Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
- Explore the Sistine Chapel's masterpieces
- Visit the Vatican Gardens
- Admire Raphael Rooms
- Discover ancient Roman sculptures
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Priority access to Vatican Museums
- Entry to Sistine Chapel
- Access to Vatican Gardens
- Guided tour services
Itinerary
The Vatican Museums are the public museums of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the best-known Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tickets are valid for the date selected at the time of booking.
- Entry times are subject to availability; booking in advance is recommended.
- Children under 6 enter free; discounted rates apply for children aged 6-18.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves extensive walking.
- Photography is allowed, but flash and tripods are prohibited.
- Food and drinks are not permitted inside the Vatican Museums.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid STUDENT PHOTO ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
- Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- "Upgrade for guided tours included skip the line access to the Vatican museums & Sistine chapel (+ St.Peter's basilica if open) duration: 2.5 hours "
- If you have booked a guided tour please note that St.Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures and can not always be included
Traveler reviews
Hassle free
Our experience was realky positive, the gent we had on the day was chatty and friendly, easy to find and no queuing whatsoever, highly recommend
W O N D E R F U L
The visit to the Sistine Chapel was impressive, one of the most special moments of our trip to Rome. Seeing Michelangelo's works in person is something that is truly worth it. We did the visit with Civitatis and our guide, Elena, was excellent. She explained all the details and the history of the Sistine Chapel in a very engaging way, making us appreciate much more everything we were seeing. Thanks to her explanations, the experience was much more complete. We totally recommend doing the guided tour, especially if you have the luck
Excellent experience
Great experience. Shahed walked us from the ticket office to the Vatican entrance and gave us great tips about the Vatican and other things to see in Rome.
Maggie is the best Tour Guide!
Maggie was the best tour guide for my Vatican tour. She kept her energy high throughout the entire tour. She was passionate about the subject matter. She also showed great interest in captivating her customers attention. The experience was awesome. The fee was worth it because our tour guide helped us navigate through the many areas including the three part entrance into the Vatican. She was charming and kind to children in my family. I was not even interested in the Vatican, but her passionate attention to detail made me care. She was patient with all different energy levels of tourists.
Vatican museum.
The company organising the skip the queue and entry were excellent and efficient. Our guide accompanied us all the way through and was very helpful. However, the experience of going through the museum itself is awful. It is so over grounded and it is close to impossible to enjoy the art. We were herded through the Sistine Chapel with security shouting the entire time. If l could I would for this and visit the Basilica instead and clime up the tower.