Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip The Line Entry Ticket

4.1(666)1 hour - 3 hoursEnglish, French, SpanishBook 1 hour aheadVatican City, Italy

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$58

Skip the long queues and enjoy a seamless entry with the help of our on-site staff, ready to assist you at every step. Once inside, explore freely at your own pace, taking in the beauty and history of the site without being rushed. If you prefer a more in-depth experience, choose one of our upgraded options in your preferred language — your visit will then be guided by an expert tour guide who will bring the site to life with fascinating stories and insights.

Included

Skip the Line Access
on-spot assistance
Vatican Museum Ticket
Sistine Chapel Ticket
Tour Guide ( Only if Guided option selected )

Not included

St.Peter's Basilica

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What you'll do

Vatican Museums
Viale Vaticano, Rome, Italy
Start your experience by meeting your host or, if included, your expert tour guide, who will provide your skip-the-line tickets and help you access the Vatican Museums. For guided options, headsets are included for clear commentary as you explore some of the museum’s most celebrated highlights, from the Pinecone Courtyard to the Pio-Clementino Museum and the stunning Vatican Galleries. Your guide will bring the collections to life with stories and insights along the way. If you select the ticket-only option, your host will escort you to the entrance and you will then visit the museums independently.
1 hourAdmission included
Cortile della Pigna
Vatican City, Italy
Discover the Cortile della Pigna, a striking open-air courtyard named after its monumental bronze pinecone.
10 minAdmission included
Pinacoteca Vaticana
Viale Vaticano, Rome, Italy
Discover the Vatican Pinacoteca, home to an extraordinary collection of paintings by masters such as Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. Please note that this section is not always included in the guided tour option, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museums.
10 minAdmission included
Museo Pio Clementino
Viale Vaticano, Vatican City, Italy
Discover the Pio Clementino Museum, home to the celebrated Laocoön masterpiece, whose dramatic beauty is said to have inspired Michelangelo.
20 minAdmission included
Museo Gregoriano Etrusco
Viale Vaticano, 6, Ingresso ai Musei Vaticani, Vatican City, Italy
Visit the Gregorian Etruscan Museum and explore a fascinating collection of artifacts that reveal the rich history and culture of the ancient Etruscan civilization. Please note that this section is not always included in the guided tour option, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museums.
10 minAdmission included
Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
Viale Vaticano, Vatican City, Italy
Uncover the Gallery of Maps, a remarkable Vatican gallery decorated with richly detailed frescoed maps that celebrate the geography and beauty of Italy, along with other iconic sections such as the Gallery of Candelabra and the Gallery of Tapestries.
30 minAdmission included
Stanze di Raffaello
Viale Vaticano, Vatican City, Italy
Admire the Raphael Rooms, a series of extraordinary frescoed chambers renowned for their beauty and for masterpieces such as The School of Athens, one of Raphael’s most celebrated works. Please note that this section is not always included in the guided tour option, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museum.
10 minAdmission included
Sistine Chapel
Vatican City, Italy
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, in Vatican City and the official residence of the pope.
30 minAdmission included

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Vatican Museums
Viale Vaticano, Rome, Italy
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Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A mandatory security check to access the museums may require a wait of up to 30 minutes
Please note that access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to Vatican regulations and official events and may close these areas without prior notice. However, your ticket will still grant access to the Vatican Museums and partial refunds cannot be issued
Knees and shoulders must be covered in order to enter