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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets

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Visitors in the Gallery of Maps at Vatican Museum
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Access some of the greatest Renaissance art at the Vatican — from the monumental Gallery of Maps to Michelangelo's masterpiece at the Sistine Chapel.

Highlights

  • 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!

  • Complete your experience by adding a tour of the sprawling Vatican Gardens by minibus along with an enriching audio guide.

  • 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?

Inclusions

  • Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

  • Hosted entry to Vatican Museums with ticket redemption (as per option selected)

  • Minibus tour of Vatican Gardens with audio guide (as per option selected)

  • Entry to Castel Sant'Angelo (as per option selected)

  • Booking and service charges

Exclusions

  • Live guide

  • Entry to St. Peter's Basilica

  • Gratuities

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from France, Spain, United States and over 91 countries have loved this experience
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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GODFIRNON Myriam

Godfirnon

4/5

Nov, 2024

Beautiful place, but impossible to stay focused for that long. We should be able to do the tour in several days.
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bordin celine

Bordin

3/5

Nov, 2024

When I bought my ticket online, it said museums, Sistine chapel and gardens. In fact, the ticket did not include the gardens. So I was disappointed. What's more, it said I had to exchange the ticket on the spot, which is not necessary. Confusion.
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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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Frank Hermann Nöthen

Frank

4/5

Nov, 2024

Everything worked out perfectly. Suggestion: Advise your customers that it makes no sense to be on site more than 15 minutes before the appointment. There is no earlier admission.
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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.

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

Castel St. Angelo

MondayClosed
Tuesday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM

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

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable shoes as the experience requires a fair amount of walking.

What's not allowed

  • Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.

  • Inside the Sistine Chapel, it's all about the quiet vibes. No chatting, no phones and no photos, just pure admiration.

  • Luggage and/or large bags are not allowed inside the venue. You may drop off your bags with the free cloakroom service.

  • Pets and other small animals are not allowed in the venue.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • If you've selected hosted entry, please head to the meeting point specified on your voucher. Please do not head to the entrance of the Vatican Museum directly before meeting your host.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Inside the Sistine Chapel, it's all about the quiet vibes. No chatting, no phones and no photos, just pure admiration.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

  • 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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