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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Tourists in Vatican Museums, viewing Sistine Chapel's artwork and architecture, Rome.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, Rome.
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, France, Spain and over 105 countries have loved this experience
Andrea Minardi

Andrea

5/5

Jan, 2025

A very nice exhibition. I highly recommend the audio guide and take your time to do the whole tour. The cost of the ticket through Head out is expensive I must say, there is quite a markup on it. By itself the ticket costs 25 euros we paid just over 60. But we were offered breakfast at a nearby cafe where the staff is really nice, friendly and helpful.
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Gaetano Rosario SALVATO

Gaetano

5/5

Jan, 2025

View many works of art by famous authors with the explanation of a trained guide who is available for any request.
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Valéria Simas Martinho Proba

Valéria

4/5

Jan, 2025

We avoided the queues, but we didn't have a guide accompanying us, which made it difficult to enjoy the museum. When we bought the ticket, we understood that we were entitled to a guide to accompany us.
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María Isabel Rebollo Martín

María

5/5

Jan, 2025

Even with the tickets purchased and being 9 in the morning, we had to wait in line due to the large influx of visitors, but the entrance was fluid and the queue moved quickly. It is a visit not to be missed, but it would take a full day to see the magnitude of the museum.
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Adaya Medina Navarro

Adaya

4/5

Jan, 2025

The main advantage is to enter quickly and that they explain the essentials so that you go to the points of greatest interest before and more if they close before other exhibitions. Of course, on the tour you go alone.
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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 - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
Tuesday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
Wednesday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
Thursday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 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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