Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with optional Audioguide
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Overview
Step into centuries of art, faith, and history with skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Bypass the long queues and explore at your own pace as you journey through grand galleries filled with timeless masterpieces. Admire ancient sarcophagi in the Greek Cross Gallery, marvel at lifelike sculptures in the Sala degli Animali, and trace the evolution of world maps in the Gallery of Maps. Discover Raphael’s vibrant frescoes and the ornate Borgia Apartments before ending your visit beneath Michelangelo’s breathtaking Sistine Chapel ceiling — a masterpiece that continues to inspire awe in every visitor. ✔ Skip the ticket lines and enter the Vatican Museums effortlessly ✔ Explore the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam” ✔ Discover the Raphael Rooms, Borgia Apartments, and Gallery of Maps ✔ Enjoy a self-paced visit to the museums with an optional audioguide.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (3) Options Available
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Reduced Price
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$34.69
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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip The Line Ticket
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$82.55
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Ticket with Audioguide
Ticket with Audioguide: Ticket only valid for chosen date/time; late arrival denies entry, but you may stay until closing.
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$94.51
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Audio guide (if selected)
- Skip the line ticket to Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums.
What's not Included
- Guided tour
- Ticket to St.Peter's Basilica (free of charge, but access may vary due to crowd control)
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica's dome
Cancellation Policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On June 2nd, 2025, the Sistine Chapel will be closed to visitors, while the rest of the Museums will remain open as usual.
- Tickets are only valid for the selected date and time; please arrive within your designated time slot.
- All visitors are required to go through airport-style security, and during peak season, wait times may exceed 30 minutes.
- Youth tickets are offered to individuals aged 7 to 18 (inclusive) who can present a valid ID.
- Opening hours may vary due to special events at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.
- Children below 7 years old enter free of charge when presenting a valid ID.
- Those with a disability and their carer or companion go free of charge with a certificate of disability, which you must present at the Special Permits and/or the Reception desk in the hall of the museum
- June, July, and August are especially busy since they fall in the peak season.
- Shorts, short skirts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed
- Need to bring Passport or ID card for children
- Normally, travellers receive the final voucher 3–5 days before the tour date. It includes the exact meeting point and important instructions.
- Tour duration may vary depending on your start time, and you may remain inside until the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel close.
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