Combo: Santa Maria Maggiore + Vatican Museum Entry Tickets

Your experience

Enjoy fast-track entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel plus full access to Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, with this hassle-free combo

Getting started

Begin at the designated meeting point near each site’s main entrance. Present your mobile ticket for validation and follow security procedures before entering. For guided options, your expert guide will introduce the experience and outline the highlights before you set off.

What to expect

Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

Dating to the 5th century, this major papal basilica is a cornerstone of Rome’s religious and artistic heritage, offering access to its terrace, museum, and sacred relics.

Features:

• Mosaics and frescoes: Admire early Christian mosaics and frescoes depicting biblical stories and artistic mastery.

• Crypt of the Nativity: Visit the site believed to house a relic from Jesus’ manger, a focal point for pilgrims.

• Architectural highlights: Experience the basilica’s grand nave, ornate chapels, and architectural details spanning multiple eras.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Home to one of the world’s largest Renaissance art collections, the Vatican Museums span 54 galleries and include the renowned Sistine Chapel, celebrated for Michelangelo’s frescoes and its ongoing religious significance.

Features:

• Sistine Chapel: Stand beneath Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling and view The Last Judgment, masterpieces central to Western art.

• Raphael’s Rooms: Explore rooms adorned with frescoes like The School of Athens, illustrating the height of Renaissance creativity.

• Galleries of Maps & Tapestries: Walk through corridors filled with vibrant cartography and woven narratives from the Renaissance era.

• Pigna Courtyard & Vatican Walls: Discover outdoor and architectural highlights that frame the museum’s vast collections.