Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-The-Line Ticket

Overview

Available languages

German

Chinese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Want to visit the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel on your own, but still have benefit of skipping the long entrance lines? Try these easy escorted tickets.

You will make your way to our meeting point where your ticket escort will be waiting to take you inside. You will enter using the fastest possible entrance. Get expert advice for how to make the most of your time inside the museums before setting off to explore on your own.

All Vatican tickets are timed entrance and specifically for the date you booked. Change of plans? You can request as many changes of date or time as you like or a full refund up to just 24 hours before your travel date.

Please note that your booking voucher is not valid for entry to the Vatican Museums! You must bring your voucher to the meeting point to enjoy your escorted Skip the Line entrance and receive your valid entrance ticket.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

All Fees and Taxes

Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Food and drinks

Tips

Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

Visit the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel on your own or with a guide (if option selected). Tickets provide skip the line access.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Cortile della Pigna

Explore one of the Vatican's many open air courtyards. This one is decorated with a giant bronze pinecone sculpture, giving the courtyard its name.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Escorted Entry Tickets

Reviews

4.98

59 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A wonderful tour!
judio955,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went on the Vatican tour Nov 1 with Lindy as our guide. She was very knowledgable and interesting! We learned so much, and Lindy was able to navigate us around the crowds expertly. I appreciated the time she took to answer our questions. She was personable and friendly. I would highly recommend the tour, and the tour guide,Lindy.
Great
Vacation53796570166,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide was very passionate and knowledgeable. We had a splendid experience in the museum and the church.
An Amazing Vatican/Sistine Chapel Tour
clarisab208,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide,Laura was amazing! She's very knowledgeable and funny as well to keep things entertaining. Our family enjoyed the entire tour!
Helpful guide on entry and great service
Happiness57153344258,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was very helpful, even though it wasn't a guided ticket, she accompanied Us until the entrance and gave us all the tips for an easy visit. Definitely book the tickets, the lines were too long and you ‘ll have a good guide before entry to know what you should do inside.
Excellent
Climber05979390369,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice visit thanks to our guide Eddy who knew his subjects. He was very interesting. He described to us very well every place we visited
Interesting, fact-filled and enjoyable.
sambO4260ID,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, packed with lots of interesting information. Jeanette was exceptionally knowledgeable, witty and super caring about her group. We’d highly recommend this tour.
We enjoyed our tour because Ahmed is very professional and helpful! We’ll book again next time. Thank you Ahmed!
113chariem,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed our tour because Ahmed is very professional and helpful! The tour seems easy because Ahmed is very knowleageable, We’ll book again next time. Thank you Ahmed!
Well worth the price
mkc0425,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The skip the line ticket option is well worth the price. We met our tour guide, Maria Laura, at the meeting place and she led our group of 12 to a much shorter line for entrance to the museum. The crowd size was very large, but we got in quickly. Once inside, Maria gave us an overview of our guided tour. She was very knowledgeable of what we were going to see. She had photo materials to point out certain aspects of the paintings such as themes and even some hidden faces of other artists. This tour option is best for anyone who doesn’t like long lines or not a lot of time to spare. Our tour guide’s knowledge really added to the experience.
Tour with Martina - Vatican Museums
194karanp,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Martina was an absolutely fantastic guide! She struck the perfect balance between being professional and casual, making the entire experience feel fun and engaging. Even though the Vatican Museums were extremely busy, she navigated us through the crowds with ease, always pointing out the best spots to stand for the perfect perspective on the historical pieces. Her humor, energy, and clear explanations brought the artworks and history to life. She genuinely made the tour many times better than it would have been on our own. Highly recommend Martina to anyone visiting the Vatican!
Unforgettable Vatican Tour – A Must-Do Experience with Guia
457antoniaw,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recently joined a guided tour of the Vatican and it was absolutely phenomenal. The entire experience was both enriching and enjoyable, thanks to our incredible guide who delivered the perfect amount of information—never too much, never too little. Their storytelling brought the history, art, and architecture to life without ever feeling overwhelming or dry. We covered so many iconic sites, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, and learned fascinating details that I would have missed on my own. The pace was just right, and the guide’s passion and knowledge made the tour truly memorable. If you're visiting Rome, this tour is a must. It’s informative, well-organized, and a fantastic way to experience the Vatican’s treasures.