Discover the extensive artworks of the Vatican Museums on this half-day tour. With professional hosts on hand to welcome you and provide important tips, it's an unforgettable journey through time. Skip the long queues and admire the classical sculptures blending seamlessly into Renaissance paintings, before finally arriving at Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring Last Judgement masterpiece inside the iconic Sistine Chapel.
-Beat the large queues with skip-the-line access.
-Enjoy more time to explore the Vatican Museums Marvel at the artistic and architectural feat of the Sistine Chapel.
-Disabled visitors can enter freely with a valid ID/Passport and a Disability Card over 74%
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
20 times a day, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 18+)
$80
Youth (ages 7–15)
$68
Infant (ages 0–6)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:11 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Fast Track Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Admission included120 min
The Vatican Museums are the public museums of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
Sistine Chapel
Admission included30 min
Take in the magnificence of the Sistine Chapel, known as the Cappella Magna, and see Michelangelo’s masterpiece, The Last Judgement.
What's included
Included
Hosted Entrance
Skip-the-Line Entrance Tickets
Not included
Audioguide
Guided Tour
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
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How it compares in Rome
Starting price $80 is 29% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
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Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
St. Peter's Basilica is not include
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Access Ticket take?
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Access Ticket lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Access Ticket cost?
Prices start at $80 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Access Ticket run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 20 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
Can I cancel Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Access Ticket for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Roman Signature Tours.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Chad_F
May 12, 2026 · via Viator
Tickets worked, but it was confusing
Purchasing four skip the line/no guided tour tickets through this third party resulted in some communication issues. The first issue is that I received only a voucher for tickets. Then I was instructed to an address nearby to pick up the tickets, but it was not the correct address. After looking around this area for some time, I then noticed I received a new different address a couple of blocks over from the first address also with a new “entry time”. I found the ticket office and received 2 tickets and 2 vouchers for a guided tour in Italian. However, It was not explained to me like this. A customer service rep at the Vatican line looked at my papers to explain the different entrance procedures. My group had to split for different entrance gates then rejoin once in. In the end we made it work, but it was very confusing and much more hassle than expected. Heads up for the third party purchase.
Operator response
Sorry for the inconvenience. we are sorry for that. We will look after this and will give our customer a best experience.
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