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Step inside one of the world’s most iconic cultural treasures without wasting time in long ticket lines. Enjoy priority access to the Vatican Museums and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes and centuries of artistic masterpieces. Explore over 200 galleries filled with priceless works collected by popes throughout history, from ancient sculptures to Renaissance masterpieces. Skip the crowds at the entrance and spend more time discovering the wonders of the Vatican.
Highlights
- Priority entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Explore more than 200 galleries of world-renowned art and history
- Admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
- Maximize your time inside the Vatican instead of waiting in ticket queues
- Perfect for travelers looking for an amazing Vatican experience
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a self guided experience. There is no in-person guide or host. Please proceed directly to the entrance of the Vatican Museums at your scheduled time.
Itinerary
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1Vatican Museums
Go directly to Viale Vaticano 100 Rome to start your adventure. Enter the Vatican and start to explore the Vatican Museums, a true spectacle for everyone who visits. Discover the Treasures of the Vatican Museums and Explore one of the most important collection of masterpieces and artefacts of all the world.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Cortile della Pigna
Discover the Cortile della Pigna, a striking open-air courtyard named after its monumental bronze pinecone.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Pinacoteca Vaticana
Discover the Vatican Pinacoteca, home to an extraordinary collection of paintings by masters such as Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. 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 -
4Museo 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 -
5Museo Gregoriano Etrusco
isit 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 -
6Galleria 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 -
7Stanze 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 Museum.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Sistine Chapel
Discover the Sistine Chapel. Admire the paintings of the genius Michelangelo. See all the details and secrets of the most important paintings of the Vatican City. Visit the Sistine Chapel. Once inside you will get to marvel at this glorious place, not to mention, see in the flesh, Michelangelo's masterpiece depicting the last judgement on the main wall behind the altar and the Genesis on the ceiling. The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, in Vatican City and the official residence of the pope.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: All customers must undergo airport-style security screening. During peak season, the waiting time at security checks can be up to 30 minutes.
- PLEASE PROVIDE THE FULL NAMES OF ALL CUSTOMERS (FIRST/LAST NAME)
- Please provide the full names of all travelers at the time of booking. Failure to present the voucher with the full names of all travelers at the ticket office before entry may result in refusal of admission to the Vatican Museums.
- A dress code is required to enter the selected places of worship and museums. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not permitted. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may be refused entry if you do not comply with these dress requirements.
- 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.
- You will receive an Email with all the details of the meeting point and tickets the day before
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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