Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Ticket + Tour Options

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    2.5 - 3 hours
  • money-transfer-coin-arrow_15355109 Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • face-smiling-hands_10416003 Host or greeter

    English,French,Spanish,Italian,German,Chinese,Polish
  • head-side-headphones_10435857 Optional audio guide

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  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

Highlights

  • Skip the lines with priority entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Discover Vatican art, including Raphael's Rooms and the stunning Gallery of Maps
  • Marvel at Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and "The Last Judgment"
  • Explore freely, with an audioguide, or join a guided tour for extra insights

Your experience

See the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with choices made to fit different likes: decide to look around at your own speed, add value with an audioguide, or join a guide-led walk that will open up the stories of the well-known works.

Skip-the-Line Entrance with Hosted Entry Begin your experience at our office just steps away from the museum entrance where you will be handed pre-booked skip-the-line tickets by a host together with a digital map for easy navigation.

Take some time, sit down and relax while viewing works by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and many others.

Walk through beautiful rooms decorated with frescoes, sculptures, and tapestries on your way to see Michelangelo's amazing ceiling in the Sistine Chapel—there it is waiting to surprise you.

Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audioguide Listen to interesting comments, in addition to fast track access and a digital map.

Learn stories about famous places including the Raphael Rooms and the Gallery of Maps.

Let the audioguide help you understand Michelangelo's great works as you look up at the beautiful ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Take a look at the bright colors of art and history with a trip led by the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Start your time by meeting your guide at our office, letting you skip the lines and jump into the key parts of the Vatican Museums like the Raphael Rooms and Gallery of tapestries.

The smart details shared by your guide bring to life all works of art ending with a stop in the Sistine Chapel where Michelangelo's genius comes out through fun talk.

What's Included
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Sistine Chapel
  • Assistance at the meeting point
  • Digital map of the Vatican Museums
  • Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
  • Downloadable audioguide (if the audioguide option is selected)
  • Headsets to hear your guide clearly (available only for guided tours)
  • Guided tour with a professional guide (available only for guided tours)
What's Excluded
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica's dome

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season, the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
  • Opening hours for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are subject to change due to special events.
  • Children under 6 years old can enter free of charge with a valid ID.
  • June, July, and August are particularly busy as these are high-season months, so expect larger crowds.
  • Visitors booking the audioguide option must bring a charged mobile phone and headphones, as the audioguide is provided via a downloadable app.
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users