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Entry was easy
The entry tickets were great. We were on time and entry was flawless. The museum is extremely large so it takes a long time.
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Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Entry Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $74 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 · 9 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- PARVEZ
Description
Please make sure to provide your active phone number with country code so our taem can reach dyou to deliver the e-tickets. it's better if there is whatsapp number. There are various methods to explore the Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel if you're thinking about taking the best Vatican City tickets trip in Rome. Purchasing tickets online guarantees that you won't have to stand in queue to enter the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. In the sweltering heat, you'll also save a tonne of time. You have two options: either buy a ticket that lets you explore the museums independently, or choose for an escorted tour of the Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel. Among the many excellent Vatican Museums is the Museum of Vatican History. In 1973, Pope Paul established the Historical Museum for the first time. The collection was housed in a square garden below ground level.
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 18–65)
- $74
- Senior (ages 66–96)
- $74
- Youth (ages 11–17)
- $68
- Child (ages 6–10)
- $68
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 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
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Among the many excellent Vatican Museums is the Museum of Vatican History. In 1973, Pope Paul established the Historical Museum for the first time. The collection was housed in a square garden below ground level. It wasn't until March 1991 that it was once more open to the public, being moved to the Lateran Apostolic Palace's main floor in 1987. Pope Julius II established the Vatican City Museums for the first time in 1503. From the private collections of affluent families, the museum's collection of artworks expanded to include public holdings from the future pope and subsequent popes. The Vatican Museum of History was founded as a result of the vast collection held by the Vatican Museums and the increasing demand for more structures to store the artwork.
Sistine Chapel
The chapel's dimensions are around 35 meters (118 feet) by 14 meters (46 feet)[15], and its ceiling rises to a height of roughly 20 meters (66 feet) above the ground level. Like many other Italian churches from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, its exterior is devoid of any architectural or ornamental accents. It does not have an external facade or exterior processional doors because it has always been accessed through interior chambers of the Apostolic Palace, with the outside only visible through adjacent windows and light wells. The Cappella Maggiore has also been impacted by masonry subsidence and cracking, which has required the construction of enormous buttresses to support the outer walls. The chapel's external look has been further modified by the addition of other structures.
What's included
Included
skip the entry to museum and sistine chapel
No Guide
Save time waiting in ticket lines to the Vatican Museum
Get guaranteed entry to Sistine Chapel
Not included
Breakfast
Lunch
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.2
9 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $74 is 34% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,083 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Entry Experience take?
Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Entry Experience lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Entry Experience cost?
Prices start at $74 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 Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Entry Experience 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.
How much does Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Entry Experience cost for children?
Children aged 6–10 pay from $68, adults from $74. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Entry Experience 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?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Entry Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by PARVEZ.
Reviews(9)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Booking and support...
Booking and support (via WhatsApp) were great. Our window was brought forward at short notice, which suited us. Communication with the guide was good, prompt and extensive response. For all those who go to Maps to the entrance - not go the way inside the wall, but around the outside. We were wrong at first at the queue to St. Peter's Basilica. But thanks to the guide we found everything.
K
Lack of accurate ticket information
We booked for 1030 in the morning but when receiving our tickets the time on them was 11am. I queried this and was told it was due to something happening at the Vatican and that we could go along for 1040 and gain access. None of that information was accurate. There was plenty people gaining access at the time we originally booked, and you cannot get in before your ticket time as they take people in according to half and hour time slots. The staff didn’t tell us to line up in a particular place so when we headed back to where we were supposed to get in we ended up being at the end of a huge queue, so not skip the line tickets at all. This meant we didn’t actually get to start our experience until 11.15/20 which was 45 minutes after the time I had booked for, this was a day we were travelling home so our plans were very tightly scheduled. Inside will be up to you how much you enjoy it. I enjoyed seeing the grounds and beautiful gardens but a lot of the museums were over my head. The Sistine chapel itself is stunning but the journey to get there is long. Again you’re twisting through many museums and rooms with paintings, great if you have a high interest in art/history. I feel like it is a one and done type of thing. Great to have seen it but I won’t be doing it again.
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The tour guide will not...
The tour guide will not meet you at the meeting point, or reply to messages on the platform you need to message on WhatsApp, and do so in advance as our tickets were earlier than the time we selected. Otherwise all fine, and easy to follow the instructions.
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Buy directly from Vatican
Information for our tour said to meet the sales person/guide at the McDonalds near the Vatican at 3pm. The guide never showed. I called and he said the tickets were emailed to me The tickets were emailed but the time reserved was for 2:30. We did not arrive at the entrance until 3:15. The Staff finally let us in but it took some persuading. If you plan on self guided tour buy your tickets directly from Vatican and get them early. Don’t use this person as it is a rip off.
Operator response
Dead Traveller, thanks for your comment. you need to arrive atleast 15 minutes earlier on the spot. But you came at exect time when our employee went inside Vatican with other tourists. Second we clear on the booking that we will send tickets earlier on whatsapp/email. we send you email because you did not have whatsapp. we send you tickets 3 hours earlier but you did not checked your email. Third we cleared that 2:30pm tickets are same as 3:00 pm. Both works same.
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Family x Europe
My family and I think it was a Great idea, we arrive make a really small line ,I do it again , saves a lot of Time
M
Good
Good Service. Thank you very much. I shouldn't have waited in line. He gave everyone advance information. Everyone should buy this Service a few days before
O
Great experience and well managed
It was beautiful place to visit. Everything was well managed. Got my tickets in time. Very much satisfied. The consultant of what I am going to experience in vatican city was well explained.
T
Worth it !!
It was nice experience. Recommended, you should book advance if you don't want to wait on a long line . Thanks Parvez for you assistance
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