Museums

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2025-12-12T13:20:00
End: 2025-12-12T20:00:00
Location: Rome

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.

Statue of river god Oceanus surrounded by figures in Vatican Museums.

Marble statues in the Vatican Museums corridor, part of the skip-the-line tour.

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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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4.4/5

(30,203)

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.

Christine

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

There was a blip meeting up with the host ,as we thought that it was a group thing and nobody was at the meeting place. The host text us when we'd made our way up to the entrance to the museum. We could not use the bar code on the confirmation as this is NOT a ticket. Apparently we were to ring the bell at the address but there was no indication to do that on our confirmation letter and the door where the address was, was for several.properties. It would be helpful if this was noted. Nevertheless our host found us and was really helpful at getting us straight on past the crowds. We were in there hours, lots to see and amazing collection. The Sistine Chapel was beautiful and steeped in the history of past conclaves.

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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What our guests say
Ozcorta
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
lots of people but optimal organization of time slots, same for security control and only downside, 1 hour before the visit we learned that the person who was supposed to manage the group would not be available, which in the end was not a bad thing because we were able to manage our visit at our own pace and that visit must be done at least once.
Laura
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The best experience in Rome. I booked Skip-the-Line Tickets with hosting, we met at the meeting point, they gave me a sticker there, and then they guided us all the way to the staircase inside the Vatican Museums. I was moved to tears by this art; most of the time my head was tilted up toward the magnificent ceilings, and I would probably even return there again.
Monica
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
more than positive experience, everything perfect, from collecting the tickets punctualiassimi, to the accompaniment to the point to enter. The Vatican Museums , visited for the first time , exciting I dare say, the Sistine Chapel an absolute masterpiece ( too many people inside unfortunately). I highly recommend this experience
Bruno
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Truly amazing experience, very few people , real line jumping even though there might not have been a need for it, nice and knowledgeable girls. The Museums don't need my review, they have that of the whole world coming to visit. When you leave you already take to when to go back.
Alessandro
Dec 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The museum was great, but the audio guides for Castel Sant'Angelo are a complete disaster. The order doesn't fit at all and the specified official tour points do not exist in part. Better to buy tickets directly on site, is cheaper and goes just as fast with the admission

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

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

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 - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	Closed

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.