About this experience
The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are two of Rome’s most important sights, but the line to enter can be daunting. Save precious hours with this priority access admission ticket and enjoy more time inside with masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci. Visit the Gallery of Maps, Raphael’s Rooms and the Sistine Chapel at your own pace before moving on to St. Peter’s Basilica.
Skip the long lines to enter the Vatican Museums with fast-track tickets.
Access to the museum galleries, Sistine Chapel, and Raphael’s Rooms.
Take in the most famous paintings and sculptures independently.
Admire St. Peter’s Basilica and Square after visiting the museum.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
- Skip-the-line entry
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Audio Guide in chosen language if the Option is selected.
- Admission to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.
- Entrance tickets
Not included
- Hotel Pickup and Drop
- Tour Guide
- Food and Drinks
Itinerary and highlights
1. Arrival & Entry
Scan your PDF ticket at the Vatican Museums entrance, bypassing the ticket lines. Pass through security and pick up a museum map or rent an audio guide for a deeper understanding of the artworks.
2. Pio-Clementino Museum
Start your journey with ancient sculptures like Laocoön and His Sons and the Apollo Belvedere, masterpieces of Greek and Roman art. These iconic statues offer insight into the classical ideals of beauty and heroism that influenced Renaissance artists like Michelangelo.
Galleries of Tapestries & Maps
Walk through the Gallery of Tapestries, showcasing elaborate woven art, and the Gallery of Maps, which features beautifully detailed frescoes of Italy’s geography.
Marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling, featuring The Creation of Adam, and the powerful Last Judgment. Respect the silence and no-photography rule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy.
Languages and tickets
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Dolcevita Discoveries
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- entry times are subject to availability and may be adjusted to the nearest available slot
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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