Vatican City: Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line-Ticket

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    1 day
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Highlights

  • Explore the Vatican Museums at your own pace and at a time that suits you best
  • Be captivated by Michelangelo's iconic fresco in the Sistine Chapel
  • Skip the long ticket lines with the exclusive entrance for hassle-free access
  • Visit the Raphael Rooms
  • Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo Painting

Your experience

Begin a marvelous journey through hundreds of years of art and religious history with fast access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

Say goodbye to long ticket lines and enjoy being able to see this famous place at your own speed.

Begin your visit at the Greek Cross Hall, where richly decorated sarcophagus covers tell the stories of ancient rulers.

Let your curiosity lead you to the Cabinet of the Masks, where stunning details are ready for you to find or wander into the Sala degli Animali and see statues showing both imagined and real creatures.

Then see the lovely Upper Galleries with the famous Gallery of Maps showing views of explorers and map-makers from many times in history.

Step into the beauty of the Raphael Rooms, filled with art from the Renaissance, and take a peaceful break in the old Borgia Apartments.

Finally, get to the high point of your trip—the Sistine Chapel.

Look in awe under the great paintings of Michelangelo, going from The Creation of Adam to The Last Judgment, a work of art that has drawn many people for years.

With your audioguide, plunge into the stories and enigmas that stand behind each work of art.

The self-guided tour will help you to enjoy every minute of your visit, allowing you to savor it as long as you want.

This is not a tour; it is rather an exploration of the being of art, history, and spirituality.

What's Included
  • Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Self-paced exploration of the Museums and Chapel
  • Access to the Greek Cross Gallery, Cabinet of the Masks, and Sala degli Animali
  • Visit to the Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms
  • Access to the Borgia Apartments and the Sistine Chapel
What's Excluded
  • Guided tours (available at an additional cost)
  • Food and beverages
  • Transportation to and from the Vatican Museums
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Personal expenses, such as souvenirs or additional services

To Remember