Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Overview

Mobile ticket

Your skip-the-line reservation will ensure that you have more time to spend visiting these magnificent masterpieces instead of waiting hours in line. After meeting your host, you will be accompanied inside the main hall without waiting in line and receive your tickets.

Discover the Museum Pio-Clementino, home to the famous " Laocoön and His Sons ", known for inspiring Michelangelo and other famous Italian artists. Here you will also find the " Belvedere Torso", and the Round Hall. Make sure not to miss out the Raphael Rooms, located on the second floor overlooking the south side of the Belvedere Courtyard, four rooms entirely decorated by magnificent frescoes of Italian renaissance artists including Raphael.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please be aware that access to the Sistine Chapel is subject to Vatican regulations and ceremonies. The Vatican Museums may decide to close the Sistine Chapel on short notice for official events or religious proceedings. In the event of any unexpected developments, we are unable to foresee or control these closures in advance. However, your ticket will still grant you full access to the Vatican Museums.

Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter during your visit.

During high season, a mandatory security check to access the museums may require a wait of up to 30 minutes.

Visitors with a certified disability of more than 76% do not require a ticket.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Host at the time of entry

Sistine Chapel ticket

Vatican Museums ticket

Skip-the-line entrance tickets

Tour Guide- Unless option is selected

Audio Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Vatican Museums

Viale Vaticano Vatican City Italy

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Begin your self-guided Vatican Museums visit by checking in at our office, conveniently located just 2 minutes from the entrance. Your host will welcome you, provide all necessary information, and accompany you to the entrance. After passing through ticket and security checks, you are free to explore the Vatican Museums at your own pace. Discover extraordinary galleries, including ancient sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces, and historical artifacts. Spend as much time as you wish, up until closing time, enjoying the treasures of one of the world’s most renowned museums. This experience offers independence and flexibility, making it perfect for travelers who prefer to explore at their leisure.

2 hours • Admission Included

Sistine Chapel

After exploring the Vatican Museums, continue your journey to the Sistine Chapel, the crown jewel of the Vatican. Marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling frescoes, including the iconic Creation of Adam, and the magnificent Last Judgment adorning the altar wall. Take your time to absorb the beauty and significance of this sacred space, where history, art, and spirituality converge. This final stop will leave you with an unforgettable experience of Vatican treasures.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Upgrade-English Guided Tour

Join a 2-hour group tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel for an engaging experience led by an expert guide.

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-The-Line Ticket

Reviews

4.37

177 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

127

Very quick and efficient...
Loujean A,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very quick and efficient service , easy location to find, helpful employees, fast track ticket was good
Great tour operator
Elizabeth H,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Awesome tour operator. Everything smooth and easy entering the museum The crowds at the Vatican were overwhelming and I'm surprised they don't control them, but not the fault of this tour. Would use if again if we return. Thanks!
Well organised
DONNA M,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Enjoyed the visit to the Vatican and the Sistine chapel, well organised trip. It Was very busy in parts but expected as visited in school holidays
A magnificent experience
Cesardu13,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We visited the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel with Paolo. We had a very pleasant time. The three hours passed too fast. Our 8 year old son loved this moment. We've learned a lot. The tour would not have been the same without our guide. The next day we made the Coliseum and the forum without guide. A moment of little interest. We will come back to Rome to do this on a guided tour. Thank you for this moment
Helpful and Efficient
georgioskZ9654OD,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
There was a mix-up with our tickets due to a misunderstanding with our travel agent but, Inside Out Italy, were very understanding and helpful in resolving the issue at hand. So we finally did get to visit the Vatican Museums thanks to the efficiency of Inside Out Italy. Thank you.
Kindness of people
V6069EGalyssab,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
To start I'm very grateful to the people in the ticket office. I couldn't be there at the original time of my tour. Because my passport was stolen en I first needed to get that fixed. But when I came to the office and explained everything, they found the possibility for me to still join a tour later that day. I'm very grateful for the understanding and the help they gave me! I am also very happy with how the tour was. The guide was very knowledgeable and told everything very good. Overall my experience was great! 😃
Excellent
garygA9099TS,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent well organised unforgettable tour.The personalized support from the Inside Out Italy team was exceptional when adjustments were required to the Sistine chapel visit resulting from the visit of King Charles.The kindness and support of Rebecca in making these adjustments and keeping me informed was exceptional.
Timely smooth entrance without long wait
MNcat07,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
While more expensive than the entry tickets, this seemed worth the price in order to enter the museum within 30 minutes. The initial communication to obtain voucher ahead of time is confusing. After messaging Inside Out Italy and confirming we only needed to arrive at their office 15 minutes before scheduled time on ticket everything went smoothly. Their office is located close to group entrance. If you don’t need a guided tour but want to ensure entry in a reasonable amount of time on a given day, then I recommend this service.
Tour
Laurie S,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It was easy to check in and guided to the start of the museum tour. The tour guide was delightful. We had a time change which was inconvenient.
Excellent Service
wenning tiong,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent service by Jhonatan, who got us into the museum without any issues despite us being late due to getting stuck in the line in St Peter's Basilica. He was very responsible and helpful, making sure we had everything needed and walking us over to the museum while ensuring that us and a couple of other people were all safe and together. The experience was very pleasant and made the trip worthwhile after a really hectic day going through all the holy doors at the major basilicas. Thanks Jhonatan!