Bypass Vatican Museums lines with this exclusive skip-the-line ticket. Get a map and quick orientation from a local host and then explore the Museums and Sistine Chapel at your pace—hassle-free.
About this ticket
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 1 hour
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Host or greeter
- English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
You get tickets to museum for whole day. Just to mention for others, this is not guided tour. You only meet the guides on the street, they will give you tickets and pass you to the first security check.
What an amazing place to see History that before was only see on books
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Meet your host at the bottom of the steps across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The steps are located right next to Caffè Vaticano on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. From Ottaviano - Musei Vaticani Metro A Station: Exit the turnstiles, walk straight to the back end of the station, and go to the left-side exit. Exit at V.le Giulio Cesare (to your right) and walk down V.le G. Cesare to the street light, cross the street, and take a left on Via Leone IV. Take a right on Via Sebastiano Veniero and walk 1 ½ blocks. By taxi: Ask the driver to take you to the “Ingresso dei Musei Vaticani on Viale Vaticano." From St. Peter's Square: As you face St. Peter's Basilica, turn right, exit the square, and follow the Vatican walls around toward the entrance to the Vatican Museums. The walls should be on your left side. Across the street, you will see Via Tunisi and Caffè Vaticano.
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Not allowed
- Baby carriages
Know before you go
- Entrance to the Vatican Museums is subject to a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. The activity provider cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress
- Guests with wheelchairs, strollers, baby carriages, or with any impairment requiring special assistance cannot be accommodated
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes despite our skip the line tickets