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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets

Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate artwork and architecture in Rome
Visitors in the Gallery of Maps at Vatican Museum
Priority Tickets to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Accompanied Entrance-8
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Access some of the greatest Renaissance art at the Vatican — from the monumental Gallery of Maps to Michelangelo's masterpiece at the Sistine Chapel.

Highlights

  • 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?

Inclusions

  • Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

  • Hosted entry to Vatican Museums with ticket redemption (as per option selected)

  • Minibus tour of Vatican Gardens with audio guide (as per option selected)

  • Entry to Castel Sant'Angelo (as per option selected)

  • Booking and service charges

Exclusions

  • Live guide

  • Entry to St. Peter's Basilica

  • Gratuities

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from France, Spain, United States and over 90 countries have loved this experience
Elvia Sonia Mejía Duclós

Elvia

3/5

Oct, 2024

At the end of the purchase of tickets you must have access to the tickets .... and not exchange it for a ticket in a local on the day of the visit ... to us who are adults (my sisters and I) generated difficulties .... we lost about an hour to gain access.
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De Meslon

De

4/5

Oct, 2024

There wasn't much of a wait to get into the Vatican Museum, as the tickets were all free of charge. But we didn't see a guide, so we did the tour ourselves.
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Heladio Esteban Tron

Heladio

5/5

Oct, 2024

The exhibition was extraordinary. The fact that we booked the Headout service in advance allowed us to avoid queues in the rain. Although our guide who arranged the entrance did not speak Spanish, he took care to show us everything we needed to enjoy the experience. He was great. I think his name was Ra
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Mario Montero

Mario

3/5

Oct, 2024

I think the visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are overrated. The amount of people was suffocating and overwhelming. It gave me the impression of being an animal on its way to the slaughterhouse. In the Sistine Chapel the guards look like executioners and treat visitors very badly. I traveled almost a full day from my country to get to Italy so the expectations were high.
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Cynthia Cipoletti

Cynthia

5/5

Oct, 2024

Our tour guide was incredible (I wish we remembered her name)!! She was so knowledgeable but in an interactive and exciting way!

Skip long queues at entry as a host escorts you to the Museums or wing it with direct entry. No matter your choice, you are in for an artistic ride spanning decades.

Marvel at renaissance artworks

The Vatican Museums are home to many classical sculptures, tapestries, and paintings by Renaissance greats such as Raphael, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Bernini, and Leonardo da Vinci. A section of the museum is also dedicated to Modern Religious Art.

Watch out for the only painting by Vincent Van Gogh that graces the Vatican Museums - his very own rendition of The Pieta. Drawing inspiration from Eugene Delacroix, this is the lone work Van Gogh made representing Jesus.

The iconic sections of the Vatican Museums that one should visit are the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Maps, the Sala Rotunda, the Gallery of Statues, and the Hall of Busts.

Admire the genius of Michelangelo at Sistine Chapel

Situated at the end of the Vatican Museums and neighboring St. Peter's Basilica is the famed Sistine Chapel. Originally built in the 15th century, its walls and ceilings have since been covered by some of the most astounding frescoes ever produced.

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is especially renowned, animated with over 300 figures. Intricately painted by Michelangelo over 5 years in the 16th century, it is considered a cornerstone of Western art. The Last Judgement covers the wall behind the altar in the Sistine Chapel and is one of the most famous artworks worldwide.

Vatican Museums

Monday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Tuesday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Wednesday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Thursday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Friday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
Saturday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
SundayClosed

Castel St. Angelo

MondayClosed
Tuesday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM

Sistine Chapel

Monday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Tuesday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Wednesday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Thursday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Friday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
Saturday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
SundayClosed

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.

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