Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & Optional Basilica
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Skip the long lines and make the most of your visit to the Vatican Museums with timed, priority entry. Step straight inside and explore the must-see highlights with your expert guide, including the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, the iconic Raphael Rooms, and the stunning Gallery of Maps. Learn the fascinating history, art, and architecture behind each masterpiece for a richer, more memorable experience.
For a more personal touch, upgrade to a small-group tour, or extend your day with priority access to the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica. Prefer to focus exclusively on the Basilica? Select the dedicated guided option and discover its history, art, and grand architecture in detail.
Pressed for time? Choose the 1.5-hour express tour to breeze through the Vatican Museums and be among the first to admire the Sistine Chapel.
Important: St. Peter’s Basilica is not included in all tours. When included, the guided visit is followed by free time to explore on your own.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
Important: St. Peter's Basilica is not included in all tour options. If you wish to visit the Basilica as part of your experience, please ensure you select a tour where it is explicitly listed as included.
Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Please include all names as they appear on your passports when booking. Tickets are non-transferable and if the names on your booking do not match your ID you may be denied access and will not be due a refund. Any name changes must be communicated at least 72 hours in advance.
Please bring official ID with you (or a photo/photocopy).
Important: The ‘Basilica Only’ option it does NOT include access to the Vatican Museums.
Important: From January 12 to March 31, 2026, conservation work will be carried out on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment (Giudizio Universale). The Sistine Chapel will remain open to visitors; however, the fresco will be temporarily not visible due to scaffolding. We thank you for your understanding during this important preservation project.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
Together with your guide, set foot inside the smallest country in the world via the fastest possible entrance!
Cortile della Pigna
One of the first stops inside the Vatican Museums is the Pinecone Courtyard where you will find the Sphere within a Sphere sculpture as well as the Roman fountain, an enormous bronze pinecone, that lends the courtyard its name.
What‘s Included
Skip the Line Access & Entrance Ticket to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Jan 12–Mar 31, 2026: Last Judgment under conservation; may be obscured .
Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option is selected during booking)
Headsets to hear your guide clearly (if guided option selected)
Insider Guide (if guided option selected)
Food & Beverages
Gratuities
Options
First Access + Basilica: 10max
10 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
First Access + Basilica: 10max: First access. Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. Includes Skip the Line St. Peter’s Basilica (access only – no tour).
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Guided Tour + Basilica: 10max
10 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Guided Tour + Basilica: 10max: Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. Includes Skip the Line St. Peter’s Basilica (access only – no tour).
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Guided Tour + Basilica: 20max
20 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Guided Tour + Basilica: 20max: Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. Includes Skip the Line St. Peter’s Basilica (access only – no tour).
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Guided Tour: 10max
10 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Guided Tour: 10max: Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. NO access to St. Peter's Basilica.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Guided Tour: 20max
20 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Guided Tour: 20max: Tour in English of the Vatican Museums, NO access to St. Peter's Basilica.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
First Access: 10max
10 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
First Access: 10max: First access. Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. NO access to St. Peter's Basilica.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
First Access + Basilica: 20max
20 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
First Access + Basilica: 20max: First access. Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. Includes Skip the Line St. Peter’s Basilica (access only – no tour).
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Express: 12max
12 guests max
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Express: 12max: Express Tour in English of the Vatican Museums to the Sistine Chapel, NO access to St. Peter's Basilica.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Basilica Only NoVaticanMuseums
Basilica Only No VaticanMuseum: Guided 1 hour tour in English with skip the line access, 20 people or less. (Cupola and Vatican Museums not included).
Starting point:
Borgo Santo Spirito, 17, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Hosted Ticket Only (No guide)
Hosted access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, no guided tour. NO access to St. Peter's Basilica.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Private Tour
Exclusive Private tour: Private guided Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. Include Skip the Line (no icluded St. Peter’s Basilica).
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Reviews
1,504 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
530analias,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The visit was amazing, our guide showed us every single detail and had an answer for everything but not only with boring facts but also with a critical analysis of the history and situation at the time. That was very interesting. It was not a lecture but most of a dialogue of opinions, very enriching. Catalina took her time, had a very good sense of humor and provided details that made everyone pay attention. Super recommended.
The best way to visit Vatican Museum
3clementc,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I mixed up the meeting time of our tour to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. When we did not show, EcoArts sent a text asking if we were on our way then I realized the mistake. Anyhow, we made it to the meeting point 5 minutes late and our tour guide Monica waited for us. January is probably a good time to visit the Vatican Museum as it was not too crowed although there were still lots of visitors. Monica provided us with lots of information and historical background of the museum and the exhibits during the 2.5 hrs. She answered our questions with clarity. It definitely beat going in by ourselves and used an audio guide.
Highly Recommended Vatican Tour
nikia681,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of the Vatican was excellent and very well organized. Our guide, Alberto, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the history of the Vatican. Because of the large crowds, we were provided with headsets, which allowed us to hear Alberto clearly without needing to stay right next to him. Even if we fell a bit behind, it was easy to find him as he always held the company’s flag high. We also didn’t have to wait in the long ticket line, as the company provided the tickets at the meeting point. Alberto truly made the experience enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommended!
Alberto gave a fantastic tour of the Vatican!
Y8677LLcharlesc,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on the tour of the Vatican yesterday. It was amazing, our tour guide Alberto was great. He had a great knowledge of everything in the museum, was humorous, and very informative answering all of our questions. 10/10 experience.
A deep and interactive experience
Nahla E,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great friendly guide with super details orientated knowledge I enjoyed my time and went out with some interesting uncommon facts with more Italian information. Thanks Martina
Our experience was so...
Mackenzie F,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience was so good!! So easy and helpful!! We loved it!! It made it so simple to get into the museum and the Sistine Chapel!
Fun and informative!
Curiosity48249879011,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great! Our tour guide Lorena was amazing!! It was so amazing to see the sistine chapel! Getting to skip the lines was awesome!
Excellent guided tour of the Vatican museums
201srir,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this tour on a busy day at the Vatican. But, Alberto our guide was amazing and made sure that we got to see all the important exhibits in the museum. He was both informative and entertaining. We did not feel rushed and learned a lot on this tour. I highly recommend taking the tour with Alberto and Ecotours
Best Vatican Tour Ever!
erinlN4619KK,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alessia is the best tour guide in Rome! She is smart, funny, warm, and so much fun! We had been flying for 13 hours before we did this tour and it was still fun because of Alessia and we learned so much!
Rome for the New Year - Vatican visits Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
V9561RMrosec,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide! We take plenty of eyes!!! Many people not always easy to access sculptures And the access time is very substantial 1h about even with a guide
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