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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Entry Ticket

Rome, Italy2–3 hoursGuided in English

Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at your own pace with timed entry that skips the ticket-office queue.

2–3 hoursExplore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Timed entry to the Vatican Museums
  • The Sistine Chapel
  • Explore at your own pace
  • Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms
  • No ticket-office queue

Full description

With a timed entry ticket you go straight to the security check instead of the long ticket line outside the Vatican walls. Inside, you’re free to follow your own route through the museums’ galleries of ancient sculpture, tapestries, maps and Renaissance painting.

All roads eventually lead to the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s ceiling and Last Judgement cover the walls.

Itinerary

  1. Arrive

    Go to the entrance at your time slot and pass security.

  2. Galleries

    Follow the one-way route through the collections.

  3. Sistine Chapel

    End in the Sistine Chapel.

Included

  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel entry ticket
  • Booking fee
  • Mobile ticket

Not included

  • Guide or audio guide
  • St Peter's Basilica
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Vatican Museums entrance, Viale Vaticano, Rome.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter St Peter's and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Airport-style security applies; large bags are not allowed.
  • The museums close on most Sundays and on religious holidays.
  • Photography is not allowed in the Sistine Chapel.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get to St Peter's from the Sistine Chapel?

Only groups with a guide are usually allowed through the shortcut. Otherwise, walk round to St Peter's Square.

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