Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
- Explore the Sistine Chapel's masterpieces
- Visit the Vatican Gardens
- Admire Raphael Rooms
- Discover ancient Roman sculptures
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Priority access to Vatican Museums
- Entry to Sistine Chapel
- Access to Vatican Gardens
- Guided tour services
Important information
Know before you book
- Tickets are valid for the date selected at the time of booking.
- Entry times are subject to availability; booking in advance is recommended.
- Children under 6 enter free; discounted rates apply for children aged 6-18.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves extensive walking.
- Photography is allowed, but flash and tripods are prohibited.
- Food and drinks are not permitted inside the Vatican Museums.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- 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.
- 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 PHOTO ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
- 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.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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.
- "Upgrade for guided tours included skip the line access to the Vatican museums & Sistine chapel (+ St.Peter's basilica if open) duration: 2.5 hours "
- If you have booked a guided tour please note that St.Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures and can not always be included
Traveler reviews
Excellent guide and tour
Maggie, our tour guide, was outstanding! We would definitely book this tour again and hopefully she will be our guide.
tour for everyone
i’m not a religious person, but our guide - Marc - turned this tour into a very interesting experience regardless your religious views, he was very attentive to everyone in the group and we felt very welcome.
This company Maya Tours...
Maya Tours Vatican had excellent service. They led us from their office, past all the long lines, and into the museum where we began our self guided tour. Their communication ahead of time was also very good.
Skipped the line
Skip the line was so worth it. The queues were really long. Did join a shorter queue for guides but it has slots and moves quickly. Only had entry tickets but tour guide who got us in was very knowledgable and friendly.
Worth it!
This was well worth it to skip the line. When you are taken the entrance area you will stand in line and think you were scammed, but its not the case. It's a long security line but moves really quick and only takes about 10 minutes, so don't worry! Once you enter, you are free to walk around at your own pace and direction. We do wish we had a tour guide so we could learn more about what we were seeing but it was still worth skipping the extremely long lines to enter.