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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

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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.

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

  • Wander through the Pigna Courtyard and see sculptures, sarcophagi, and ancient artifacts dating back to ancient Greece and Rome at the Pio-Clementino Museum.

  • 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

  • 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 Spain, France, United States and over 102 countries have loved this experience
Joseph Alan Yurek

Joseph

5/5

Apr, 2024

The painted dome perspective is something I'll never forget Paulina was personable and get on track. A memorable experience.
Rolf Dieter Unterlöhner

Rolf

3/5

Apr, 2024

We booked the "hosted entry". At the meeting point, our tickets were printed and handed to us. Then we have been sent to the line/queue which already waits for entry. That's not the procedure, I understand by "hosted entry". There is no added value compared to a inexpensive normal ticket without "hosted entry".
Stuart Thompson

Stuart

4/5

Apr, 2024

though we were a few minutes late to check in, the desk lady was very helpful in getting our final entry pass and pointing us to where we needed to go. It took us a whle to find 97 Viale Vatican so we were sweating bullets to get there close to appt time
Mayra Lizeth Ortega Varona

Mayra

5/5

Apr, 2024

The sales system was clear and helpful. The point where you pick up the tickets was very close to the museum so that favors quite the opposite to the point of delivery of the tickets to the Pantheon.
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Emily Zahra Davey

Emily

4/5

Apr, 2024

Was a good tour. The skip the line ticket experience was good and saved time. The guide at the tour office was really helpful with suggestions for other places to visit.

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

Monday8:00 AM - 7:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 7:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 7:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 7:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 8:00 PMlast entry 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM - 8:00 PMlast entry 6:00 PM
SundayClosed

Sistine Chapel

Monday8:00 AM - 7:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 7:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 7:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 7:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 8:00 PMlast entry 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM - 8:00 PMlast entry 6:00 PM
SundayClosedlast entry 6:00 PM

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 would 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.

  • 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 tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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