Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Experience

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Vatican Museums: Timed Entry & Guided Tours
Skip the long ticket lines and choose the experience that best fits your travel style.

1. Vatican Museums Entry Ticket
Visit the museums and Sistine Chapel at your own pace. This is the perfect option if you want to explore the collections independently with the flexibility to set your own itinerary.

2. Museum Entry + Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass
Combine your museum visit with a flexible sightseeing bus tour. This package gives you timed entry to the Vatican Museums plus a bus pass to explore Rome's iconic landmarks at your leisure.

3. Expert-Led Guided Tour
Join a licensed guide for an in-depth tour of the Vatican's masterpieces. This is the best choice for visitors who want to learn the stories behind the art and ensure they don't miss a thing.

What's Included

Self-guided access to Vatican Museums (no guide or group)
Choose from various add-ons (Guided Tour OR Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket)
Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket to the Vatican Museums
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Food and drinks
Access to St. Peter's Basilica

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    Discover the renowned Vatican Museums, a treasure trove of art, sculptures, and historical masterpieces. Explore centuries of culture and history in one of the world’s most famous museum complexes.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sistine Chapel

    Marvel at Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece of Renaissance art. Admire the breathtaking "Creation of Adam" and other stunning artworks in this sacred space. The Sistine Chapel and other areas may occasionally close without notice; refunds are not provided. During a Papal transition, access to the Sistine Chapel may be suspended due to the Conclave; no refunds apply.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    If option is selected - Enjoy flexible sightseeing with the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus. Visit Rome's iconic landmarks at your own pace, hopping off at any stop and back on at your convenience.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your Viator/Tripadvisor voucher is not your ticket. Official Vatican Museums entry tickets (PDF) will be emailed separately about 1 hour before your scheduled time
  • Ticket Not Received? If you don't receive your ticket 1 hour before, please check your spam folder and then contact us immediately. We cannot assist with requests after your entry time has passed.
  • Tickets are valid only for the booked date and time, and entry may be scheduled up to one hour before or after your selected slot. No meeting point is required
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