Rome: Vatican Museums Hosted Entry with Sistine Chapel
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Skip the confusion at the Vatican entrance. With this hosted entry, a friendly host meets you, assists through security, and makes sure you start your visit stress-free. Inside, enjoy your independent exploration of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Enhance your visit with a multilingual audio guide available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Chinese – so you can understand the masterpieces in your own language.
This experience is perfect for families, couples, and cruise guests who value flexibility. Same-day bookings are often possible but limited, so book early when you can. Please note: this is not a guided tour inside – your host manages entry, you explore freely.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are located within Vatican City, an independent state with its own entry rules.
Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered; entry may be denied without proper attire.
Photography: flash photography and speaking inside the Sistine Chapel are strictly prohibited.
Security checks: all visitors must pass airport-style screening. This may take 10–15 minutes.
Bring your valid ID or passport for security verification.
Bring your own headphones to use with the multilingual audio guide app on your phone.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hosted entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Official Vatican audio guide via mobile app (available in English, French,...
Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Headphones (bring your own or available for purchase)
Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica
Live tour guide
What To Expect
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Meet your host at our check-in point. Our staff will assist you with the entry process and help set up the multilingual audio guide app (EN, DE, ES, FR, IT, PT, ZH) on your phone before you proceed to the Vatican Museums.
Vatican City
explore the collections independently at your own pace with the audio guide.
Options
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Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great
Brianna W,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! We were able to enter fairly quickly. The guide met with us at the meeting location right on time and walked us over. He also gave us some information about nearby activities which was great.
Rome: Vatican Museums Hosted Entry – Audio or Guided Tour
787oussamak,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we have reserved Rome: Vatican Museums Hosted Entry – Audio guide at last minute , thank you codino for your information and your help, we skip the line and we didn'tn wait for a long time, the auido guide was reach and perfect for to guide our selfs at the Vatican Museums and sesten schapel , highly recommended!!
Wonderful highlight tour
Companion68639510491,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great job. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and had a wonderful time. Thank you for getting our honeymoon started with a great time.
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le naaA6188EK,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00it was great very nice discovery thank you very much for very good reception the guide is super nice very nice experience
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257petril,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you very much for your welcome it was great , the guide is super nice and very welcoming I really recommend .
Top top
O7707DZmarionl,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely nice guide, they explained everything to us helped us so that we were comfortable in the group and gave us tips for Rome
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