Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Fast Track Ticket
4.3(26)Rome1–8 hours
VIATOR3.0(2)TRIPADVISOR4.5(24)
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At a glance
Duration
1–8 hours
Price from
$46 / person
Location
Rome, Italy
Rating
4.3 / 5 · 26 reviews
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Capitolium Tours
Description
Discover the Vatican Museums Collections and enjoy the eternal beauty of the Sistine Chapel with this stress free early entrance admission Ticket for the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Book this ticket now and reserve your place at the Vatican Museums no matter how big the lines are or how busy the Vatican is on any given day. Booking this ticket will give you full access to all the galleries and halls of the Vatican Museums including Pinacoteca Vaticana, Pio-Clementino Museum, Chiaramonti Museum, Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Gregorian Egyptian Museum, and last but not least the Sistine Chapel.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
20 times a day, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
Adult (ages 19+)
$46
Child (ages 7–18)
$35
Infant (ages 0–6)
Free
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:10 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 520 of the next 520 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Fast Track Ticket
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Admission included420 min
The Vatican Museums are Christian art museums located within the city boundaries of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by popes throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. The museums contain roughly 70,000 works, of which 20,000 are on display, and currently employ 640 people who work in 40 different administrative, scholarly, and restoration departments.
Sistine Chapel
Admission included30 min
Enjoy the well known Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's frescos and perhaps the most famous of them all the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement.
What's included
Included
Admission Tickets of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
Access to the St. Peter's Basilica
Guide service in person or audio guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.3
26 reviews
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How it compares in Rome
Starting price $46 is 60% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,082 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Valid ID: Travelers are required to carry a valid identity document
The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. In such occasions, no refund is guaranteed to customers
The Vatican Museums' and the Sistine Chapel tickets are 25 euros for adults and 13 euros for kids between 7 and 18 years of age. Here on Viator these tickets are included plus surcharge and commissions.
People with disabilities, wheelchair users, pregnant ladies, mothers with stroller and one companion has free tickets from the Vatican and do not need to book tickets here in advance.
Dress Code: Knees and shoulders must be covered
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Fast Track Ticket take?
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Fast Track Ticket lasts about 1–8 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Fast Track Ticket cost?
Prices start at $46 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 and Sistine Chapel Fast Track 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.
How much does Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Fast Track Ticket cost for children?
Children aged 7–18 pay from $35, adults from $46. Infants go free.
Does Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Fast Track Ticket sell out?
It can: 520 of the next 520 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Fast Track 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 The Vatican Museums' and the Sistine Chapel tickets are 25 euros for adults and 13 euros for kids between 7 and 18 years of age. Here on Viator these tickets are included plus surcharge and commissions. People with disabilities, wheelchair users, pregnant ladies, mothers with stroller and one companion has free tickets from the Vatican and do not need to book tickets here in advance.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
People with disabilities, wheelchair users, pregnant ladies, mothers with stroller and one companion has free tickets from the Vatican and do not need to book tickets here in advance.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Fast Track Ticket worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 26 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Capitolium Tours.
Reviews(26)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Wandarer
May 17, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great guide, great gardens, great muffins, great art!
Firstly, I cannot speak too highly of Vahid, Our guide from Capitolium Tours, who guided us through the crowds, queues, checkpoints, security checks and turnstiles with incredible charm and good humour. We have been to the Vatican twice before and it is never been this easy - so, thank you Vahid ! Secondly, we were offered a bus tour of the Vatican gardens, which was unexpected and a total delight ! This is the sort of thing that, if I had been offered it in advance, I would probably have declined (‘were there for the art!’) but which was a total and glorious delight: the gardens are fabulous and the audio guide was beautifully narrated and the driver and our escort were charming and eager to please. Which brings me to my third point: all the staff we met during our whole day in the gardens and museums were charming, cheerful and helpful. It seems like a happy place to work ! Finally, we had the best muffins I have ever seen or tasted in the little restaurant in the courtyard. And I haven’t even mentioned the art, which of course was sublime !
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Brandon V
April 29, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Easy and good communication
Easy and good communication, helped us when I texted them what to do and had no problems. Would recommend to use to skip long queues
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Elizabeth_H
April 26, 2025 · via Viator
Great!
Really great experience! We booked through Viator as tickets through official website had sold out but this was so easy! We were worried as were due to visit the day before the Pope’s funeral but a quick message to organiser confirmed all still okay but asked we get their 15 mins earlier. Were met at pickup point and escorted to the correct door and went straight into the Vatican despite large crowds! Very friendly and easy visit, would recommend.
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Storyteller783285
April 12, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Went smoothly.
We got our tickets electronically, so no need to collect from provider. Event went smoothly just that there's already a long line at 8 am.
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F5342QCrobertar
August 31, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
It is better to buy from official page
If you plan to visit Colosseum it is better to book tickets via official page in advance. We paid 70 eur and received tickets for 48 Eur and letter were to go. Nobody meet us, explain only photo with entrance.
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PNF2212
August 30, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Book this tour
Amazing trip today and thoroughly recommend. We booked on the morning of the trip to the Colosseum and received e-ticket / confirmation immediately and then received further confirmation texts from Capitolium Tours with additional details which included Google map pin-drops for all the required meeting points, so efficient, Vahid was our contact and he was excellent..!
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joette_m
August 7, 2022 · via Viator
Lack of information. Very...
Lack of information. Very unorganized, very crowded. Could not get to see a lot of things because there were tours taking over. Very hard to navigate. No help to ask questions. Almost didn't get in because my iphone had froze and I could not get to the ticket verification.
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Pina463
June 25, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Pleasant Experience
Even though it was a hot afternoon in July and the Colosseum was really crowded we entered within a few minutes and spent some good time. The audio video was okay and I am sure if there was an audio video for Roman Forum it would have been even better.
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mariacF5256UO
June 22, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Good service
Reliable and fast service, a few minutes after our booking we received an email with our ticket and future instructions.
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Avieluv
May 13, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Enjoyable
Arrive on time at white tent outside Colosseum, they wont let you in early. Make sure you have your tickets ready. Audio is not a step by step guide but an information audio which was very informative.
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