Skip long ticketing queues with direct entry or a dedicated host and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo’s iconic The Last Judgment.
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Save 1-2 hours by skipping the ticketing queues and entering at your chosen time slot to minimize delays and maximize your experience.
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Choose direct entry to scan your voucher and walk straight in, or opt for hosted entry to have a guide assist with ticket redemption and lead you to the museum entrance.
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Explore the Vatican Museums' iconic galleries, including the Pine Courtyard, Pius Clementino Museum, and Candelabra Gallery.
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Conclude your visit at the Sistine Chapel, where you can marvel at Michelangelo's masterpiece, The Last Judgement, featuring over 300 painted figures.
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Choose an upgrade to enjoy a scenic Vatican Gardens tour by open bus before your visit.
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Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
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Hosted entry to Vatican Museums with ticket redemption (as per option selected)
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Vatican Garden open bus tour (as per option selected)
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Booking and service charges
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Live guide
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Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
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Gratuities
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from France, Spain, United States and over 108 countries have loved this experience
Fiona
Mar, 2025
All beautiful. And very clean despite so many visitors. Happy to see the living faith of the praying pilgrims alongside the many tourists.
Yoko
Feb, 2025
If you strongly hope to see The Last Judgement, I recommend you book a ticket for early morning and go straight to Sistine chapel as soon as you enter the museum! When I arrived there around 9:30, it was not so crowded and I could feel relaxed while watching the painting. After 10:00 am, there were a lot of people in the chapel and it was hard to take time to see the painting. I'm so happy that I could finally see some masterpieces that I had dreamed to see since I was a high school student. I was so moved that I went back to see them several times while I was in the museum.At the end of the day I got exhausted as the museum was much larger than I expected. However it's worth visiting!
Urgorry
Feb, 2025
We were able to avoid the long queues thanks to our guide. We really appreciated this. No time wasted. All the museums are magnificentView original review in FrenchAndrea
Feb, 2025
It was my second time entering the Vatican Museums. But everything was like the first one an experience Unique and always fascinatingView original review in Italian
Helga
Jan, 2025
Great experience. Easy to find meeting point. A tourguide took us to the Vatican Museums with no waiting in line. Just the safety check and you are off to go to one of the most beautiful Museums in the world.
Skip long queues at entry as a host escorts you to the Museums or wing it with direct entry. No matter your choice, you are in for an artistic ride spanning decades.
Marvel at renaissance artworks
The Vatican Museums are home to many classical sculptures, tapestries, and paintings by Renaissance greats such as Raphael, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Bernini, and Leonardo da Vinci. A section of the museum is also dedicated to Modern Religious Art.
Watch out for the only painting by Vincent Van Gogh that graces the Vatican Museums - his very own rendition of The Pieta. Drawing inspiration from Eugene Delacroix, this is the lone work Van Gogh made representing Jesus.
The iconic sections of the Vatican Museums that one should visit are the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Maps, the Sala Rotunda, the Gallery of Statues, and the Hall of Busts.
Admire the genius of Michelangelo at Sistine Chapel
Situated at the end of the Vatican Museums and neighboring St. Peter's Basilica is the famed Sistine Chapel. Originally built in the 15th century, its walls and ceilings have since been covered by some of the most astounding frescoes ever produced.
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is especially renowned, animated with over 300 figures. Intricately painted by Michelangelo over 5 years in the 16th century, it is considered a cornerstone of Western art. The Last Judgement covers the wall behind the altar in the Sistine Chapel and is one of the most famous artworks worldwide.
What to bring
- Wear comfortable shoes as the experience requires a fair amount of walking.
What's not allowed
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Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.
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When in Sistine Chapel, silence is mandatory and photography is prohibited. Guides will provide all necessary and interesting details before entry.
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Luggage and/or large bags are not allowed inside the venue. You may drop off your bags with the free cloakroom service.
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Pets and other small animals are not allowed in the venue.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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The Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire and free entry for visitors with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) and a companion if required. Click here for the accessible route.
Additional information
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Names are mandatory for all the bookings. Double check the names at check out for a hassle-free entry and be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.
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The entrance to the Museums is timed. Be sure to select your activity starting time when booking. Once inside the Museums, you will be free to explore at your own pace.
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If you've chosen the Vatican Gardens open bus tour, please note that the multilingual audio guide is only available during the tour and not for your Museum and Chapel visit.
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Although not included in these tickets, access to St. Peter's Basilica is free. Please expect long waiting times during peak season for both, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Ticket redemption point
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
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