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Sistine Chapel

Witness the Sistine Chapel's frescoes, including Michelangelo's masterpieces. Choose from our range of tickets for a Renaissance art experience.

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Sistine Chapel
Tour guide showing a group the intricacies of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican Museums, Rome, included in the Jubilee Silver Pass
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Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums, Rome.
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Small group tour exploring Vatican Museums' art collections.
Tourists in Vatican Museums admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome, Italy, on guided tour.
Guided tour group inside Vatican Museums, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
2 hr
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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€59.99
St. Peter’s Basilica facade with tourists in Vatican City.
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museums guided tour with visitors admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Vatican Museum Gallery visitors admiring artwork in Sistine Chapel, Rome.
Tour group admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling during Vatican Museums guided tour, Rome.
Vatican Museums guided tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling artwork.
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
2 hr
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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€59.99
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
Visitors on a small group guided tour inside the Vatican Museums, admiring the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Tourists in Vatican Museums admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome, Italy, on guided tour.
Tour group admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling artwork during Vatican Museum guided tour in Rome.
Vatican Museums tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Tour group admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling during Vatican Museums guided tour, Rome.
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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 hr 30 min
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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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  • 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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€75
Tourists in Vatican Museums admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome, Italy, on guided tour.
Tourists in Vatican Museums, viewing Sistine Chapel's artwork and architecture, Rome.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, Rome.
Vatican Museums entrance with visitors, Rome, Italy, priority tickets tour.
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 on spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, part of Sistine Chapel Tickets tour.
Aerial view of Vatican Gardens in Rome with St. Peter's Basilica in the background
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
Aerial view of Saint Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Tourists entering Vatican Museums with skip-the-line tickets, Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring underground chambers of the Colosseum, Rome, with exclusive Rome Super Pass.
Tour guide leading tourists at the Colosseum, Rome, part of the 'Rome in a Day' tour.
St. Peter's Basilica dome view with tourists in St. Peter's Square, Rome.
Tour group inside Vatican Museums, Rome, viewing art en route to Sistine Chapel.
Tourists inside the Colosseum in Rome using the exclusive Rome Super Pass.
Tour guide with group in Colosseum Underground, view of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Colosseum underground tour with view of Roman Forum, Rome.
Tour guide with group in Colosseum Underground, views of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Free cancellation
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7 hr
2 more
  • Experience the absolute best of Rome on this incredible full-day tour with access to iconic spots like Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and more.

  • Witness Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and massive dome at the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and deep dive into history at the Colosseum.

  • Enjoy breathtaking views from Palatine Hill and venture into the Roman Forum and learn about ancient Roman lifestyle from the professional guide.

  • The tour is available in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian and upgrade your ticket for a semi-guided private tour.

  • Did you know? Julius Caesar's funeral took place inside the Roman Forum and his body was cremated at the site's east corner.

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  • Experience the absolute best of Rome on this incredible full-day tour with access to iconic spots like Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and more.

  • Witness Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and massive dome at the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and deep dive into history at the Colosseum.

  • Enjoy breathtaking views from Palatine Hill and venture into the Roman Forum and learn about ancient Roman lifestyle from the professional guide.

  • The tour is available in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian and upgrade your ticket for a semi-guided private tour.

  • Did you know? Julius Caesar's funeral took place inside the Roman Forum and his body was cremated at the site's east corner.

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€54
Gallery of the Candelabra in Vatican Museum showcasing ornate sculptures and classical architecture.
Vatican Gallery of Maps showcasing detailed frescoes of Italy's regions.
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Belvedere Torso sculpture in Vatican Museum, Rome, Italy.
Belvedere Courtyard with sculptures and visitors in Vatican City.
Instant confirmation
2 hr
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Make the most of your day by gaining priority access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, renowned for their vast art collections.

  • Enter the Vatican Museums before it gets crowded and explore 54 stunning galleries that flaunt Renaissance artists' works, accompanied by a multilingual guide.

  • Witness the iconic masterpiece, "The Creation of Adam," up close at the Sistine Chapel. Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a banquet breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • You can choose between an early morning or after-hours guided tour of the museum by upgrading your ticket.

  • Fun fact: The Vatican Museums have an impressive collection of ancient artifacts, including mummies, Greek and Roman sculptures, and Egyptian sarcophagi.

More details

  • Make the most of your day by gaining priority access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, renowned for their vast art collections.

  • Enter the Vatican Museums before it gets crowded and explore 54 stunning galleries that flaunt Renaissance artists' works, accompanied by a multilingual guide.

  • Witness the iconic masterpiece, "The Creation of Adam," up close at the Sistine Chapel. Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a banquet breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • You can choose between an early morning or after-hours guided tour of the museum by upgrading your ticket.

  • Fun fact: The Vatican Museums have an impressive collection of ancient artifacts, including mummies, Greek and Roman sculptures, and Egyptian sarcophagi.

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€84.20
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture.
Sculptures at the Vatican Museums
Gallery of Maps at the Vatican Museums
Sculpture of the River Nile in Vatican Museums, Rome, featuring reclining figure with children.
Visitor admiring ceiling artwork in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Vatican Museums Staircase
St. Peter Basilica, Vatican
Altar of the St. Peter Basilica, Vatican
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3 hr
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 on a small group guided tour inside the Vatican Museums, admiring the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Tourists exploring Roman Catacombs on Jubilee Silver Pass tour, Rome.
Tourists at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Italy, part of Jubilee Silver Pass tour with Vatican Museums.
Castel Gandolfo overlooking Lake Albano in Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museums guided tour with visitors admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Exterior view of the Roman Catacombs
Tourists enjoying drinks on the terrace with a stunning view of Rome's Castel Sant'Angelo, included in the Jubilee Gold Pass: Vatican Museums, Catacombs, Castel SantAngelo, and Castel Gandolfo tour
Gardens of Villa Barberini with manicured lawns and ancient Roman statues in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
Tour guide showing a group the intricacies of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican Museums, Rome, included in the Jubilee Silver Pass
Group of tourists exploring the ancient Roman Catacombs during a guided tour, part of the Jubilee Gold Pass package including Vatican Museums, Castel SantAngelo, and Castel Gandolfo
Tourists enjoying drinks on the terrace of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, a unique experience included in the Jubilee Silver Pass: Vatican Museums, Catacombs, and Castel Sant'Angelo tour
Tourists exploring Vatican Museums with Jubilee Gold Pass, viewing ancient artifacts and art, with a visit to Catacombs, Castel SantAngelo, and Castel Gandolfo
Flexible duration
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  • Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and gaze at Michelangelo's vibrant murals of biblical heavens.

  • Let your guide take you through the Catacomb's eerie tunnels with skulls and bones of the buried, peeking through the walls, created by Roman Christians 2000 years ago.

  • Step into Hadrian's Mausoleum and be greeted by the cylindrical building topped by a golden quadriga that later turned into a prison.

  • Wander through the Castel Gandolfo where colorful houses hug the shores of the serene Lake Albano and the papal palace stands as a historic centerpiece.

  • Fun fact: Some catacombs were used as secret meeting places during times of religious persecution, to hide from the Roman authorities!

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  • Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and gaze at Michelangelo's vibrant murals of biblical heavens.

  • Let your guide take you through the Catacomb's eerie tunnels with skulls and bones of the buried, peeking through the walls, created by Roman Christians 2000 years ago.

  • Step into Hadrian's Mausoleum and be greeted by the cylindrical building topped by a golden quadriga that later turned into a prison.

  • Wander through the Castel Gandolfo where colorful houses hug the shores of the serene Lake Albano and the papal palace stands as a historic centerpiece.

  • Fun fact: Some catacombs were used as secret meeting places during times of religious persecution, to hide from the Roman authorities!

from €153.89
€141.58

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Tourists exploring art in Vatican Museums with Jubilee Bronze Pass, including a visit to the Catacombs in Rome
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
Group of tourists exploring the ancient Roman Catacombs, a unique feature of the Jubilee Bronze Pass: Vatican Museums + Catacombs tour in Rome, Italy
Exterior view of the Roman Catacombs
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums, Rome.
Cappuchin's Crypt in Rome Catacombs with ancient skulls and bones displayed.
2 hr
Mobile ticket
Transfers included
1 more
  • Wander the marble halls of the Vatican Museum with statues, onto Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, where a painted ceiling with biblical figures greets you.

  • Delve into paintings like the artist Raphael's "School of Athens" with enrobed gods, and Michelangelo's life-like La Pieta with Mary cradling baby Jesus.

  • Get a tour of Rome’s eerie underground catacombs and learn how they were places of worship for the first Christians.

  • Listen to your guide narrate the history of the dark, 2000-year-old skull-filled tunnels and choose from 5 languages.

  • Fun fact: Even Roman pets were buried in the catacombs, hinting at a deeper bond between them and their owners!

More details

  • Wander the marble halls of the Vatican Museum with statues, onto Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, where a painted ceiling with biblical figures greets you.

  • Delve into paintings like the artist Raphael's "School of Athens" with enrobed gods, and Michelangelo's life-like La Pieta with Mary cradling baby Jesus.

  • Get a tour of Rome’s eerie underground catacombs and learn how they were places of worship for the first Christians.

  • Listen to your guide narrate the history of the dark, 2000-year-old skull-filled tunnels and choose from 5 languages.

  • Fun fact: Even Roman pets were buried in the catacombs, hinting at a deeper bond between them and their owners!

from €118.99
€109.47

8% off

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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

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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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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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Pavla

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I saw almost every part of the museum and everthing was incredible. The crowds weren't too bad, very good thing was to have a ticket in advance.
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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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Charles Sachs
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Charles

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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.
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Deepa

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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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Laura Ravoi
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Laura

5/5
France
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Great 😍😍😍😍👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 I managed to understand everything ,essential to manage to be guided on the history of the Vatican quickly and in an interesting way
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