Museums

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2025-11-07T16:15:00
End: 2025-11-07T20:00:00
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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Alexey

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We joined a small group and were guided directly into the Vatican Museums. After security and ticket scanning, the whole process took about 15 minutes, which was impressive considering the huge lines at 11:00 AM — we skipped them all. The museum itself is massive, more like a labyrinth of halls and galleries, with an incredible amount of people everywhere. The Sistine Chapel was almost overwhelming — we could only take a quick look, as the crowd was constantly being moved along by the staff. Personally, I don’t dive too deeply into art, so a brief look was enough for me, but for those who want to truly immerse themselves, the heavy flow of visitors can make it very difficult. We visited at the end of September, and overall the skip-the-line service was absolutely worth it.

Daniela

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The Vatican Museums were awesome, I loved it! But the experience was its Headout was awful. We arrived there early and they said to us to come with 15 minutes before the time of the tickets. When we got there at 11:10(we had the entry time at 11:30) they said to us that they don't have the tickets, because we only made an reservation, maybe "if we are lucky" the can make us a "favour" and get us tickets for 13:30. I was very upset and tried to talk with them and after 10 minutes they gave us tickets for 13:30. We booked ticket for 11:30. But all the people waiting there was in the same situation. I will not buy again from them anything. We got inside at 13:30 but after I argued with them.

Emma-sofia

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We ended up getting a free bus tour and seeing the gardens, which were magnificent, and touring all of the museums and visiting the Sistine Chapel (it was a LOT of walking, but totally worth it!) We were a bit confused at first about the ticket redemption since it was a bit further from the entrance, but as soon as the guide arrived everything went smoothly and without any problems whatsoever🙌❤️ The surrounding area also had a number of great restaurants, one of which we stopped at to eat after our experience! The food was great and service was good.

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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Amin.
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
You are picked up at the corner by the guides and are practically handed over once you are inside the museum with the guide on duty. No lines They are already with ears for all the crossings and security gates which allows you to be agile and calm without any stress. A real wonder and the guide we had was a cutie with accurate data and lots of perfect information. A great experience recommended
Anna
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Fast entrance to the Vatican Museum saving a lot of time. Due to problem with the bus services that day in Rome, we arrived a couple of minutes late and could find our host. 10 minutes after the time slot booked, I received a message from the host asking about our location. He joined us and took us all the way through. Great service. Many thanks for going the extra mile.
Kristi
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We had a hosted entrance to the Vatican to see the Sistine Chapel. Tickets were sold out for the day we were in Rome and we saw this option. Our host greeted us, walked us to the Vatican, stood in line with us until it was time for us to use our tickets to gain entrance. She was very sweet and we enjoyed chatting with her.
Sibil
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I am glad that we prebooked the tickets as it is almost impossible to get tickets on the day. The office to collect the tickets were close by. We took the 5pm slot and got inside by 5:30. The night view of the Vatican dome frome the museum was amazing. And yes, the artworks and especially the sistine chapel were a must see.
Francisco
Nov 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Everything great, easy to buy tickets and easy to find the site. The staff was very friendly, they spoke Spanish. They accompanied us to the entrance until we passed the control, they explained everything to us. Highly recommended.

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.