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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate artwork and architecture in Rome
Visitors in the Gallery of Maps at Vatican Museum
Group of tourists enjoying a skip-the-line tour at the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate artwork
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line tickets, admiring the intricate artwork and architecture

Discover the famous Raphael Rooms and Gallery of Maps with fast-track entry to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, led in by a dedicated assistant.

By purchasing this ticket, you agree to follow our hosting instructions. .

Highlights

  • See the private art collections of the popes over the centuries at the Vatican Museums and explore the Sistine Chapel, all with fast-track entry

  • Admire the coffered ceiling and the windows with triangular gables at Patrizi Montoro Palace, home to three paintings by Italian artist, Carvaggio.

  • Marvel at the "School of Athens," a fresco depicting an imaginary gathering of famous philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians in Raphael’s Room.

  • Enjoy entry with a designated host and marvel at the murals of the revered Sistine Chapel, including Michelangelo’s famous masterpiece, the 'Final Judgment'.

  • Fun fact: The Sistine Chapel's ceiling features over 300 figures and depicts scenes from the Book of Genesis, including the creation of Adam.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line escorted entry into Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

  • Reserved entry ticket to Patrizi Montoro Palace

  • Designated host

  • Assistance from onsite representative

Exclusions

  • Professional tour guide

  • Audio guide (chargeable)

  • Transportation

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, Spain, France and over 107 countries have loved this experience
Hoskuldur Frimannsson

Hoskuldur

5/5

Nov, 2024

Finally after 70 years I got to see the Masterpieces of the Sistine Chapel. I also loved seeing the different forms of art through the millenia. The most overwhelming part of the visit was the great crowd that filled the hallways and rooms of the museum.
Ulrich Westerfrölke

Ulrich

5/5

Nov, 2024

the organisation was perfect. We scipped the line and there was nearly nothing to wait, standing in a row. But I can not recommend to visit the museum - on the way to the the sixtinische Kappelle (s. photo) we were treated to move on - avanti, avanti... not really the way to look at art. There are too many people who wants to see the exponates. If you just want to have been there, it´s ok - if you expect to get touched by the pieces of art, then you will be dissapointed
Sabine weixelbraun-ellinger

Sabine

5/5

Nov, 2024

The tour guide was at the agreed location on time. We were able to avoid the queues. The tour guide also showed us the free luggage storage in the Vatican Museum
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Thaís Morilhas

Thaís

5/5

Nov, 2024

It was incredible to have a host who skipped the huge queue at the museum and dropped us off exactly where the exhibition started! The price is higher than the traditional ticket, but for the ease and time saving of queuing it was super worth it! I highly recommend it.
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Laura Defedele

Laura

4/5

Nov, 2024

The dissatisfaction is related to the organizational part, the fact of having the skip-tail ticket in the end was not useful because at the entrance I ended up with people who were in the "normal" queue. And I lost 2 tickets because 2 people deferred for personal reasons and there was no refund (this was clearly stated) but a suggestion for the future is to make them refundable, at least in part. Honestly, next time I will queue normally. The museum immense in itself , there is no judgment for such wonder.
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Head straight into the Vatican Museums

Once you meet your host at the designated meeting point, you will take a short walk to the entrance to the Vatican Museums. Upon entering, you will be free to roam the Museum and Sistine Chapel at your own pace. The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel boast the finest artwork ever to be made. Made up of 54 galleries, the Vatican Museums house one of the largest, and also the most important, collections of Renaissance art in the world. Built in the 15th century, the Sistine Chapel's walls and ceilings are covered in some of the most astounding frescoes ever produced.

Marvel Michaelangelo's Final Judgement

The 54th gallery of the Vatican Museums is the famed Sistine Chapel. Originally built in the 15th Century, the paintings by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel were painted in the 16th century. View many of the most famous frescoes in the world, including the famous ceiling and Final Judgement painted by Michelangelo. Not only does the Sistine Chapel hold some of the world's most precious works of art, but it is also still used for religious purposes such as the Papal Conclave - the process through which a new Pope is chosen.

Sites covered

Vatican Museum and its Walls | Pigna Courtyard | Pius Clementino Museum | Candelabra Gallery | Tapestries Gallery | Raphael's Rooms | Sistine Chapel: Michaelangelo's Final Judgement and Creation of Adam fresco

Vatican Museums

Monday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Tuesday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Wednesday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Thursday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Friday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
Saturday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
SundayClosed

Sistine Chapel

Monday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Tuesday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Wednesday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Thursday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Friday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
Saturday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
SundayClosed

Accessibility

  • People with wheelchair disabilities get free entry. The Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire from the cloakroom.

  • The Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments (with certified disability exceeding 74%). Additionally, in the case of visitors lacking in self-sufficiency, free entry is extended to their companions.

  • Certification of disability must be shown before the issue of the entrance tickets either at the Reception or at the Special Permits Desk, located in the entrance hall of the Vatican Museums.

  • This experience is not accessible by pram/strollers.

What's not allowed

  • Late arrivals will not be accommodated.

Additional Information

  • Please note the chosen time must be respected and latecomers will not be accommodated.

  • Please be dressed appropriately. Sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats are not permitted. Your head, knees, and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Comfortable shoes are recommended. We recommend you carry a shawl or a scarf to cover your head.

  • Audio guides can be rented inside the Museums and are charged.

  • The tour assistants will help you enter the Vatican Museums and our services will end with the ticket delivery at the entrance (lobby) of the Museums.

  • There is a security check at the entrance of the Vatican Museum.

  • Adding external guides is not allowed.

  • Please follow the hosting instructions inside the Vatican Museums. Not complying with these will lead to ticket cancellations.

  • 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.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your host at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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