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This self-guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is ideal for independent travelers who want to explore at their own pace while avoiding long lines. Skip-the-Line access lets you enter the museum without delay, and with the Audio Guide, you'll gain detailed insights into the museum's vast collection, from ancient Egyptian sculptures to Renaissance masterpieces.
Discover the rich history and significance behind these treasures, and take your time admiring the wonders of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
While this ticket is a Skip the Line entrance, there is a security check that every passenger must go through. We cannot control the delay this might cause to entering the museum.
Your voucher is valid solely for the entry time specified during the booking process. Once entered, you may enjoy an extended stay at the Museums, subject to their opening hours.
Please ensure that you bring earphones and have enough battery on your phone to enjoy all the content of the self-guided app once inside the Vatican.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Map of the Vatican Museums
Buffet breakfast inside the Vatican's Courtyard (if Option is selected)
Escorted access through the Skip the Line Entrance to the Vatican Museums
Self-Guided App in different languages
Reserved Skip the Line Access to the Vatican Museums
Guided tour
With Breakfast: This option includes a buffet breakfast inside the Vatican’s Courtyard
Vatican Tickets: Vatican & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Ticket.
Please note that it does not include a guide or a guided tour
Vatican & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Guide. Please note that it does not include a guide or a guided tour
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3,206 reviews
Elaine G,
Mar 10, 2025
The cathedral was wow! The detail that went into every painting and frame work. You know it was all built with love and care.
Peter R,
Mar 9, 2025
The audio kept failing. They charged $60 extra to skip the line and can’t even provide decent audio. I will never trust Viator again.
Scott S,
Mar 8, 2025
The Vatican Museum is enormous, and this tour gives you access to all of it—every (seemingly never ending) step. I write this review to warn people (like me) who did not know that the museum is laid out like an IKEA store, were you start at one end, walk through a never-ending series of rooms, and only get to the Sistine Chapel very near the end. Yes, there is ONE shortcut, but I happens towards the beginning and cuts out a lot. Even if I knew what was to come, I’m not entirely sure that I would have taken it because of all that it bypasses. Again, no criticism of the tour. I simply want to warn the unaware that it takes a full three hours to get to the end. For those of you who want that, you will love it. For those who think you can dart in, head to the Sistine Chapel and leave, you will be disappointed.
Stephen L,
Mar 8, 2025
They will not get a downloaded ticket and have to wait until shortly before the activity on the day to go to a point to collect the ticket
Sandra I,
Mar 5, 2025
Met the rep at the meeting point, showed us to the line and got in, very straight forward. Did everything at our own pace, great visit.
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