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Good value
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Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Entry Tickets
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1–3 hours
- Price from
- $40 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 740 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Maya Tours
- Meeting point
- VIA GERMANICO 16PLEASE ARRIVE TO CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED ENTRY TIME!We organize everything and we will provide you with your ticket to skip the line.
Description
If you have limited time and want to avoid lines and explore the sites on your own, the Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel fast track ticket is the perfect option for you. The Vatican Museums public entrance is infamous for the incredibly long lines, which can be extremely frustrating especially if you have limited time. Thankfully, we have a solution! Our fast track tickets allow you to bypass the general admissions line and enter much quicker. This priority access ticket increases your time inside by eliminating all the needless waiting around outside. Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up at the office at the correct time and we’ll provide you with your ticket to skip the line and enter the Vatican Museums. If you choose the option to upgrade for a guided tour the duration is 2.5 hours. Access to St.Peters Basilica included if open. Please note that St Peters Basilica is subject to last minute closures and can not always be included.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 17+)
- $40
- Child (ages 6–16)
- $40
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 30 of the next 131 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
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 best-known Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity.
What's included
Included
Explore at your own leisure
Vatican museums & sistine chapel entry tickets
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Upgrade for guided tour with professional licensed guide if option selected
Not included
Location pick up & drop off
Audio guide or guided tour (Unless option is selected)
St. Peter's basilica
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
740 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $40 is 65% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,065 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid STUDENT PHOTO ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
- Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- "Upgrade for guided tours included skip the line access to the Vatican museums & Sistine chapel (+ St.Peter's basilica if open) duration: 2.5 hours "
- If you have booked a guided tour please note that St.Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures and can not always be included
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Entry Tickets lasts about 1–3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–16 pay from $40, adults from $40.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 30 of the next 131 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is VIA GERMANICO 16. PLEASE ARRIVE TO CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED ENTRY TIME! We organize everything and we will provide you with your ticket to skip the line. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(740)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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A Great Skip The Line Experience
The lines to the Vatican are very long and confusing. This helped so much because we had a guide that walked us from the meet location to inside of the Vatican while skipping the long wait times outside.
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The Vatican museum took...
The Vatican museum took us 2.5 hours. Magnificent. Very crowded and hot in temperatures inside. Ensure to have a bottle of water.
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last minute access to Vatican Museum!
Very easy, convenient and timely ability to get into the Vatican Museum and campus with very little advance notice. Excellent service.
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A must see
Great experience, worthwhile going if in Rome. We didn’t have a guide all the way round - just to get us in smoothly and to skip the line which was worth extra money (normally €18 for a “normal” ticket) but maybe not that much more. Guide Shahid was nice and chatty so lovely experience all round. One thing they don’t mention is to cover shoulders and knees - so make sure you do this to ensure you are allowed in!
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Not actually Skip-the-line.
It was supposed to be “skip the line”. We didn’t actually skip the line. The guide just went along with us though the line.
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Be Organised!
Need to be organised! Time allocation is strict! I appreciate the tour company assisting me today! The Vatican Museums and Sistene Chapel are incredible!
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Amazing
Maggie did an amazing job and explained detail. She was very knowledgeable. Definitely would book again
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Hassle free
Our experience was realky positive, the gent we had on the day was chatty and friendly, easy to find and no queuing whatsoever, highly recommend
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W O N D E R F U L
The visit to the Sistine Chapel was impressive, one of the most special moments of our trip to Rome. Seeing Michelangelo's works in person is something that is truly worth it. We did the visit with Civitatis and our guide, Elena, was excellent. She explained all the details and the history of the Sistine Chapel in a very engaging way, making us appreciate much more everything we were seeing. Thanks to her explanations, the experience was much more complete. We totally recommend doing the guided tour, especially if you have the luck
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