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Take a stirring journey through art and religious history with skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Avoid the long ticket lines and enjoy your visit at your own pace.
Wander through the Greek Cross Gallery to see elaborately carved sarcophagi that might just contain the earthly remains of some of antiquity's famous kings and queens.
Peek at the Cabinet of the Masks, or tour the Sala degli Animali to see a virtual menagerie of fantastic beasts, real and imagined. Walk the Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, to see how cartographers depicted the world through the ages.
See masterpieces by Renaissance masters in the Raphael Rooms, and rest in the Borgia Apartments for a while. Then, it’s time to marvel at Michelangelo’s exquisite Sistine Chapel, the crown jewel of the Vatican, and perhaps even of all the world’s art treasures.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
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Skip the line ticket for Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Relaxation areas with seats are located along the museum
Lunch
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Sistine Chapel during Conclave
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums are the public museums of Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the most well-known Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. The museums contain roughly 70,000 works, of which 20,000 are on display and currently employ 640 people who work in 40 different administrative, scholarly, and restoration departments.
Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna the chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, the chapel has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescoes that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment, both by Michelangelo.
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chris M,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
Would do again, and 100% worth the cost of skipping the general line. The venue could have better signage and organization for the multiple entry times. For example the Academia in Florence had signage for where the lines were for 3 different entry times.
Jack G,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
The museum is absolutely beautiful and it’s great to have a pre purchased ticket otherwise it takes hours and hours to lineup for tickets on the day. The only thing was I didn’t get my tickets sent to me after I purchased. It was super stressful and had to contact a few times to make sure it was a legit thing. I got the tickets about 2 hours before my session. Super worth the experience but I’d recommend buying tickets weeks in advance.
Christine B,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
The Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel experience, was just great , beautiful and spiritual. I’ve spent definitely more than 3 hours, not rushing and visiting all that I wanted to see including coffee breaks. The whole area is beautiful, clean and well looked after. There is also plenty toilet facilities, also very clean. I would definitely recommend to get the audio guide if you don’t have a tour guide booked. Enjoy 😁
Norm K,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
You are not meeting the tiur company. You show up at the entrance and ask which linevis for your entrance time. There is no guide, but once inside you can rent an audio guide for 8 euro per person.
Melissa R,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
Viator is our favorite way to book an excursion!! Easy to book, easy to follow instructions on where to meet, “truly skip the line”!! Highly recommend!!
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