Vatican City · Museum

1-Day Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Access

1 Day Round trip from 00120 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Skip the entrance lines with a pre-booked Vatican Museums reservation
02 Explore the Vatican Museums independently and stay as long as you like
03 See the Pinecone Courtyard, Greek Cross Hall, and the Galleries of Maps and Tapestries
04 Admire Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment

Enter the Vatican Museums with a pre-booked reservation and save valuable time by avoiding the entrance lines. Explore major highlights such as the Pinecone Courtyard, the Greek Cross Hall, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Raphael Rooms, and Michelangelo's remarkable Sistine Chapel. This experience gives you the freedom to discover the museums at your own pace and stay for as long as you like.

Explore major highlights such as the Pinecone Courtyard, the Greek Cross Hall, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Raphael Rooms, and Michelangelo's remarkable Sistine Chapel.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Once you have received your ticket inside, explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel freely on your own and stay for as long as you like.
Witness the main highlights of the museums, such as the Pinecone Courtyard, the Greek Cross Hall, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Raphael Rooms, Michelangelo's remarkable Sistine Chapel, and his world-famous frescoes, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment.

Where this trip takes you

Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of Maps, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pre-booked tickets.
Skip-the-line access.
Local (Italian) tour guide.

What's Not Included

Tour guide or audioguide.
Hotel pick-up/drop-off.

What to bring

A valid student ID if claiming the student discount
A valid ID with proof of age for children and students
A copy of the child's valid ID with proof of age
Clothing that covers knees and shoulders
Comfortable walking shoes

Know before you go

Pricing:
- 25 EUR per student under the age of 26, in possession of a valid student ID
- 25 EUR per child aged 6-17, with a valid ID that demonstrates their age; children under the age of 6 are free
- 33 EUR per adult
This tour is available daily, every hour from 08:30 am to 2:30 pm, except Sundays.
Please note that you must be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the chosen departure time.
Every year, the Vatican Museums count among the biggest museums in the world and welcome an average of almost 5 million visitors. This can undoubtedly lead to immense waiting queues at the entrance. In order to save precious time that would be better used exploring the numerous sections and art collections of the museums, it is essential to pre-book your ticket in advance to enjoy direct access with a reservation. Meet us at our Vatican tour office and enter the Vatican Museums with a group reservation and skip-the-line access.
The Vatican Museums offer free entry to all disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%. For visitors who are not self-sufficient, free entry is also extended to a companion. Free entry tickets are issued upon presentation of a certificate of invalidity.
A student discount applies for students under the age of 26, in possession of a valid student ID (national or international) and a valid ID with proof of age, if not shown on the student ID.
Discounts apply for children from the age of 6 to 17 years. Children under the age of 6 are free and do not need to be mentioned when booking a tour with us online. All children need to be in possession of a valid ID with proof of age and a copy of it as well.
On rare occasions, the Vatican may spontaneously close for religious services, Mass preparations, or ceremonies. In these last-minute cases, we are unable to provide discounts or refunds. We cannot be held responsible for any itinerary variations inside the museum, cancellations, or entrance delays due to unexpected events, strikes, decisions taken by the museum direction, and/or unexpected variations of the Pope's displacement involving the museum buildings.
A modest dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. If you fail to comply with these dress requirements, you may be denied entry. Wearing comfortable walking shoes is recommended for Rome in general.