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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line 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
Group of tourists enjoying a skip-the-line tour at the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate artwork
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line tickets, admiring the intricate artwork and architecture

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.

By purchasing this ticket, you agree to follow our hosting instructions. .

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line escorted entry into Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

  • Reserved entry ticket to Patrizi Montoro Palace

  • Designated host

  • Assistance from onsite representative

Exclusions

  • Professional tour guide

  • Audio guide (chargeable)

  • Transportation

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from Spain, United States, France and over 105 countries have loved this experience
Alina González Rivero

Alina

5/5

Sep, 2024

The access to the Vatican was very quick and easy, about the museums, I can not describe everything my eyes saw, I have been impressed, an experience that I will certainly remember all my life. Very interesting and recommendable.
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SHERRY Rosen

Sherry

3/5

Sep, 2024

Thought I was getting a guided tour Paid double ticket price for these tickets plus 5 e to you guys Totally ripped off. Would definitely not recommend this company
Rosa Salinas Hernández

Rosa

5/5

Sep, 2024

The entrance to the Museum without queues is highly recommended, Alejandro the guide a charm, very nice and friendly that made the tour very enjoyable, the visit to the Museum and the Sistine Chapel impressive.
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Sanda Radić Šarić

Sanda

3/5

Sep, 2024

After the magnificent celebrations...too little time to see everything...too many people in one place...there are too many exhibits to be released...
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Boris Skudskiy

Boris

4/5

Sep, 2024

Excellent service. HEADOUT caught us in the right place and made the visit the Gallery without any problem. Thank you very much. We will be with you forever!

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

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

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

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.

  • 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.
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