Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets

• Direct or hosted entry, the choice is yours. Either way, if you're looking to explore the Vatican Museums at your own pace, this option is for you!

• Complete your experience by adding a tour of the sprawling Vatican Gardens by minibus along with an enriching audio guide.

• Step into the Pine Courtyard, Pius Clementino Museum, Candelabra Gallery, and many more! If selected, a host lets you skip the redemption process.

• Place yourself in the heart of the papacy, look around the official residence of the Pope, and marvel at the murals of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.

• Fun fact: The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is said to have 343 figures painted by Michelangelo, can you count them all?

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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.

• Inside the Sistine Chapel, it's all about the quiet vibes. No chatting, no phones and no photos, just pure admiration.

• 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.

• 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

• If you've selected hosted entry, please head to the meeting point specified on your voucher. Please do not head to the entrance of the Vatican Museum directly before meeting your host.

• 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.

• 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.

• Inside the Sistine Chapel, it's all about the quiet vibes. No chatting, no phones and no photos, just pure admiration.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

• Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid delays.

• If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

• Please note that guests with disabilities can enter for free.

Meeting point

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

• Please find your host at the meeting point specified on the voucher, who will assist you in the check-in process. Please do not head to the entrance of the Vatican Museum directly before meeting your host.