Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets
Avoid long wait times and enjoy direct access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with this skip-the-line ticket. Discover centuries of art, history, and culture within the world’s smallest country.
This ticket grants you priority entry, allowing you more time to explore the museum’s extensive galleries, ancient sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces, and of course, Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.
This is a self-guided experience, giving you the freedom to move at your own pace. Perfect for independent travelers who prefer to explore on their own.
Please note: This ticket does not include access to St. Peter’s Basilica or a guided tour.
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets
What's included in Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Discover one of the world’s most important art collections at the Vatican Museums. Wander through centuries of masterpieces, from ancient sculptures to Renaissance treasures, in the historic halls of the papal palaces.
Sistine Chapel
Step inside the Sistine Chapel and gaze up at Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling frescoes. This sacred space, still used for papal ceremonies, is a masterpiece of Renaissance art and one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the world.
Inclusions
- Visit to Sistine Chapel
- Fast Track Ticket to the Vatican Museums
- Guided Tour
- Transportation
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During peak times, wait times may be longer, even with skip-the-line access.
- Modest attire is required. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
- Some areas, including the Sistine Chapel, may be closed at the discretion of the Vatican. These decisions may be made without prior notice. In such cases, no refunds will be provided.
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible and includes stairs and uneven pathways.
- Visitors with a certified disability of 74% or higher, along with one companion, may be eligible for free entry. These tickets must be obtained on-site directly at the Vatican entrance and cannot be reserved through this platform.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Vatican Museums
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
There is no designated meeting point for this experience. Please proceed directly to the entrance of the Vatican Museums as indicated on your ticket. Follow the corridor referenced in your confirmation, which leads to the security checkpoint. Present your skip-the-line ticket at the entrance to begin your visit. Ensure your tickets are ready for scanning on your mobile device. Entry is valid only on the date and time selected at the time of booking. Tickets will be sent via email approximately 1 hour before your scheduled entry. Important: Vatican ticket issuance requires the full names of all participants and a copy valid ID or passport for admission.
