Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Direct Entrance Ticket
Duration
2 Hour 30 Minutes
Non-refundable
You will not receive a refund if you cancel
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Last Minute Availability
Skip the ticket line
Audio guide included
Highlights
- Explore one of the world's busiest museums by yourself at your preferred time
- Marvel at Michelangelo's fresco "The Creation of Adam" in the Sistine Chapel
Included
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Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums
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Audio guide for the Vatican Museums (if option selected)
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Booking fee
Excluded
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Guided tour
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Ticket to St.Peter's Basilica (free of charge, but access is not guaranteed. It may vary due to crowd control)
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Access to St. Peter's Basilica's dome
Meeting Point
Full Description
Experience an inspiring journey through art and religious history with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Bypass the long queues and explore everything at your own rhythm.
Begin in the Greek Cross Gallery, where beautifully carved ancient sarcophagi hint at the legacy of long-gone kings and queens.
If you like, take a look inside the Cabinet of the Masks, or wander through the Sala degli Animali to discover a remarkable collection of creatures—both real and mythical.
Continue through the Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, where centuries-old cartographers showcased their vision of the world in breathtaking detail.
Admire Renaissance masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms, and pause for a break in the historic Borgia Apartments.
Finally, step inside Michelangelo’s extraordinary Sistine Chapel—the shining centerpiece of the Vatican and one of the greatest artistic treasures anywhere in the world.
Know Before You Go
- Tickets are valid for the date and time slot chosen. Please do not arrive outside your assigned time slot
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may in excess of 30 minutes
- Youth tickets are available for those between the ages of 7-18 (inclusive) with a valid ID card
- St Peter’s Basilica and the Square may be closed in the morning due to Papal Audience
- The opening hours are subject to change due to special events at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica
- Children under 7 years old go free of charge with a valid ID
- Those with a disability and their carer or companion go free of charge with a certificate of disability, which you must present at the Special Permits and/or the Reception desk in the hall of the museum
- June, July and August are particularly busy as they are high-season months
What to bring
- Passport or ID card for children
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
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Reviews (2)
Top Choice
Srdjan Beljanski
Booked: Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Direct Entrance Ticket
This was one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. Beautiful views, amazing stories, and a very organized team. Thank you for the great service.
Buse Özkök
Booked: Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Direct Entrance Ticket
the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with a Direct Entrance Ticket from Tours Travel Finder was absolutely incredible! Skipping the long lines made the experience stress-free and allowed me to fully enjoy the breathtaking masterpieces. The stunning art collections and Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring ceiling in the Sistine Chapel were beyond words—a true feast for the soul.
