Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

The whole experience of booking online for priority access worked beautifully. One still has to queue a little for a security check (which I would never complain about in view of ...). The instructions given to find the office (meeting point) were extremely easy and, in fact, we have discovered that taxi drivers are well used to these "meeting points" for the various attractions. In this case, the meeting point was directly opposite the Vatican itself. As for the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, what can I say that hasn't already been said. It's awe inspiring and, whilst I am neither a Roman Catholic, nor very religious, I have a healthy respect for the Papal Office and meaning of the Vatican as an institution - together with the way Rome and the Church shaped the future. Clearly an experience not to be missed!

We got the skip the line passes only, we did not get the guided tour. And whilst it did exactly what it says we skipped the main line it's not a complete skip as we ended up in a queue for about half an hour with all the other "skip the line" groups. The team were a little dismissive of the "skip" group to be honest and spent more time rounding up the guided tours. Part of the ticket stated hosted entry to the Vatican, however we weren't even walked to the Vatican with a host, they walked us to the traffic lights outside their building and told us just to walk up ourselves. What part of that is hosted?? It was then on members of our group to navigate a city we didn't know to find a queue we had little information on. We ended up being a little lost until other people guided our team to the back of the queue. Like I said, the ticket done what it was supposed to, but it cannot claim to be hosted entry when it isn't. For that reason I think it's a bit much to charge.

I absolutely understand the amount of people that want to visit the Vatican and the difficulty on controlling the number of visitors as the time inside the venue could last from 1h to the whole day. However, the Sistine Chapen experience could be booked in slots or organised differently so everyone can enjoy it. At the same time it would be great to extend the "No Photos" to the whole venue as it was complicated to enjoy admiring something without someone rushing us so they could take some pictures or directly pushing you out. On the other hand, the venue is as impressive and beautiful as I remembered it.

The museum visit was great - the fact that this sign charged almost $50 a ticket just to get in - no guide, no audio - was a scam . . .

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

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".

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

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.

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.

When I bought it, I thought I'd have a guide, but that's not what happened. That's why I don't give it top marks, but the fact that I didn't have to queue was great.

Visiting the Vatican Museums was great. They changed our tickets without waiting and then we didn't wait at all. Thank you for a perfect experience!

Reception limited to a paper document to be scanned at the entrance to the queue holder. No detailed explanation, but we appreciated not having to queue, which is why tickets were reserved and paid for in advance. Far too many people, so friendliness is limited.

Being able to get in quickly and go round the museum without a guide. Those groups with guides seem to take an incredibly long time and it was very crowded.

The queue moved very quickly once access was granted. The staff were very kind and helped with any questions. I recommend it!

The entry process was seamless! We barely had to stand in line, this was the Best decision we did for the Vatican. An extraordinary experience

It was a beautiful experience! We got into the Vatican museums in 10 min with the option to "salta filla" and after that we had time to look and enjoy the museums all afternoon. Thank you again!

The appointment took place at the agreed time and we were admitted to the Vatican without a hitch. Only downside: the price. Half the price of the entrance ticket.

The tour guide Markus from Tyrol was simply great! Extremely personable...technically excellent and a pleasant and calm manner. We were thrilled. Best regards Markus and Martina from Kaprun

Was not sure on directions to find the ticket pick up point at crown tours. Might have helped find it if we had that name not just an address although my phone was playing up so no goole maps and our tour had been put back 30 minutes & i didnt get the message. Not to worry staff were helpful and escorted our group to the skip the line queue which takes around 15 minutes from the office to the entrance. I found the initial part on the visit great but didn't realise you had to go through so many museums and rooms before the sistine Chapel. This was unfortunate as we were all tired by the time we got to the big moment. We were herded like cattle into the Chapel where people were talking, children running around and people taking photos. It was spoiled by this with guards telling people off, quite rightly. So crowded we did not have chance to stay and observe, shame. If your not good with digital stuff get someone to help with app and ticket info and get a street map to ease your journey.

I just think it's too much to have to go through a tour operator to get in without waiting for 5 hours. This increases the price of the ticket..... The price of the audio guide is also excessive.