Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Entrance Ticket
About this experience
<p>Take a stirring journey through art and religious history with skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Avoid the long ticket lines and then enjoy your visit at your own pace. </p><br><p>Wander through the Greek Cross Gallery to see elaborately-carved sarcophagi that might just contain the earthly remains of some of antiquity's famous kings and queens.</p><br><p>Peek at the Cabinet of the Masks, or tour the Sala degli Animali to see a virtual menagerie of fantastic beasts, real and imagined. Walk the Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, to see how cartographers depicted the world through the ages.</p><br><p>See masterpieces by Renaissance masters in the Raphael Rooms, and rest for a while in the Borgia Apartments. Then, it’s time to marvel at Michelangelo’s exquisite Sistine Chapel, the crown jewel of the Vatican, and perhaps even of all the world’s art treasures.</p>
What to expect
<p>Discover centuries of art and history with skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Explore the Greek Cross Gallery with its ancient sarcophagi, admire the intricate mosaics of the Cabinet of the Masks, and stroll through the Sala degli Animali, home to sculptures of real and mythical creatures. Wander the Upper Galleries, including the impressive Gallery of Maps, before admiring works by Raphael in the Raphael Rooms and resting in the historic Borgia Apartments. Conclude your visit with the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes await.</p>
Highlights
- Enter the Vatican Museums through the GetYourGuide dedicated entrance
- Marvel at Michelangelo's fresco "The Creation of Adam" in the Sistine Chapel
- Explore one of the world's busiest museums by yourself at your preferred time
- Pickup your audioguide at the dedicated GetYourGuide desk inside the Museums
Things to note
- The museums involve a lot of walking—comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The ticket is valid only for the reserved date and time.
- Modest dress is required (shoulders and knees must be covered).
- Large bags, tripods, and umbrellas must be checked at the cloakroom.
- Photography without flash is allowed, but photos are strictly prohibited inside the Sistine Chapel.
- Skip-the-line entry applies only to ticket lines, not security checks.
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Entrance Ticket
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April 2026
Passengers
$24.55 each
$16.20 each
About this ticket
This entrance ticket gives you access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. You'll need to arrive during your assigned time slot and present your ticket at the entrance for security screening before scanning at the designated box office.
What's included
- Entrance to Vatican Museums
- Access to Sistine Chapel
Practical info
Must arrive during your assigned time slot - do not arrive outside this window
How to redeem
Go directly to the Vatican Museum entrance at Viale Vaticano, Vatican City. Show your ticket (paper or mobile) to security guards, then after security check scan your ticket at box office CASSA ONLINE E GRUPPI.
Important notes
- Bring passport or ID card for children
- Dress code enforced: no shorts, short skirts, or sleeveless shirts allowed
Entrance ticket to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with timed entry
Choose your date
April 2026
Passengers
$24.55 each
$16.20 each