HistoricalArt & museums

Skip the Line Ticket to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

4.2(36 reviews)Rome, Italy
3hDurationMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This experience includes a self-guided tour with skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Travelers will gain fast-track entry, allowing them to explore the extensive collections, including the Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo’s works, without the usual wait in line. This tour is suitable for those who prefer to avoid crowds and enjoy a more personalized pace during their visit. It is important to note that this is a self-guided experience, so no guided tour is included. The duration of the visit can vary based on individual preferences.

Itinerary

1

Vatican Museums

Avoid the often very long wait to see the Vatican Museums by booking this priority access tour.

2

Sistine Chapel

Michelangelo's masterpiece, take time to admire the vaults.

3

Stanze di Raffaello

Admire Raphael's Rooms -- painted by the master himself and his pupils around the same time as the Sistine Chapel -- and inspired and challenged by Michelangelo's greatest masterpiece.

4

Cortile della Pigna

Explore one of the Vatican's many open-air courtyards. This one is decorated with a giant bronze pinecone sculpture, giving the courtyard its name.

5

Sphere within a Sphere

Access the Vatican Museums and discover the famous "Sphere within a Sphere" sculpture.

6

Museo Pio Clementino

The Vatican Museums are divided into many smaller, unique museums. Among them, the Museo Pio Clementino is likely the most important, and the many highlights it contains cannot be missed! Stop at the Octagonal Courtyard for the Laocoönte and the Apollo Belvedere -- or the Round Room for the giant marble bathtub patrolled by an enormous bronze statue of Heracles. Spot a sculpture of your favorite fauna in the Room of the Animals, or just marvel at the 3D-painted vaults of the Gallery of the Candelabra.

7

Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

One of the most popular galleries of the Museums, make a stop here and try to spot the Italian cities you have travelled to, or your ancestor's hometown. These hand-painted maps, dating to the late 1500's, can also be admired for the exquisite attention to detail and embellishments. See if you can spot the nod to Christopher Columbus' voyage across the Atlantic..

What's included / not included

Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine ChapelAll taxes, fees and handling chargesSistine Chapel TicketsVatican museum TicketsGuaranteed to skip the long lines
Hotel pickup and drop-offFood and drinksTips

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Upon confirming your booking, our ticket office will promptly reach out to deliver your ticket via email or WhatsApp. Please ensure to check both your spam folder and WhatsApp to promptly receive the official PDF entry ticket. It's important to note that the Viator booking voucher is not your entry ticket. We appreciate your cooperation.
  • Please be advised that as of August 1, 2024, all Vatican Museums entrance tickets purchased online must be validated by the staff in charge at the access corridors in the entrance area. Failure to validate the ticket will make it invalid for passage through the turnstiles, and it will be necessary to validate it in order to gain access. Thank you.
  • Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.

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