Skip-The-Ticket-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Entry

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    4 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
  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • portal-enter_10462703 Skip the line through a separate entrance

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Highlights

  • Skip the long ticket line to the Vatican Museums
  • See staggering works of art from the papal collections
  • Marvel at frescoes by Michelangelo
  • Go to the Gallery of Maps to see early maps of the world
  • Admire classical sculptures in the Museo Pio Clementino

Your experience

Save your time with skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, where gain access to one of the most impressive art collections in the whole world.

Exchange your voucher for an entrance ticket at the meeting point and then discover the museums on your own.

Look at the quad garden of the Vatican Pinacoteca made by architect Luca Beltrami for Pope Pius XI.

See the old statues kept in the Museo Pio Clementino, which has the Hall of Animals started under Pope Pius VI.

Go to the Vatican Library, or walk among the grand candelabra shown in the Gallery of Chandeliers.

Study the works of first map-makers in the Gallery of Maps, and check out the Raphael Rooms found inside the private rooms of the pope.

A most conclusive highlight of the experience is the famous Sistine Chapel, presenting the beautiful frescoes made by Michelangelo.

See the old history inside the Etruscan Museums, and enjoy the museum's features that have a place to eat for your comfort.

You can stay as long as you want in the museums giving you plenty of time to look at one of the biggest art collections in the world.

Notice: It is important to note that access to some parts of the Vatican Museums and St.

Peter's Basilica may not be possible during the Jubilee Year because of religious ceremonies, which are beyond our control.

Thank you for your understanding.

Disclaimer: Please note that there shall be no partial refunds if, due to circumstances beyond our control, the Sistine Chapel is not accessible.

What's Included
  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums
What's Excluded
  • Live guide
  • Audio guide (available for rent at the lobby)
  • Transportation
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Please ensure you arrive on time as your ticket is only valid for entry on the date and time slot indicated on your voucher. This is not a tour, you explore the Vatican Museums at your pace
  • On arrival at the Vatican, all visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
  • Audio guides with pre-recorded commentary are available for rent in the lobby of the Vatican Museums
  • Please dress appropriately to visit a religious site. Access to the Vatican Museums is permitted only to those dressed in suitable attire (no sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts or hats)
  • For the issuance of Vatican Museums tickets, providing a first name and surname is mandatory. Without this information, the ticket cannot be issued. It is mandatory to bring your passport or valid ID card on the day of the tour.
  • By purchasing, you agree to follow our instructions. External guides are banned. Non-compliance forfeits your ticket without refund.
Not Suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users