Explore at your pace
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.
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Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.
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Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.
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End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.
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Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.
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Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.
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- Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Hosted entry to Vatican Museums with ticket redemption (as per option selected)
- Vatican Garden open bus tour (as per option selected)
- Booking and service charges
- Live guide
- Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
- Gratuities
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, France, Spain and over 110 countries have loved this experience
Maria
Jul, 2025Verified booking
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
Jul, 2025Verified booking
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
Jul, 2025Verified booking
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!
Kelly
Jul, 2025Verified booking
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.
Julie
Jul, 2025Verified booking
We found our guide very easily, and he accompanied us to the entrance of the museum, with no waiting despite the impressive crowds that day. Excellent service!
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.
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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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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.
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