Skip the Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Entry Tickets
Overview
Mobile ticket
If you have limited time and want to avoid lines and explore the sites on your own, the Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel fast track ticket is the perfect option for you.
The Vatican Museums public entrance is infamous for the incredibly long lines, which can be extremely frustrating especially if you have limited time. Thankfully, we have a solution! Our fast track tickets allow you to bypass the general admissions line and enter much quicker. This priority access ticket increases your time inside by eliminating all the needless waiting around outside.
Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up at the office at the correct time and we’ll provide you with your ticket to skip the line and enter the Vatican Museums.
- IF YOU CHOOSE THE OPTION TO UPGRADE FOR A GUIDED TOUR:
2.5 HOURS DURATION
LIVE VATICAN GUIDE
(SKIP THE LINE ACCESS TO ST.PETER'S BASILICA IF OPEN)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women
All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
Students booking a reduced ticket must have a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID to be allowed into the monument.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid student ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
UPGRADE FOR GUIDED TOUR INCLUDEDS SKIP THE LINE ACCESS TO THE VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL (+ ST. PETER'S BASILICA IF OPEN) DURATION: 2.5 HOURS
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
GUARANTEED TO SKIP THE LONG LINES
EXPLORE AT YOUR OWN LEISURE
VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL ENTRY TICKETS
(UPGRADE FOR GUIDED TOUR IF OPTION SELECTED)
LOCATION PICK UP & DROP OFF
LIVE GUIDE OR GUIDED TOUR
FOOD & DRINK
ST. PETER'S BASILICA
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
Skip the line tickets to the Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
Skip the line access to the Sistine Chapel
Options
VATICAN+SISTINE CHAPEL TICKETS
Vatican Tickets Only: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets Only (not guided) (Does NOT include entry to St.Peter's Basilica.)
UPGRADE: ENGLISH SEMI-PRIVATE
VIP EARLY MORNING SMALL GROUP: ENGLISH VATICAN TOUR - VIP EARLY MORNING SMALL GROUP
UPGRADE: ENGLISH GROUP TOUR
UPGRADE: ENGLISH GUIDE TOUR: ENGLISH GUIDED TOUR: 2.5 HOURS DURATION LIVE VATICAN GUIDE (SKIP THE LINE ACCESS TO ST.PETER'S BASILICA IF OPEN)
Reviews
685 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vatican Tour
russella641,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day touring the Vatican and seeing the Sistine chapel and Peter's basilica. Deny was a fantastic tour guide. She was informative, well spoken, entertaining, and stylishly dressed!
MARY EXCELLENT GUIDE
381manud,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria was an excellent guide, she told us in a super didactic way. I will recommend it to all my friends for when they come to Epma
Enjoyable
AnnesueLee,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enlightening! Deny was very good! Her communication skills are outstanding and the way she explained all aspects of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel was very detailed.
Beautiful
linamarques,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect visit! Maria was very friendly and kind and demonstrated a lot of knowledge on the subject, having been without a doubt a great experience! Thank you Maria
Vatican Tour
924evelynu,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was in Spanish and our guide was amazing! Extremely helpful, informative, and very sweet. We are very grateful to her. Thank you so much Maria!
Great customer service made the difference?
Susan K,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was awesome to be able to skip the 3-4 hour line to get into the museum. What we didn't expect was the tour operator employee walking us straight up to where we needed to be to skip the line--i really don't know if we would have found it on our own. It was such a great touch and he was fun to talk to! The Museum is incredible, just be ready to walk 😃 but the outstanding service of Maya Tours is what really made it a special day. I'm sure there are many skip the line offers, but I'm glad we chose this one.
Visit to the Vatican,
ceciliacA244AW,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Sistine Chapel is one of the most impressive places I have seen, an unforgettable experience, it took us a long time to travel, you have to go with patience and time, but it was worth it.
Excellent service and value
stephaniesP2161HY,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This really was a complete "skip the line"! The Maya Tours rep was really helpful and very well organised. Well worth the extra cost especially as this year the queues for the Vatican Museums are huge.
Excellent visit
N9144MCveroniqueb,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent visit with Marc, French guide. Stunning and a well of historical science with lots of anecdotes. I highly recommend it
kiwi’s in Rome
richardtW9745IX,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel yesterday was something that will remain with us for the rest of our lives. Coming from little old New Zealand we are more comfortable moving within mobs of sheep than the heaving masses of humans! Christina was our guide and like the mother ship, steered us through the multitudes, making our tour seamless. She had an inclusive way of addressing us all and imparted her extensive knowledge and passion of what we’re seeing in a real and meaningful way. Her relaxed but professional energy allowed us to absorb us much as we could within the time frame of the tour. We loved her style and humour. Thank you Christina. You made our ‘Roman Holiday’ truly memorable.
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