Tour guide showing a group the intricacies of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican Museums, Rome, included in the Jubilee Silver Pass
Tour guide showing a group around the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel at night in Rome, Italy
Tour guide showing a group the intricacies of the Sistine Chapel ceiling during the Jubilee Silver Pass tour in Vatican Museums, Rome
Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum
Visitors on a small group guided tour of Vatican Museums
Group of tourists exploring Vatican Museums and admiring Sistine Chapel, Rome, Italy, on a premium guided tour
Guided tour group exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel in Rome, Italy
2 hours
Mobile Ticket
  • Ditch the crowds and the 2-hour waiting lines, and explore the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel with a guide and skip-the-line entry.

  • Explore a vast collection of extraordinary masterpieces and breathtaking art, spanning across centuries, from artifacts to Renaissance marvels.

  • Spot Italy's most renowned artist, Michelangelo's awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel frescoes, including the iconic ceiling and Last Judgement.

  • Fun fact: The Vatican Museums contain 70,000+ artworks. If you were to spend 1 min viewing each artwork, it would take you 48 days to see the entire collection!

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  • Ditch the crowds and the 2-hour waiting lines, and explore the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel with a guide and skip-the-line entry.

  • Explore a vast collection of extraordinary masterpieces and breathtaking art, spanning across centuries, from artifacts to Renaissance marvels.

  • Spot Italy's most renowned artist, Michelangelo's awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel frescoes, including the iconic ceiling and Last Judgement.

  • Fun fact: The Vatican Museums contain 70,000+ artworks. If you were to spend 1 min viewing each artwork, it would take you 48 days to see the entire collection!

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€69
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
Visitors on a small group guided tour of Vatican Museums
Group of tourists exploring Vatican Museums and admiring Sistine Chapel, Rome, Italy, on a premium guided tour
Vatican Museum guided tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling artwork.
Vatican Museums tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Vatican Museums guided tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling.
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Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line tickets, admiring the intricate artwork and architecture
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile Ticket
1 more
  • Bypass the crowds and head straight to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in this in-depth guided tour.

  • Discover the Vatican's art and history with your expert guide as you explore the Pio Clementino Museum and Gallery of Maps.

  • Uncover the Vatican's rich tapestry, from ancient Rome to papal splendor in the language of your choice.

  • Ponder the genius of Michelangelo as the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel daze you with their sheer size and artful intricacies.

  • Fun fact: If you read a book daily, it would take you over 4000 years to review all the books kept in the Vatican's library.

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  • Bypass the crowds and head straight to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in this in-depth guided tour.

  • Discover the Vatican's art and history with your expert guide as you explore the Pio Clementino Museum and Gallery of Maps.

  • Uncover the Vatican's rich tapestry, from ancient Rome to papal splendor in the language of your choice.

  • Ponder the genius of Michelangelo as the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel daze you with their sheer size and artful intricacies.

  • Fun fact: If you read a book daily, it would take you over 4000 years to review all the books kept in the Vatican's library.

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€94
Early morning guided tour group exploring the Vatican Museums Braccio Nuovo in Rome, Italy
Sculpture in the courtyard of the Vatican Museums
Early morning guided tour group at the Laocoön and His Sons statue in the Vatican Museums, admiring the unique architecture and artwork
Guide with tour group at Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museum
Visitors exploring Chiaramonti museum in Vatican Museums
Early morning guided tour group exploring the Pio-Clementino - Sala rotonda at Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate artwork and architecture
Marble statue of the River God, Arno at the Vatican Museums
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Instant Confirmation
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile Ticket
1 more
  • Worried about the crowds? Don't be. Get a head start and be among the first to enter the Vatican Museums with this tour.

  • Hunt down some of the Museum's most iconic artworks, including the Torso Belvedere and Lacoon and Sons.

  • Experience the artistry of The Last Supper within the hallowed halls of the Sistine Chapel with your expert guide.

  • Discover the grandeur of the St Peter's Basilica, or take in the panoramic views at the St Peter's Dome. Choose your ideal experience during checkout.

  • Did you know that the dome of St Peter's Basilica is so large that it could hold the entire dome of the Pantheon inside it!

More details

  • Worried about the crowds? Don't be. Get a head start and be among the first to enter the Vatican Museums with this tour.

  • Hunt down some of the Museum's most iconic artworks, including the Torso Belvedere and Lacoon and Sons.

  • Experience the artistry of The Last Supper within the hallowed halls of the Sistine Chapel with your expert guide.

  • Discover the grandeur of the St Peter's Basilica, or take in the panoramic views at the St Peter's Dome. Choose your ideal experience during checkout.

  • Did you know that the dome of St Peter's Basilica is so large that it could hold the entire dome of the Pantheon inside it!

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€79.95
Visitors on a private VIP tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica
Sculptures at the Vatican Museums
Gallery of Maps at the Vatican Museums
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Visitor looking at the artwork on the ceiling of the Vatican Museums
Vatican Museums Staircase
St. Peter Basilica, Vatican
Altar of the St. Peter Basilica, Vatican
Instant Confirmation
3 hours
Mobile Ticket
1 more
  • Tailor your Vatican tour to your interests, exploring iconic spaces like the Niccolò V Chapel or the Belvedere Courtyard with an expert guide.

  • Skip the ticketing queue and breeze into the Museum and the Sistine Chapel with more time to soak in the art.

  • Immerse yourself in Renaissance history as your guide narrates the story of Raphael's Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.

  • Escape the crowds and appreciate your areas of interest in the Vatican like the Gregorian Etruscan Museum or the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • Fun fact: The Sistine Chapel's ceiling was originally painted upside down until its restoration in the 1900s.

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  • Tailor your Vatican tour to your interests, exploring iconic spaces like the Niccolò V Chapel or the Belvedere Courtyard with an expert guide.

  • Skip the ticketing queue and breeze into the Museum and the Sistine Chapel with more time to soak in the art.

  • Immerse yourself in Renaissance history as your guide narrates the story of Raphael's Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.

  • Escape the crowds and appreciate your areas of interest in the Vatican like the Gregorian Etruscan Museum or the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • Fun fact: The Sistine Chapel's ceiling was originally painted upside down until its restoration in the 1900s.

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€599
Visitors at the St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace
Tour guide leading a group towards the St. Peter’s Basilica Dome in Rome, highlighting its architectural grandeur
Statues on the  St. Peter’s Basilica Terrace
Tour guide leading a group towards the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica Dome in Rome, Italy
St. Peter's Basilica Dome interior view during guided tour, Rome, Italy.
Tour guide leading a group towards the St. Peter’s Basilica Dome in Rome, Italy
Tour guide leading a group towards the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica Dome in Rome, Italy
Interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica
Statue of St Sebastian at St. Peter’s Basilica
Details of the Interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica
Paintings on the Saint Peter's Basilica Ceiling
Instant Confirmation
2 hours
Mobile Ticket
1 more
  • An expert guide takes you on a journey through the world's largest church and beacon of the Vatican.

  • Get breathtaking views of the hills all around from your unique vantage point at the crest of the St. Peter’s Basilica's Dome, the highest point in Rome.

  • Discover the Papal Tombs and artistic wonders housed in the Basilica, like Michelangelo's Pieta sculpture.

  • Fuel up for the adventure ahead! Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast with an upgraded English or French guided tour.

  • Fun fact: Bernini designed the square so St. Peter's Basilica stays the focal point. Look closely, every line leads to the basilica!

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  • An expert guide takes you on a journey through the world's largest church and beacon of the Vatican.

  • Get breathtaking views of the hills all around from your unique vantage point at the crest of the St. Peter’s Basilica's Dome, the highest point in Rome.

  • Discover the Papal Tombs and artistic wonders housed in the Basilica, like Michelangelo's Pieta sculpture.

  • Fuel up for the adventure ahead! Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast with an upgraded English or French guided tour.

  • Fun fact: Bernini designed the square so St. Peter's Basilica stays the focal point. Look closely, every line leads to the basilica!

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€35
Colosseum and Vatican Museums Guided Tour Combo Tickets
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Exterior of Vatican Museum
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2 hours
Mobile Ticket
  • Double the sights and lower prices! Combine your Vatican and Colosseum tours for a budget-friendly exploration of the Eternal City.

  • Discover the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, all with a single, wallet-friendly ticket.

  • You call the shots. Choose the date and time for each tour separately, customizing your experience to match your plans.

  • A local guide will accompany you, enriching your visit with captivating stories and insights – the best way to maximize your Roman experience.

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  • Double the sights and lower prices! Combine your Vatican and Colosseum tours for a budget-friendly exploration of the Eternal City.

  • Discover the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, all with a single, wallet-friendly ticket.

  • You call the shots. Choose the date and time for each tour separately, customizing your experience to match your plans.

  • A local guide will accompany you, enriching your visit with captivating stories and insights – the best way to maximize your Roman experience.

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Vatican Museums and Borghese Gallery entrance with skip-the-line access in Rome.
Vatican Museums entrance with visitors, highlighting Combo: Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets.
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Vatican Museums entrance with visitors, highlighting exclusive skip-the-line access for Combo: Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery tour.
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Vatican Museums and Borghese Gallery entrance with visitors in Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museums and Borghese Gallery entrance with visitors in Rome.
Vatican Museums entrance with visitors, highlighting Combo: Vatican Museums + Borghese Gallery Tickets.
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Flexible duration
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  • See two of the world's most famous art collections, with a single budget-friendly ticket.

  • Get a skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and see the greatest art collection in the world.

  • Marvel at epoch-defining art by Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci, and Titian, amongst others.

  • Spanning 54 galleries, the museums include the Gallery of Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and more.

  • Admire the breathtaking frescoes that adorn the walls of the legendary Sistine Chapel.

  • Get priority and escorted entry to the Borghese Gallery in Rome and avoid having to stand in a queue.

  • See the amazing art collections curated by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Scipione Cardinal Borghese.

  • Admire Caravaggio's masterpieces like David with the Head of Goliath and Boy with a Basket of Fruit.

  • You'll also see Raphael's The Deposition and sculptures like David and Apollo and Daphne.

  • Stroll through the Villa Borghese and explore the gardens dotted with vibrant flowers in bloom.

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  • See two of the world's most famous art collections, with a single budget-friendly ticket.

  • Get a skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and see the greatest art collection in the world.

  • Marvel at epoch-defining art by Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci, and Titian, amongst others.

  • Spanning 54 galleries, the museums include the Gallery of Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and more.

  • Admire the breathtaking frescoes that adorn the walls of the legendary Sistine Chapel.

  • Get priority and escorted entry to the Borghese Gallery in Rome and avoid having to stand in a queue.

  • See the amazing art collections curated by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Scipione Cardinal Borghese.

  • Admire Caravaggio's masterpieces like David with the Head of Goliath and Boy with a Basket of Fruit.

  • You'll also see Raphael's The Deposition and sculptures like David and Apollo and Daphne.

  • Stroll through the Villa Borghese and explore the gardens dotted with vibrant flowers in bloom.

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€61.90

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About Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums in Rome showcase masterpieces like Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling, the Raphael Rooms, and the ancient Laocoön sculpture, offering a journey through art history within the heart of the Vatican. The Gregorian Egyptian Museum with ancient artifacts, and the Gallery of Maps, are other highlights.

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Address
00120, Vatican City
Year opened
1506
Founded by
Pope Julius II
Visitors per year
5000000
Expected wait time - Standard
2+ hours (Peak), 1-2 hours (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1984
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Rocío Gómez Abad
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Rocío

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Avoid queues, about the guide I can't say anything because he left at the door, maybe it would be better if the guide stays during the visit.
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IVAN FERNANDEZ VERGARA
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Ivan

5/5
Spain
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It was a great experience. We arrived at the place that indicated the location and we were attended quickly, we waited a few minutes and the guide arrived to accompany us to the entrance. He gave us an explanation about everything and left us inside. A 10
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Kevin

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Amazing place really enjoyed the visit. Architecture unbelievable... downside was the Queues they were awful and disorganised outside .. so glad we used Headout .. but the staff at the Vatican didn't have a clue
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Amada Cañada Sanz

Amada

5/5
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The visit was interesting by itself and our guide was telling us anecdotes and very interesting historical data in a very fun and entertaining way.
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour
Charles Sachs
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Charles

5/5
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Booking through a tour company enabled us to skip all the lines getting into the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basillica and the Sistene Chapel - exactly as advertised. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about everything we saw and did an excellent job of narrating as we walked through all the exhibits. The radio system they use to enable you to hear your guide as you walk around worked very well. When on vacation, the most important thing you have every day is time. Skipping the lines makes a huge difference in the experience you have in crowded venues like Vatican City, the Colosseum and the ruins. If you're interested in seeing all the popular things Vatican City has to offer, I would strongly recommend you go guided with a skip-the-line tour, and Headout does an excellent job.
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour
Gertrud Johanna Berg

Gertrud

5/5
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Our guide Lia was really great. Full of enthusiasm, she took us as her "family" throughout the morning. Standing so early in St. Peter's Square is a wonderful experience. We really enjoyed the tour and all the wonderful stories.
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Harald A Nitavskis
NO

Harald

5/5
Norway
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An amazing guide, Kelly, made this a very special and memorable experience. Extremely knowledgeable, always with additional perspective and information. Also very helpful, kind and patient with a large and diverse group. We got a lot more than we expected. Highly recommended!
St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour with Dome Access
Deepa Golub
US

Deepa

4/5
United States
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It was informative. Without a guide I would be lost. I loved the Vatican. Don't forget to post a letter from the Vatican Post Office when the guide is done.
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