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Sistine Chapel

Witness the Sistine Chapel's frescoes, including Michelangelo's masterpieces. Choose from our range of tickets for a Renaissance art experience.

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Sistine Chapel
Tour guide showing a group the intricacies of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican Museums, Rome, included in the Jubilee Silver Pass
Tour guide showing a group around the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel at night in Rome, Italy
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums, Rome.
Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
Small group tour exploring Vatican Museums' art collections.
Tourists in Vatican Museums admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome, Italy, on guided tour.
Guided tour group inside Vatican Museums, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
2 hr
Mobile ticket
  • Skip the long lines and walk straight into the Vatican Museums with your guide—save up to 2 hours of waiting time.

  • Explore world-famous galleries like the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms with expert commentary.

  • In a group of up to 20 guests, enter the Sistine Chapel with powerful context that brings Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes to life.

  • Upgrade to a small-group tour of less than 15 guests for a more personal, engaging experience or add access to the Vatican Gardens.

  • A smart, time-saving way to experience the highlights of a 48-day-long collection in just a few hours.

More details

  • Skip the long lines and walk straight into the Vatican Museums with your guide—save up to 2 hours of waiting time.

  • Explore world-famous galleries like the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms with expert commentary.

  • In a group of up to 20 guests, enter the Sistine Chapel with powerful context that brings Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes to life.

  • Upgrade to a small-group tour of less than 15 guests for a more personal, engaging experience or add access to the Vatican Gardens.

  • A smart, time-saving way to experience the highlights of a 48-day-long collection in just a few hours.

from
€59
St. Peter’s Basilica facade with tourists in Vatican City.
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museums guided tour with visitors admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Vatican Museum Gallery visitors admiring artwork in Sistine Chapel, Rome.
Tour group admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling during Vatican Museums guided tour, Rome.
Vatican Museums guided tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling artwork.
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
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2 hr
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.

  • Walk the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.

  • Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.

  • Upgrade for a fully guided basilica tour to uncover hidden details and dive deeper into its history.

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  • Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.

  • Walk the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.

  • Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.

  • Upgrade for a fully guided basilica tour to uncover hidden details and dive deeper into its history.

from €74.90
€59.92

20% off

Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
Visitors on a small group guided tour inside the Vatican Museums, admiring the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Tourists in Vatican Museums admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome, Italy, on guided tour.
Tour group admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling artwork during Vatican Museum guided tour in Rome.
Vatican Museums tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Tour group admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling during Vatican Museums guided tour, Rome.
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Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line tickets, admiring the intricate artwork and architecture
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2 hr
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Skip the long lines and enter the Vatican Museums with a small group of under 15 guests.

  • Enjoy more personal attention and richer storytelling with an expert guide by your side.

  • Explore masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more without the crowd stress.

  • Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and take it all in—without being rushed.

  • A smaller group makes it easier to ask questions, move freely, and connect with the art on a deeper level.

More details

  • Skip the long lines and enter the Vatican Museums with a small group of under 15 guests.

  • Enjoy more personal attention and richer storytelling with an expert guide by your side.

  • Explore masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more without the crowd stress.

  • Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and take it all in—without being rushed.

  • A smaller group makes it easier to ask questions, move freely, and connect with the art on a deeper level.

from
€86.25
Tourists in Vatican Museums admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome, Italy, on guided tour.
Tourists in Vatican Museums, viewing Sistine Chapel's artwork and architecture, Rome.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, Rome.
Vatican Museums entrance with visitors, Rome, Italy, priority tickets tour.
Tour guide showing a group around the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel at night in Rome, Italy
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate frescoes and historical artifacts in Rome
Tourists on spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, part of Sistine Chapel Tickets tour.
Aerial view of Vatican Gardens in Rome with St. Peter's Basilica in the background
Flexible duration
  • Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.

  • Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.

  • End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.

  • Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.

  • Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.

More details

  • Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.

  • Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.

  • End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.

  • Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.

  • Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.

from €39.90
€31.92

20% off

Aerial view of Saint Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Tourists entering Vatican Museums with skip-the-line tickets, Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring underground chambers of the Colosseum, Rome, with exclusive Rome Super Pass.
Tour guide leading tourists at the Colosseum, Rome, part of the 'Rome in a Day' tour.
St. Peter's Basilica dome view with tourists in St. Peter's Square, Rome.
Tour group inside Vatican Museums, Rome, viewing art en route to Sistine Chapel.
Tourists inside the Colosseum in Rome using the exclusive Rome Super Pass.
Tour guide with group in Colosseum Underground, view of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Colosseum underground tour with view of Roman Forum, Rome.
Tour guide with group in Colosseum Underground, views of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
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7 hr
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Experience the absolute best of Rome on this incredible full-day tour with access to iconic spots like Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and more.

  • Witness Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and massive dome at the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and deep dive into history at the Colosseum.

  • Enjoy breathtaking views from Palatine Hill and venture into the Roman Forum and learn about ancient Roman lifestyle from the professional guide.

  • The tour is available in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian and upgrade your ticket for a semi-guided private tour.

  • Did you know? Julius Caesar's funeral took place inside the Roman Forum and his body was cremated at the site's east corner.

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  • Experience the absolute best of Rome on this incredible full-day tour with access to iconic spots like Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and more.

  • Witness Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and massive dome at the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and deep dive into history at the Colosseum.

  • Enjoy breathtaking views from Palatine Hill and venture into the Roman Forum and learn about ancient Roman lifestyle from the professional guide.

  • The tour is available in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian and upgrade your ticket for a semi-guided private tour.

  • Did you know? Julius Caesar's funeral took place inside the Roman Forum and his body was cremated at the site's east corner.

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€158
Gallery of the Candelabra in Vatican Museum showcasing ornate sculptures and classical architecture.
Vatican Gallery of Maps showcasing detailed frescoes of Italy's regions.
raphael liberation of st peter
Belvedere Torso sculpture in Vatican Museum, Rome, Italy.
Belvedere Courtyard with sculptures and visitors in Vatican City.
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2 hr
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Make the most of your day by gaining priority access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, renowned for their vast art collections.

  • Enter the Vatican Museums before it gets crowded and explore 54 stunning galleries that flaunt Renaissance artists' works, accompanied by a multilingual guide.

  • Witness the iconic masterpiece, "The Creation of Adam," up close at the Sistine Chapel. Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a banquet breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • You can choose between an early morning or after-hours guided tour of the museum by upgrading your ticket.

  • Fun fact: The Vatican Museums have an impressive collection of ancient artifacts, including mummies, Greek and Roman sculptures, and Egyptian sarcophagi.

More details

  • Make the most of your day by gaining priority access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, renowned for their vast art collections.

  • Enter the Vatican Museums before it gets crowded and explore 54 stunning galleries that flaunt Renaissance artists' works, accompanied by a multilingual guide.

  • Witness the iconic masterpiece, "The Creation of Adam," up close at the Sistine Chapel. Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a banquet breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • You can choose between an early morning or after-hours guided tour of the museum by upgrading your ticket.

  • Fun fact: The Vatican Museums have an impressive collection of ancient artifacts, including mummies, Greek and Roman sculptures, and Egyptian sarcophagi.

from
€99
Small-group guided tour exploring Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, featuring iconic artworks and architecture, located in Vatican City
Vatican Museums entrance with visitors, Rome, Italy, priority tickets tour.
Vatican Museum sculpture with intricate details, part of Vatican Gardens open bus tour.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, Rome.
Vatican Gardens open bus tour with view of lush greenery and Vatican Museum in Rome.
Vatican Gardens minibus tour with view of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome.
Vatican Gardens open bus tour with view of lush greenery and Vatican City landmarks.
Woman listening to audio guide at the Vatican Museums
3 hr
Mobile ticket
Audio guide
  • A unique Vatican City experience—start with a scenic open-top bus tour of the lush Vatican Gardens, then explore the historic museums on your own.

  • Ride through history as you glide past Italian, French, and English-style landscapes covering nearly half of Vatican City, all while tuning into a multilingual audio guide.

  • Skip the long lines and step straight into the Vatican Museums, home to world-famous treasures like the Raphael Rooms and classical sculptures.

  • Stand beneath Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, where the breathtaking Last Judgment and Creation of Adam come to life.

More details

  • A unique Vatican City experience—start with a scenic open-top bus tour of the lush Vatican Gardens, then explore the historic museums on your own.

  • Ride through history as you glide past Italian, French, and English-style landscapes covering nearly half of Vatican City, all while tuning into a multilingual audio guide.

  • Skip the long lines and step straight into the Vatican Museums, home to world-famous treasures like the Raphael Rooms and classical sculptures.

  • Stand beneath Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, where the breathtaking Last Judgment and Creation of Adam come to life.

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€51.90
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture.
Sculptures at the Vatican Museums
Gallery of Maps at the Vatican Museums
Sculpture of the River Nile in Vatican Museums, Rome, featuring reclining figure with children.
Visitor admiring ceiling artwork in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Vatican Museums Staircase
St. Peter Basilica, Vatican
Altar of the St. Peter Basilica, Vatican
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3 hr
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Enjoy a fully private Vatican Museums tour with a guide dedicated solely to your group.
  • Skip the ticketing lines and explore top highlights like the Sistine Chapel, Borgia Apartments, and more.
  • Customize your itinerary to match your interests—art, history, architecture, or hidden gems.
  • Access St. Peter’s Basilica through a special passage, avoiding long public lines.
  • Upgrade for a fully guided tour of the Basilica to dive deeper into its iconic masterpieces.

More details

  • Enjoy a fully private Vatican Museums tour with a guide dedicated solely to your group.
  • Skip the ticketing lines and explore top highlights like the Sistine Chapel, Borgia Apartments, and more.
  • Customize your itinerary to match your interests—art, history, architecture, or hidden gems.
  • Access St. Peter’s Basilica through a special passage, avoiding long public lines.
  • Upgrade for a fully guided tour of the Basilica to dive deeper into its iconic masterpieces.
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€599
Small group tour exploring the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, featuring iconic artworks and historical artifacts
Small-group guided tour exploring Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, featuring iconic artworks and architecture, located in Vatican City
Tour group inside Vatican Museums, Rome, viewing art en route to Sistine Chapel.
Tourists admiring frescoes in Vatican Museums' Sistine Chapel, Rome.
Tourists on spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, part of Sistine Chapel Tickets tour.
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2 hr 30 min
Mobile ticket
1 more

Waste no time waiting in any lines with this incredible guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. With a professional guide providing you with commentary and deep insight into all the marvels of the Vatican combined with a total bypass of the entry line at the Museum, this is truly the perfect tour for those who are short on time but want to get their money's worth!

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Waste no time waiting in any lines with this incredible guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. With a professional guide providing you with commentary and deep insight into all the marvels of the Vatican combined with a total bypass of the entry line at the Museum, this is truly the perfect tour for those who are short on time but want to get their money's worth!

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€84

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Timothy Scott James
AU

Timothy

5/5
Australia
Maurizio was an amazing tour guide. His knowledge about every piece of art was sensational. 100% would do this tour again! Very seamless pickup at meeting location and walking us into Vatican City, guiding us through security. Only feedback is not on tour guide but the headsets used. The system is a bit finicky. The headphones are a bit uncomfortable. I'd say the vox or similar wired headphone systems are superior.
Julie Dean
US

Julie

5/5
United States
I am glad that I bought tickets ahead of time to avoid the long lines. It was very crowded, but we made it through. To see the Vatican museum in person was breathtaking!
Regiane Carolina Sanches Bassan
BR

Regiane

5/5
Brazil
It was easy to find the meeting point, the instruction throughout the process to enter the Vatican was easy, accessible, polite and friendly professionals, the museum tour was incredible, the cistine chapel was incredibly charming.
Lemdeghri Alaoui Mouna
MA

Lemdeghri

5/5
Morocco
This experience is perfect for learning about Roman civilization. I suggest that people do it at least once in their lives. Thank you for the organization . ✌️🇲🇦
Patricia B Cruz
US

Patricia

5/5
United States
This experience is perfect for our guide Laura was knowledgeable and pleasant.. She made the tour so interesting. We are so grateful for Laura!!
Felipe Bonales López

Felipe

5/5
Very complete visit, the meeting point very easy to locate. I would have liked to have been able to enjoy a little more of the Sistine Chapel, but there were many people and we passed quickly. Otherwise everything was great !!!!
Jurgita Tamasauskaite

Jurgita

5/5
First time in Rome for us. Booked a tour with Once Upon a Time tours to learn more about the Vatican museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's basilica. Our group consisted of people from Switzerland, Netherlands, America, Canada. Our guide was Marta and she managed to take us through all the beauty that these impressive buildings have to offer in a fun and interesting way. Thanks to Marta we now know that the locals here do not know cheese but mozerella ;-) It was an experience never to forget. And will definitely come back for this again. Grazie mille Rome, grazie mille Marta it was fantastic!!! Jurgita & Edwin from Holland
Sergiu Mocan
MD

Sergiu

5/5
Moldova
Guys, 4:15 PM is the best time to visit the museum. The guide is awesome, skip-the-line is a life saver and you'll see pretty much all the gems you have to! If you're not into Roman Empire and Renaissance just save the money for the aperitivo and the pasta!
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