Enjoy your time with our skip - the line - ticket to the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. Once inside, take your time to spend the entire day at the Vatican Museums to explore the works of the best artists of the Renaissance. Stroll around the Vatican Museums on your own to admire one of the world’s greatest art collections. If you want more than a skip the line ticket, you can either select an audio-guide service available only for the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel or if you prefer to upgrade to a guided tour, please select the tour option when booking and join one of our expert guides on a 3 - hour guided tour.
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Out at sunset: the 2:15 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:01 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 1117 of the next 1440 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
Beat the queues and enter into one of the largest art galleries in the world with your Skip the Line ticket. Discover the 2000 years of art spanned in the papal collection, and compare the majestic ancient statues of the Pio Clementino rooms with the intricate Renaissance displays in the Gallery of the Tapestries.
Complete your Vatican Museums’ experience as you arrive at the most revered room: the Sistine Chapel. The papal chapel’s holy significance is displayed in its outstanding artistic beauty, home to Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling and wall frescoes. Marvel at the intricate details and vivid colour of works that include ‘The Last Judgment’ and ‘The Creation of Adam’.
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Skip The Line ticket to the Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $51 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 48 departures a day between 7:45 AM and 8:00 PM.
Children aged 6–18 pay from $40, adults from $51. Infants go free.
It can: 1117 of the next 1440 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Please be informed that the Vatican Museums provide wheelchair free of charge in the main lobby. You can easily pick one up upon entering, before starting your own independent visit. If you are looking for a tour with wheelchair access you can choose our private wheelchair accessible tour so our guide can lead you through an alternate route.
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Travellers rate it 3.1 out of 5 across 1,163 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tours About.
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My boyfriend and I had a very good time with the Tours about Agency; the group we were with was nice. As for our guide Alberto R., he is truly an exceptional man; you can tell when a person is passionate, reads, and constantly updates himself; this is Alberto, simply a wonderful man with unparalleled professionalism.
We stayed in Rome from March 30 to April 3, and visited the Vatican, the castle of Saint Angelo, Hadrian's pantheon, the underground city of the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, and the Capitoline museums. In addition to walking around famous sites such as Plaza España, Plaza Popolo...., five days give for much. All but one of the activities went perfectly: expert guides who explained in a clear and enjoyable way the content of the visits. Rome really offers a lot, as many people say, a real open-air museum and a treasure trove of human history.
I have stayed few times at club med activities are great and service excellent. Staffs are friendly and many thanks to Alyse for everything. Much appreciated.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Vatican tour and excellent service. Alyse will be thrilled to know her efforts are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
it was so so nice and pascuelo was even more amazing! although ee had to wait 10 minuts it was honestly fine because they had chairs and sofas.
Thank you! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel tour. Pascuelo is delighted to hear your kind words! We’re glad the short wait was comfortable and didn’t affect your experience.
Had no easy way to find and once we did we missed the check in and lost $100. Told too bad so sad. Just book with an operator when you are ready to ensure you get the tour you wanted and not pay double.
Fantastic tour, quick and easy front of the line. Maybe needs a little more signage. Friendly and quick service.
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel tour and appreciated skipping the lines. We’re happy the service was friendly and efficient and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Terrible. I don’t normally write reviews but this is worth it. Tour guide was incredibly rude and screamed at us multiple times for not standing orderly and using the bathroom. Multiple people left during our tour and told the man giving the tour they were leaving due to his lack of respect for others. Spent over an hour talking about a poster outside the actual museum we did not want to see. By the end of the tour we were rushed through the Sistine Chapel, only reason of taking the tour. During our tour we observed rugs for 45 mins. Everyone seemed to have an issue with the guide and after discussing with other families there, they all seemed dissatisfied with the experience. Such a shame how a beautiful place is shown to tourists. Will never use this company again.
We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. It’s very disappointing to learn that the tour did not meet your expectations, especially given how important the Sistine Chapel and the overall Vatican experience are to so many visitors. Your comments regarding the guide’s behavior are taken seriously, and we will be reviewing this matter internally. Our goal is always to offer respectful, informative, and enjoyable tours, and we regret that this was not your experience. Thank you again for your honesty — feedback like yours helps us improve.
Our guide was a nice guy but difficult to understand. He talked for 20 minutes before we left the office. We got inside the Vatican Museum area but then stood in the sun for over 1 1/2 hours while the guide talked. Other tours came and went and we just stood and waited for him to finish. The tour was listed as a2.5hr tour. We didn’t have time to enjoy the museum. I would not recommend this Tour Company. If you decide to go with them, ask for details first.
We're sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. Our guides are certified by the Vatican and are passionate about sharing their deep knowledge of the art, history, and significance of the Vatican Museums. They aim to provide context and insight that enriches the experience, though we understand that pacing and clarity are just as important. We also regret that the time spent before entering and under the sun felt excessive. While some introductory explanation is necessary before the museum portion begins, we will carefully review this situation to ensure a better balance between informative commentary and guest comfort. Your experience matters to us, and we thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Very poor information from the guide actually we didn’t have one . Place was dirty and furniture were very old and very dirty bathrooms as well .
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. All of our guides are officially certified by both the Vatican and the Italian state, and we take great pride in the quality and professionalism of our team. If there was any confusion about the guide or the structure of the tour, we sincerely apologize and would appreciate the opportunity to look into what happened. Regarding the condition of our Vatican office and the facilities, including the bathroom, we take cleanliness very seriously. We're very sorry that it did not meet your expectations during your visit. Please know we are addressing this immediately to ensure our space is clean, comfortable, and welcoming for all our guests. Your feedback is very important to us, and we truly appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention so we can improve.
This is ridiculous you purchase a ticket online and then I get to the front of the line and they tell me that i have to go back to another building to get the barcode to get into the Vatican. Ridiculous service. I ended up walking back to the building and waiting in line to get a physical printed barcode receipt.! Never again
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re genuinely sorry for the frustration you experienced. Our meeting point is clearly stated on all vouchers, along with the instruction to arrive 15–20 minutes early so our staff can check you in and provide the necessary entry barcode for the Vatican. Unfortunately, skipping this step can result in delays at the entrance, and we understand how frustrating that can be — especially when you’re excited to begin your visit. We’re continuously working to improve communication and signage, both online and on-site, to help ensure a smoother experience for all our guests. Your feedback is helpful, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it.
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| Skip The Line ticket to the Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel | 3 hours | 3.1 (1,163) | $51 | |
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