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Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Ticket

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About the activity

Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at your own pace with skip-the-line tickets, bypassing crowds to fully appreciate the masterpieces of Michelangelo, Raphael, and other iconic works.

  • Free cancellation
    This activity is non-refundable.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Host or greeter
    English
  • Duration
    5 hours
  • Includes
    • Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums
    • Skip-the-line access to the Sistine Chapel
    • Reserved entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica (if option selected)
    • Personal escort from the Touristation Vatican office to the Vatican Museums entrance
    • Ancient Rome multimedia video
    • Guided tour
    • Food and beverages
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Skip the long lines and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpieces in the world-famous Sistine Chapel
  • Discover masterpieces by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio.
  • Wander through the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and ancient treasures.
  • Upgrade for reserved access to St. Peter’s Basilica

Description

Experience the wonders of the Vatican with skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Discover one of the world’s greatest art collections, gathered by Popes over centuries, and explore galleries filled with masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. Marvel at the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Maps, and the iconic Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo’s breath-taking frescoes.

Begin your visit at the Touristation Vaticano office at Viale Vaticano 97, located just 50 meters from the Vatican Museums entrance. From here, a member of staff will personally escort you to the museum, ensuring a smooth and stress-free start to your visit.

Your ticket also includes an Ancient Rome multimedia video, an engaging introduction to the Eternal City’s history that lets you see how Rome once looked during the height of the Roman Empire.

Upgrade your experience with reserved access to St. Peter’s Basilica. Skip the long lines and enjoy direct entry to one of the world’s most magnificent landmarks, where art, architecture, and faith come together in a truly unforgettable setting.

Good to know before you go
  • The time you book is the meeting time at the activity provider’s office, not your museum entry time. Please report at the Touristation Vaticano office at Viale Vaticano 97, located 50 meters opposite the entrance of the Vatican Museums.
  • From the Touristation Vaticano office, a member of staff will personally escort you to the Vatican Museums entrance.
  • Please ensure your shoulders and knees are covered, as shorts are not permitted.
  • The Vatican Museums offer free admission to visitors with a certified disability of more than 74%. If the visitor requires assistance, a complimentary ticket is also provided for one accompanying person.
  • You must enter the Vatican at the time stated on the ticket issued to you at the Touristation Vaticano office. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
  • The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close certain sections, including the Sistine Chapel, without prior notice. Such closures do not entitle visitors to a refund.
Meeting point

Without Reserved Entry to St. Peter's Basilica

With Reserved Entry to St. Peter's Basilica

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
This activity is non-refundable.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    7-17 years
  • Infants
    0-6 years
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