Museums

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets

Name: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets
Start: 2024-12-27T14:30:00
End: 2024-12-27T17:30:00
Location: Rome

Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate artwork and architecture in 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

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!
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)
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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Saki

3/5

Dec, 2024

Unacceptable not to allow an elderly person to cut through to the Sistine Chapel. Whereas some groups do. A. Cafeteria no seating. Exit with lots of stairs. No one could tell us where an elevator was. So the end was spoiled. Not worthy of the place.

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Valentina

5/5

Dec, 2024

The was the exhibition was interesting, we had a chance to dive into ancient Egypt and continue through the history Rome. Nice to find one's municipality on maps and then get lost in the room dedicated to Raphael. The Sistine Chapel and the Last Judgment seen live intoxicates the eyes and the spirit, and the same goes for the garden.

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Vanessa

5/5

Dec, 2024

The place was gorgeous, unbelievably beautiful. The Vatican Museum was quite huge but not so crowded, and the security allowed us to enter early. The Sistine Chapel was a bit noisy but incredibly nice. Even without a guide, we were able to find our way around. Great experience!

Kirsten

5/5

Dec, 2024

Worked fine with tickets on smartphone, and no queue at the entrance. A little crowded at security, but otherwise ok. In the museum there was fine space but in the Sistine Chapel there were really many people. Glad we were not here in high season.

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Martina

5/5

Dec, 2024

We spent over four hours in the museums, exploring everything from the Pinacoteca to the Sistine Chapel. However, we were most impressed by Raphael's School of Athens. We appreciated the smaller number of visitors.

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Your experience

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.

Operating hours

Vatican Museums

Monday	08:00 AM - 07:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Tuesday	08:00 AM - 07:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Wednesday	08:00 AM - 07:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Thursday	08:00 AM - 07:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Friday	08:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 06:00 PM
Saturday	08:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 06:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

Castel St. Angelo

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM

Sistine Chapel

Monday	08:00 AM - 07:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Tuesday	08:00 AM - 07:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Wednesday	08:00 AM - 07:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Thursday	08:00 AM - 07:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Friday	08:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 06:00 PM
Saturday	08:00 AM - 08:00 PM	last entry 06:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

Know before you go

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.

My tickets

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.