The Sistine Chapel is INCREDIBLE!! It is so much bigger than we ever thought! The tour accommodations were not incredible and very complicated! We were booked for a 530pm tour which changed at the last minute to a 2pm tour time. We were sent 2 different addresses of where to meet. They were miles apart! It stated the cost was going to originally be $24 per person which was perfect since literally all the ticket gets you is in the door but when we confirmed payment it jumped to $161.58 total for 2 people! We were so frustrated with their process at that point we just went with it! We had to call the office to get the correct address and even upon arrival us and all the others were searching for the office. They had several tour groups working out of the same office and scolded the paying ticket people if there weren't with their correct guide but there was no organized check in spot or process! It was a mess and were were happy to just finally get into the Sistine Chapel without waiting but it made me question booking something through Viator in the future because this felt like we were being taken advantage of! We have always previously had success with Viator!
Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Skip The Line Ticket
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $23 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 3.9 / 5 · 495 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- City Rome Tours
Description
Secure your priority entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel and enjoy a hassle-free visit without the long ticket lines. Explore extraordinary masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael and other Renaissance legends as you stroll through the Gallery of Maps, the Tapestry Hall and the magnificent Raphael Rooms. Along the way, admire the iconic Laocoön statue, the ancient masterpiece that famously inspired Michelangelo. Conclude your experience in the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's world renowned frescoes including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment transform the ceiling and altar into one of the greatest artistic achievements in history. Spend less time waiting and more time immersed in art, history and faith.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 25 times a day, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 17
- Adult (ages 19+)
- $23
- Child (ages 7–18)
- $23
- Infant (ages 0–6)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:21 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 292 of the next 452 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
First, please go to Via Tunisi 5A to collect your official tickets. Our hosts will then accompany you to the Vatican Museums entrance. Please do not go directly to the Vatican Museums, as entry requires the tickets collected at the meeting point.
What's included
Included
Multilingual Host
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Entrance to the Sistine Chapel
Fast track admission
Admission tickets
Entrance to the Vatican Museums
Not included
Hotel Pick up / Drop off
Tour Guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.9
495 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $23 is 80% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,065 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at Via Tunisi 5A 20 minutes before your scheduled entry time to complete the check-in process.
- Please provide the full names (first and last) of all guests match with your ID. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Vatican Museums.
- If the clients are less than 18 years old you need to bring a document to prove it inside the Vatican Museums.
- Visitors with certified disabilities of 67% or more receive free entry to the Vatican Museums. If the visitor is not self-sufficient, one companion also enters free. Note: This type of ticket cannot be booked online
- Please Note: We are not responsible for partial closures within the Vatican Museums or the Sistine Chapel. No refunds will be provided if specific areas are closed due to special events. Refunds will only be issued if the entire site is closed and the visit cannot take place.
- Dress code: Shoulders and knees must be covered for entry to the Sistine Chapel. This requirement applies to all genders.
- This activity includes host assistance only and is not a guided tour.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Skip The Line Ticket take?
Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Skip The Line Ticket lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Skip The Line Ticket cost?
Prices start at $23 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 Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Skip The Line Ticket run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 25 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
How much does Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Skip The Line Ticket cost for children?
Children aged 7–18 pay from $23, adults from $23. Infants go free.
Does Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Skip The Line Ticket sell out?
It can: 292 of the next 452 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Skip The Line 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 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Skip The Line Ticket worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 495 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by City Rome Tours.
Reviews(495)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
S
Sistine Chapel was great but the tour process was not! I wouldn't encourage booking through this group!
D
Save yourself money
“Self guided” tour was 3x more expensive than regular tickets to get in. Just plan ahead of time and buy tickets online in the official Vatican website and save yourself $100 Euros. The Vatican itself was wonderful, though.
R
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Tour
It is a bit confusing to know where to meet for the tour. There will be crowds. Our guide got us to the entrance and then left us on our own to explore the Vatican museum
T
The Vatican and The...
The Vatican and The Sistine Chapel was very crowded at the end of September. We did not expect the heat and the crowds. It was so crowded our tour time was delayed making us miss our afternoon tour of the Lateren Steps
N
Happy customer
Would recommend fast track as queue was enormous. Guide was very helpful, helped us all the way to the entry gates. Good value
K
Poor communication
Scheduled a tour for 1:30. The email they sent told us to meet at 3:00pm. Assumed the tour time changed. So missed our experience and money. Customer service was very nice. Bummed
Operator response
Hello Kate, We always strive to keep our communication clear and transparent with our guests, especially in case of booking modifications, out of scope delays and so on. We do not have records of your booking in our log, so we advise you please to reach out to our customer support team for a follow up. Thankyou
1
Waste of money
€50 charged but tickets only cost €28. Way too busy and hot with no air conditioning at all. Massive queue for "Skip the line" tickets. No explanation of what you are viewing in the museums. Constantly told to "move along" by security. Barely having time to take a blurry picture. Sistine Chapel experience ruined by massive crowd with no respect for rules regarding clothing, phones or silence. We won't be returning to the Vatican museums or booking excursions through trip advisor again.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback. We are, however, a little surprised by some of the expectations described in your review. The €50 paid was for the **ticket-only service booked through a tour operator**, not simply the €28 face-value museum admission. The difference covers the booking and tour-operator service, which allows guests to secure their entrance in advance and avoid purchasing directly at the museum. As clearly stated in the booking, **no guide or commentary was included**. Therefore, expecting a guide to accompany you through the museum and explain the exhibits would unfortunately require booking a guided tour rather than an entrance-ticket service. As for the crowds, security procedures, clothing rules, mobile-phone restrictions and the temperature, these are all conditions imposed or determined by the Vatican Museums and the high visitor numbers—particularly during the summer season—not by our company. We nevertheless appreciate your feedback and hope this clarifies the difference between a ticket-only service and a guided tour.
M
Trip advisor is soaking us
Trip advisor charged us three times the face value of the ticket when we picked it up.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback. Just to clarify, the amount paid on TripAdvisor is not the face value of the Vatican Museums ticket. You booked a **ticket-only service through a tour operator**, rather than purchasing directly from the museum ticket office. The additional cost covers the reservation, handling, and service provided by the tour operator. If the expectation was to pay only the museum’s face-value admission price, the most economical option would, of course, be to purchase directly from the Vatican Museums. We understand that paying for a service beyond the ticket price may come as a surprise, but the price of a tour-operator service is clearly different from the museum's admission fee.
J
Skip the line ticket Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
We were super well received at the ticket redemption point and escorted until we were inside, so this went super smoothly! Very friendly host! The Vatican museum is definitely worth a visit, but after a while we noticed a lot of repetition. The Sistine Chapel was beautiful, unfortunately you are not allowed to take pictures here. Remember: as a woman, shoulders and knees must be covered.
Operator response
Hartelijk dank voor uw fijne review! We zijn blij te horen dat u zo goed bent begeleid en vlot kon starten aan uw bezoek. Bedankt ook voor het delen van uw handige tips en feedback. We hopen u graag nog eens te mogen verwelkomen!
7
Great Vatican tour
Ellina gave us the guide The guide was provided in english
Operator response
Thank you for your review, we are really glad the service was up to your standards and was exactly what you were looking for.
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