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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
7905 reviews
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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
7905 reviews
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Enter the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a skip-the-line ticket. See the artworks at Belvedere Torso, the Gallery of Maps, and other areas by famous artists like Michelangelo, and more.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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5
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David – United Kingdom

Superb. Very straightforward and barely queued at all.

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5 out of 5 stars
R
Robert – Philippines

Tickets were easy to get. A lot of people despite us going in at 4:30PM but we still enjoyed it.

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Highlights

  • Be transported back to the Renaissance period as you visit the Vatican Museum
  • Enter the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel with a skip-the-line entrance ticket
  • Discover over 20,000 works of art by painters like Michelangelo, Raphael, etc
  • Visit the famous Room of Constantine, Room of Heliodorus, and more
  • Admire Michelangelo's creations like The Creation of Adam at the Sistine Chapel

Full description

Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a skip-the-line entrance ticket. Visit the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps and immerse yourself into the fascinating world of art and historical artefacts.


After meeting your host (NOT Tour Guide), you will enter the main hall without waiting in line and have the opportunity to explore the museums at your own pace. Discover the marble sculpture Laocoön and His Sons at the Museum Pio-Clementino, one of the renowned museum spaces within the complex.


Next, see the famous Belvedere Torso, Round Hall, and the Raphael Rooms. Admire the unique theme and frescoes depicting various scenes and subjects.


Continue to the Sistine Chapel, renowned for the remarkable frescoes by Michelangelo. You will be amazed by the masterpieces of Michelangelo, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and other Renaissance artists.


Marvel at the beautiful collection of ancient sculptures, Renaissance paintings, tapestries, manuscripts, and archaeological findings. Enjoy a remarkable visual journey into the world of the Renaissance at your own pace. 

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets
  • Access to the Vatican Museums
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel
  • Host that will assist you upon arrival

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Please check in at our office located at Via Sebastiano Veniero 74. Look for the sign outside that reads "Inside Out Italy." Your host will then escort you to the Vatican Museum entrance, assist you through the security check, and provide insights on what to visit.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • You will have to pass through airport-style security
  • Please cover your knees and shoulders
  • You cannot pickup your tickets in advance, your host will accompany you to the Vatican Museum entrance
  • Visitors holding a disability card with more than 75% are entitled to free entrance and do not need to purchase a ticket
  • Important Information
  • Please be aware that access to the Sistine Chapel is subject to Vatican regulations and ceremonies. The Vatican Museums may decide to close the Sistine Chapel on short notice for official events or religious proceedings.
  • In the event of any unexpected developments, we are unable to foresee or control these closures in advance. However, your ticket will still grant you access to the Vatican Museums.
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David – United KingdomJuly 18, 2025 – Verified booking
Superb. Very straightforward and barely queued at all.
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Robert – PhilippinesJuly 17, 2025 – Verified booking
Tickets were easy to get. A lot of people despite us going in at 4:30PM but we still enjoyed it.
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Charles – United StatesJuly 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent- our guide was very helpful and clear. made the tour easy!

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