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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tickets

169 Reviews 4.28 out of 5 stars Based on 169 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Vatican City, Italy

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With this priority access admission you will skip the line for Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel. Your tickets will be sent to your email a day before your booking date. Please use these tickets to enter at the allotted time you have booked for and enjoy your visit at your own pace. Navigate through the most important galleries and breathtaking masterpieces collection of art in your way without following any crowd.

Marvel at Raphael's masterpieces, including the iconic "School of Athens." Immerse yourself in a world of exquisite frescoes and timeless creativity.

Finally, admire the iconic artwork adorning the Sistine Chapel, where you see Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes and The Last Judgment.

NOTE: Vatican Museums are one of the most visited museums in the world with more than 10 million visitors every year. Expect more crowd than usual since 2025 is the Jubilee Year for Vatican City and more than 25 million are expected this year.

What's Included

  • Fast track Entrance
  • Admission to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop
  • Skip Security Check Line
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Vatican Museums
Viale Vaticano, Vatican City 00120, Italy

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Vatican Museums

With the PDF ticket sent to your email, enter the Vatican Museums from the entrance near Viale Vaticano 100, Rome.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

From the glories of ancient Greece and Egypt to Middle ages Renaissance works, from statues which belong to ancient Rome to modern shiny bronze sphere, Vatican museums has more than 20,000 artifacts in display.Walk the hallways of the Pope's luxury palaces admiring pine cone courtyard, Egypt and Etruscan collections, glorious tapestries, Gallery of Maps, painted ceilings and large scale frescoes by Raphael.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The frescoes depict scenes drawn from the Bible's Old Testament and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please keep in mind these tickets are timed, and in the event you are late and missing your time slot, there is no possibility of reimbursement
  • Arrive directly to the Vatican Museums Entrance and show the PDF tickets sent to your email/mobile
  • All travellers must carry print or mobile version ID proof (Passport/Driving Licence/Govt. issued ID card)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tickets?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Average 4.28 out of 5 stars based on 169 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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  • Fast track Entrance
  • Admission to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop
  • Skip Security Check Line
  • Tour or Tour Guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please keep in mind these tickets are timed, and in the event you are late and missing your time slot, there is no possibility of reimbursement
  • Arrive directly to the Vatican Museums Entrance and show the PDF tickets sent to your email/mobile
  • All travellers must carry print or mobile version ID proof (Passport/Driving Licence/Govt. issued ID card)
  • Knee length shorts are allowed and shoulders to be covered while entering Sistine chapel. Can use scarf for temporary purpose.
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