Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
Buy your priority-access ticket to visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel on your own, at your own pace and without the Viale Vaticano queue. Instant confirmation and free cancellation. Remember: the Sistine Chapel is not sold separately, it's included in the museum ticket.
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What's included
| Access | Admission to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (self-guided visit) |
|---|---|
| Queues | Priority access, skipping the Viale Vaticano ticket-office queue |
| Includes | The whole museum route up to the Sistine Chapel |
| Indicative price | From €55 (includes booking fee and priority access) |
| Confirmation | Instant |
| Cancellation | Free (check conditions) |
What you'll see with your ticket
With your ticket you walk through the entire Vatican Museums complex up to the Sistine Chapel, which is at the end of the route. These are the must-sees:
- The Sistine Chapel: Michelangelo's ceiling (1508–1512) with The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment above the altar.
- The Raphael Rooms: home to The School of Athens, a high point of the Renaissance.
- Gallery of Maps: 120 metres of frescoed maps beneath a gilded ceiling.
- The Laocoön and the Pio-Clementino Museum: the classical sculpture that gave rise to the papal collection.
- Bramante Staircase: the double helix, one of the most photographed images in the Vatican.
Free entry vs. skip-the-line ticket
The Vatican Museums offer free entry on the last Sunday of each month, from 09:00 to 14:00 (last entry 12:30). It's a genuine option if you want to save money, but it comes with major trade-offs: it cannot be booked online, so you queue in person —which on that day is usually very long—, the hours are reduced and some dates are excluded (Easter Sunday, 29 June, 25, 26 and 31 December).
The skip-the-line ticket, on the other hand, guarantees your day and time, saves you the wait and can be booked from home. If your time in Rome is limited, it almost always pays off. We explain it in detail in our guide to free entry to the Vatican and in how to skip the queues.
Self-guided ticket or guided tour?
With this ticket you explore the museum your own way and set your own pace. If you'd rather understand the context of each work and have the guide brief you for the Sistine Chapel (where talking is forbidden), the guided tour from €67 includes admission and an expert guide. Want to see St Peter's Basilica too? Check the full combo.
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Check availability and price →Frequently asked questions
How much does the ticket cost?
The standard ticket is €20 (+€5 if booked online on the official site). The skip-the-line priority-access ticket starts from €55 with instant confirmation. The last Sunday of the month is free (09:00–14:00), but it cannot be booked and there are long queues.
Does it include the Sistine Chapel?
Yes. The Sistine Chapel has no separate ticket: it is reached at the end of the route through the Vatican Museums. Every museum ticket includes it.
Does it include a guide?
No, it's for a self-guided visit. For a guide, choose the guided tour, which includes admission and an expert guide.
What are the Vatican Museums opening hours?
Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00, with last entry at 18:00. Closed on Sundays, except the last of the month (09:00–14:00, free). You must start leaving 30 minutes before closing.
Can I cancel?
Yes, most tickets allow free cancellation up to 24 h before. Check the conditions when booking.
Is the ticket valid on my phone or do I have to print it?
It is valid on your phone: you show the voucher that arrives by email. There is no need to print it. Carry your phone charged and, just in case, take a screenshot.
