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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Entrance to the Vatican Museums with sculptures above the door in Rome.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, featuring detailed map frescoes.
Group of tourists enjoying a skip-the-line tour at the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate artwork
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line tickets, admiring the intricate artwork and architecture

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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.

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Emanuele Baraldini

Emanuele

Jun 2025
Verified booking
After an initial misunderstanding, in which I misinterpreted the description of the tour and thought that it included a guide inside the museum, I have to consider myself satisfied with the service provided by the agency. After accreditation at the tourist office, we headed accompanied by the agency's operator, to the entrance of the Vatican museums where we did not wait in line and entered easily without wasting time. Once inside, you can purchase an audio guide that will accompany you throughout the museum tour. As for the service, I highly recommend it to save time in access operations. Otherwise, museums and Chapel I think do not need reviews
Ghina Brogan

Ghina

Jul 2025
Verified booking
Visiting the Vatican was an unforgettable experience. The moment you enter St. Peter’s Square, you’re surrounded by a sense of history, grandeur, and peace. The Basiliblob:https://reviews.headout.com/c7cfc0a4-b678-4b07-ab64-59d3acbb5021ca is breathtaking—with its immense dome, beautiful sculptures, and sacred atmosphere, it left me speechless. The Vatican Museums are a treasure trove of art, history, and culture—every hallway tells a story. And of course, seeing the Sistine Chapel in person was magical. Michelangelo’s ceiling truly lives up to the hype. Whether you’re religious or not, the beauty, artistry, and sheer scale of it all is deeply moving. Highly recommend giving yourself a full day to take it all in.
Theresa Smith

Theresa

Jul 2025
Verified booking
I bought these tickets last minute as the official tickets were sold out - I avoid buying tickets from third party websites but our last experience in Portugal with headout was great so I thought "why not?". And it was nothing short of amazing! I picked my ticket up from the office no dramas, skipped the longest line and got straight into the Vatican Museums! Honestly I could spend an entire day there, so much to look at! So many Ancient Roman and Egyptian sculptures and paintings, not to mention all the works from Michelangelo. 100% recommend.
    • 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

    • Admire the coffered ceiling and the windows with triangular gables at Patrizi Montoro Palace, home to three paintings by Italian artist, Carvaggio.

    • 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.

    • Skip-the-line escorted entry into Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

    • Reserved entry ticket to Patrizi Montoro Palace

    • Designated host

    • Assistance from onsite representative

    • Professional tour guide

    • Audio guide (chargeable)

    • Transportation

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Guests from United States, France, Spain and over 108 countries have loved this experience

    Maria Jose Sanchez Fernandez

    Maria

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    We avoided a long queue to get in, but it's 25€ per person. I don't know exactly what the prices are on the official website and how much of a queue you actually avoid.
    Raj Daniel Singh Arjan Singh

    Raj

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    It was a simple quick process. We met the guide exactly at where we instructed to meet her which was very easy. We were then guided into the Vatican museum and were able to take it free and easy at our own pace. Truly recommended.
    Marharyta Kuprynenko

    Marharyta

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Very convenient meeting point and I was amazed by how fast we entered the Vatican! I don’t regret a single cent spent on this skip-the-line service — the regular queues looked like 4–5 hours long under the sun. Thanks to this, our visit went so much smoother and more enjoyable! Highly recommend!
    George Peat

    George

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    I was genuinely taken aback at numerous points by the museum. The build up to the Sistene Chapel was decked by gorgeous interiors that got better the closer you got
    Kelly Mahan Percivall

    Kelly

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    I saw some reviews that suggested that this was difficult but I found it easy. The meet up location was close to the Vatican and the guide was polite and organized. An easy entrance into the Vatican and then ... prepared to be wowed.
  • 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

    Monday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Tuesday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Wednesday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Thursday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Friday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Saturday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    SundayClosed

    Sistine Chapel

    Monday08:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:00pm
    Tuesday08:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:00pm
    Wednesday08:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:00pm
    Thursday08:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:00pm
    Friday08:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:00pm
    Saturday08:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:00pm
    SundayClosed
  • 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 will 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.

    • Adding external guides is not allowed.

    • Please follow the hosting instructions inside the Vatican Museums. Not complying with these will lead to ticket cancellations.

    • Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures.

    • The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.

    • 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 visit to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

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

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