Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets

Skip the line and gain quicker access to the Vatican so you can explore at your leisure

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· 1.00h · Vatican, Italy

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets

Long lines and wasted hours shouldn’t keep you from experiencing the Vatican’s treasures. With our skip-the-line tickets and a friendly representative to guide you to the correct entrance, you’ll bypass the crowds and gain faster access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Once inside, take your time exploring the galleries and breathtaking views in the Sistine Chapel. With these tickets, you have the freedom to uncover the Vatican's wonders at your own pace!

What you get with this tour

Skip-the-Line Vatican entry
Sistine Chapel access
Self-guided
Reserved entry time
Gallery of Maps
Gallery of Tapestries
Raphael Rooms
Pio-Clementino Museum
Borgia Apartments

Tour Itinerary

1

Collect your ticket outside Caffé Vaticano
Collect your skip-the-line ticket from your expert guide near Caffé Vaticano. Enter the Vatican together before exploring at your leisure.
2

Vatican Museums
Your self-guided tickets include entry to the sprawling Vatican Museums, spanning 7 km (4.3 miles) of art-filled halls and galleries.
3

Pinecone Courtyard
A natural starting point inside the Vatican, pause in the Pinecone Courtyard to take in timeless statues and beautifully manicured gardens.
4

Pio-Clementino Museum
Wander between the most important of 12 rooms, pausing to admire ancient busts, Hercules portrayed in gilded bronze, and detailed mosaics.
5

Hall of the Maps
An astonishing 120 meters long (400 ft), this iconic gallery reveals Italy’s intricate terrain through the cartography of the 16th century.
6

Raphaels Rooms
Step into four connected chambers, each a canvas for Raphael's frescoes that bring to life the grandeur and intellect of the Renaissance.
7

Sistine Chapel
As the home of Michelangelo’s famous vaulted ceiling masterpiece, ponder biblical stories in art form from Creation to The Last Judgment.
8

End your visit inside the Vatican Museums
Continue exploring at your own pace, including the famous Gallery of the Tapestries and Gallery of the Candelabras, among other treasures.

Additional Information

Good to know:

Dress Code: As the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums are deeply religious sites, everyone must cover their knees, shoulders, and toes. Guests who do not meet the dress code may be refused entry by security officials. No hats please.
Please Note: This experience does not include a guide. These are entry tickets only.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, these tickets do not include a wheelchair accessible route.
Bag Policy: Camera tripods and large backpacks are not allowed in the museums, so please leave them at your hotel.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point to receive your tickets.

Your Skip-the-line Vatican tickets include:

Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Reserved entrance time
General admission line bypass (security check still required)
Assistance from our onsite representative

What to bring:

Comfortable walking shoes
Government-issued ID
Water bottle
Clothing that covers knees and shoulders
Camera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

We recommend bringing a water bottle and wearing some comfortable shoes for walking around. You’ll also need to cover your knees and shoulders whilst in the Vatican, so please bring a shawl/scarf to wear. Camera tripods and large backpacks aren’t allowed in the museums, so please leave them at your hotel.

What to bring?

Can I bring food into the Vatican?

Food is allowed in the outdoor areas of the Vatican City, but it cannot be eaten in the Vatican Museums or St. Peter’s Basilica. There are no restaurants or food shops in the city, but there are plenty of options nearby.

How will I find my way around the Vatican?

There are maps available onsite and also audio tours (for an additional small fee). Alternatively, you can join a guided Vatican touror book a private Vatican tour—this way you’ll have an expert local guide to tell you more about the history and beautiful artwork you’ll be seeing today.

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