Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip The Line Entrance

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Description

Experience one of the world’s greatest cultural treasures with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Avoid the long ticket office queues and explore an extraordinary collection of art and history gathered by the Popes over centuries.

Inside the Vatican Museums, discover masterpieces by some of the greatest artists in history, including Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. Wander through remarkable galleries such as the Raphael Rooms and the spectacular Gallery of Maps, before reaching the highlight of your visit, the Sistine Chapel, where you can admire Michelangelo’s breath-taking frescoes, including the iconic Creation of Adam.

Begin your experience at the Touristation Vaticano office, located at Viale Vaticano 97, just 50 meters from the Vatican Museums entrance. From here, a member of staff will escort you directly to the entrance and assist you with entry, 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 that brings its history to life and shows how Rome once looked during the height of the Roman Empire. You can watch the video at your convenience at the Touristation Aracoeli Office.

Enhance your Vatican experience with one of our available upgrades. Add a 3-hour Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour to discover Rome’s most iconic landmarks from the comfort of an open-top bus, including the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, and more. You can also upgrade to a Vatican Gardens minibus tour with audio guide, offering a unique opportunity to explore the beautiful private gardens of Vatican City before visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. For a more complete experience, add reserved access to St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the world’s most famous churches. Finally, choose our guided tour option for a more immersive visit, with an expert guide bringing the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel to life.

Highlights

  • Long gallery of the Vatican Museums

    Skip the long lines and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

  • Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

    Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpieces in the world-famous Sistine Chapel

  • Raphael's School of Athens fresco in the Vatican Museums

    Discover masterpieces by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio.

  • Tourists walking through the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums

    Wander through the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and ancient treasures

  • St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City at dusk with its dome

    Upgrade for reserved access to St. Peter’s Basilica

  • Upgrade with a panoramic 3 hours Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

  • Upgrade with the Vatican Gardens

  • Upgrade and learn more with an official Guide

What's included

  • Assistance at the Touristation Vaticano
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums
  • Skip-the-line access to the Sistine Chapel
  • Ancient Rome multimedia video at Touristation Aracoeli
  • 3-hour Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour (if option selected)
  • Vatican Gardens (if option selected)
  • St. Peter's Basilica Entrance (if option selected)
  • Guided tour (if option selected)
  • Vatican Gardens (if option not selected)

Not included

  • Guided tour (if option not selected)
  • Food and beverages
  • 3-hour Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour (if option not selected)
  • St. Peter's Basilica Entrance (if option not selected)

Important information

  • 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.

Price breakdown

The price difference reflects the additional services included in the offer.

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