Museums

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2026-01-05T09:15:00
End: 2026-01-05T20:00:00
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.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

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

(47,517)

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.

Ketevan

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

On November 18th, my daughter and I had the pleasure of visiting the Vatican accompanied by our guide, Francesca (name to be confirmed). From the outset, she conducted the tour with a high level of professionalism and courtesy, immediately putting me at ease despite my initial nervousness about the meeting. Her knowledge of the Vatican Museums was truly impressive. The way she presented the history, context, and significance of the artworks was both eloquent and engaging. Her explanations transformed the visit into a captivating and memorable experience. The entire tour proceeded flawlessly, and we felt well cared for throughout. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking a well-organised and enriching Vatican visit.

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
Thaao
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
This was by far our favourite tour of our European holiday. Barbera was an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging, with explanations that were easy to follow and brought to life through her expressive delivery. We were especially grateful for her patience at the start, as our little one needed a bathroom break and we arrived slightly closer to the start time than usual. Although the tour is typically three hours, Barbera was very generous with her time, frequently stopping to highlight and explain details throughout the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, including paintings, tapestries, sculptures, and architectural features. She was funny, courteous, and truly enriched our experience. We absolutely loved this tour and would highly recommend Barbera to anyone visiting the Vatican.
Edsel
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Roberta was an outstanding tour guide at the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Her knowledge was exceptional, and she explained the history, art, and symbolism with clarity and passion. She made even the most complex details easy to understand and kept the entire group engaged throughout the tour. Roberta’s storytelling brought the masterpieces to life, especially in the Sistine Chapel, where her explanations truly deepened the experience. She was professional, friendly, and attentive to everyone’s needs, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. I highly recommend Roberta to anyone visiting the Vatican—she made our visit truly unforgettable.
Stephanie
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Great experience. We had the best line cutter in the world. At least two hours less in line. We were hallucinating. The guide took us right into the building. There was no queue except at the entrance to the chapel. But it's not a queue, it's more like people entering, but it's fluid. principal. We also went through security in front of everyone. The guide was super nice and smiling. I highly recommend it. We paid 140chf and it was well worth it. VIP service
Giorgi
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Visiting the Sistine Chapel was an incredibly emotional experience. Seeing such extraordinary monuments and sculptures with my own eyes made me feel deeply connected to the past. Standing there, you can almost imagine how people lived centuries ago and how they managed to create something so powerful, detailed, and timeless without the technology we have today.
Iraklis
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Easy to find and check in, organised,really experience, skip the lines was excellent and very important , safety tickets, Little expensive but for last minute reservation , it is fine and acceptable. Trust them 100% Don't be worry. Trust them if you buy tickets from this company

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 - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Saturday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
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.