Museums

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2025-12-15T09:30:00
End: 2025-12-15T11:30:00
Location: Vatican Museums

Entrance to the Vatican Museums with sculptures above the door in Rome.

Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, admiring detailed frescoes.

Vatican Museums gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.

Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Rome.

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Skip long ticketing queues with direct entry or a dedicated host and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo’s iconic The Last Judgment.

4.3/5

(47,189)

Claire

Nov 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Visit the gardens, it's exceptional and in a small group, so very pleasant! I was worried before the appointment because it wasn't very clear, in fact the meeting point is in the museum after the security checks, where you had to show up with your e-ticket at least 25 minutes before the meeting time (you have to take into account how long you'll have to queue before arriving at the security checks). After that, you're completely taken care of, which is very reassuring. An unexpected bonus: we were given an audioguide in the language of our choice on board the mini-bus. The staff were very courteous, and everything was in place to make us feel at ease. We were then left at the entrance to the tour as advertised.

Charlyn

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Booking a hosted skip the line ticket made it so easy for us to get into the Vatican Museums. After receiving detailed instructions on where to meet, we met our host,Jonathan, at the Inside Out office, which was very close to the main entrance of the museum. I think without a host, we would have waited in the very long line and maybe even the wrong one. Jonathan got us to the front of the line, through security, and escorted us right up to the 2nd entrance where we got in quickly. We spent about 2 hours exploring until we reached the Sistine Chapel. It was a wonderful experience, and yes, we would book it again. Tip: Bring headphones so you can listen to their provided audio tour on your phone or on the MP3 device you can rent at the museum for 8€.

Maria

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Visiting the Vatican was truly an unforgettable experience. Before going, I could not have imagined the size and beauty of the buildings — they were far beyond what any photo could show. The guide contacted us beforehand with clear instructions about when and where to arrive, which made everything easy and well-organized. Once we got there, the guide helped us find the right line and explained everything in a friendly and professional way. Although there were many people, it never felt too crowded or stressful. The atmosphere was calm and respectful. The paintings and decorations were simply indescribable — their detail and colors left me speechless. It was an inspiring and breathtaking visit that I would highly recommend to anyone.

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.

Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Hosted skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums with ticket redemption (as per option selected)

Vatican Garden open bus tour (as per option selected)

Guided tour of Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel (as per option selected)

Booking and service charges

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Massimo
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel is an experience that goes far beyond a simple walk among works of art: it is a true journey into history, beauty, and human genius. From the moment you enter, the Vatican Museums are striking for the vastness and richness of the collections. Each room recounts a different era, including classical sculptures, tapestries, maps and breathtaking Renaissance masterpieces. The tour is long and often crowded, but the organization still allows you to fully enjoy the works, especially if you take the time to observe the details and let your curiosity guide you. The most anticipated moment comes with the entrance to the Sistine Chapel. Here, time seems to stand still. Looking up and admiring Michelangelo's frescoes is an emotion that is hard to describe: the power of the figures, the harmony of the colors, and the drama of the scenes create a unique and solemn atmosphere. The silence required inside helps make the experience even more intense and respectful of the sacred place. In conclusion, a visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel is not to be missed, not only for art enthusiasts, but for anyone who wants to get in touch with one of the highest expressions of world culture. An experience that enriches, excites and remains etched in the memory.
Husein
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel was one of the highlights of our trip to Rome — and the Skip-the-Line ticket definitely made the experience smoother compared to joining the huge general queue. We were able to go straight to the ticket collection point, avoid the hours-long purchase queue, and enter the museum in much less time, which was a huge relief on such a busy day.
Ozcorta
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
lots of people but optimal organization of time slots, same for security control and only downside, 1 hour before the visit we learned that the person who was supposed to manage the group would not be available, which in the end was not a bad thing because we were able to manage our visit at our own pace and that visit must be done at least once.
Clara
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I had the best experience booking with headout! I missed my train in the morning and was worried i wouldn't be able to keep my skip the line reservation due to being late. But my guide was very kind and texted me to get my ETA and assured me she'd wait for me with my ticket. The day was truly a dream come true! I am so grateful I booked with headout ahead of time!
Laura
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The best experience in Rome. I booked Skip-the-Line Tickets with hosting, we met at the meeting point, they gave me a sticker there, and then they guided us all the way to the staircase inside the Vatican Museums. I was moved to tears by this art; most of the time my head was tilted up toward the magnificent ceilings, and I would probably even return there again.

Skip the long lines and explore the Vatican’s artistic wonders on your own schedule with timed entry access.

Getting started

Arrive at the Vatican Museums entrance at your selected time and show your mobile voucher. You’ll bypass the ticket counter and proceed through a quick security check. From there, head straight inside—no need to queue for tickets.

What to expect

Vatican Museums

Step into one of the world’s most iconic art collections, featuring treasures from ancient Rome to the High Renaissance.

Gallery of Maps & other highlights

Admire ornate tapestries, centuries-old sculptures, and masterpieces like the Gallery of Maps—each room more breathtaking than the last.

Sistine Chapel

End your visit inside the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s Last Judgment and Creation of Adam cover the walls and ceiling.

Vatican Museums

Monday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Tuesday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Wednesday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Thursday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Friday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Saturday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Sunday	Closed

Castel St. Angelo

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:30pm

Sistine Chapel

Monday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	Closed

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes as the experience requires a fair amount of walking.

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.

When in Sistine Chapel, silence is mandatory and photography is prohibited. Guides will provide all necessary and interesting details before entry.

Luggage and/or large bags are not allowed inside the venue. You may drop off your bags with the free cloakroom service.

Pets and other small animals are not allowed in the venue.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

This type of visit cannot be booked online—tickets are issued in person at the Special Permits and/or Reception desks in the museum hall upon presentation of a certificate of invalidity. The Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire and free entry for visitors with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) and a companion if required. Click here for the accessible route.

Additional information

Names are mandatory for all the bookings. Double check the names at check out for a hassle-free entry and be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.

The entrance to the Museums is timed. Be sure to select your activity starting time when booking. Once inside the Museums, you will be free to explore at your own pace.

If you've chosen the Vatican Gardens open-bus tour, your visit will begin with the garden tour, followed by entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. The multilingual audio guide is available during the garden tour only—not for the museum and chapel visit.

Please note that the Vatican reserves the right to close the Sistine Chapel at short notice for institutional events

Although not included in these tickets, access to St. Peter's Basilica is free. Please expect long waiting times during peak season for both, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica.

If you’ve opted for hosted entry, keep in mind that the host is not a guide—they’re simply there to assist and escort you through the entry process.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

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