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

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Vatican Museums

  Start your experience by meeting your host or, if included, your expert tour guide, who will provide your skip-the-line tickets and help you access the Vatican Museums. For guided options, headsets are included for clear commentary as you explore some of the museum’s most celebrated highlights, from the Pinecone Courtyard to the Pio-Clementino Museum and the stunning Vatican Galleries. Your guide will bring the collections to life with stories and insights along the way. If you select the ticket-only option, your host will escort you to the entrance and you will then visit the museums independently.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Cortile della Pigna

  Discover the Cortile della Pigna, a striking open-air courtyard named after its monumental bronze pinecone.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Museo Pio Clementino

  Discover the Pio Clementino Museum, home to the celebrated Laocoön masterpiece, whose dramatic beauty is said to have inspired Michelangelo.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Visit the Gregorian Etruscan Museum and explore a fascinating collection of artifacts that reveal the rich history and culture of the ancient Etruscan civilization. Please note that this section is not always included in the Guided Tour option, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museums.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

  Uncover the Gallery of Maps, a remarkable Vatican gallery decorated with richly detailed frescoed maps that celebrate the geography and beauty of Italy, along with other iconic sections such as the Gallery of Candelabra and the Gallery of Tapestries.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Stanze di Raffaello

  Admire the Raphael Rooms, a series of extraordinary frescoed chambers renowned for their beauty and for masterpieces such as The School of Athens, one of Raphael’s most celebrated works. Please note that this section is not always included in the Guided Tour option, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museums.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Sistine Chapel

  Your experience continues with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, one of the world’s most famous and awe-inspiring landmarks. Marvel at Michelangelo’s extraordinary frescoes, from the Creation of Adam to the dramatic Last Judgment, and take in the beauty and significance of this sacred space. As the chapel is a place of worship, silence and respectful behavior are required during the visit. Seeing it in person is a truly unforgettable highlight of any Vatican experience.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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 full access to the Vatican Museums.
• Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter during your visit.
• During high season, a mandatory security check to access the museums may require a wait of up to 30 minutes.
• Visitors holding a disability card with more than 75% are entitled to free entrance and do not need to purchase a ticket.

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