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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour

Guided Tour
  • Rome
  • Italy

Enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Book online tickets today!

From
€75
per person

About

Duration:

2 hours 30 mins

Smartphone tickets accepted

Instant ticket delivery

Fast Track

Max group size:

20

Best time:

Morning.

Free cancellation

Live Guide:

English.

Overview

Take a journey through Vatican City's highlights on this three-hour guided tour. Explore the Vatican Museums and see the spectacular Sistine Chapel.

Begin this excursion into the Vatican's art and architecture at the Vatican Museums, which house the world's most important ancient art collection. From the Egyptian Museum to the Etruscan Museum, the Greek-Roman section to the Collections of Renaissance Art, there's something for everyone.

Follow your guide to the greatest galleries and see frescoes, statues, tapestries, and historical maps. Find the Borgia Apartment with rooms painted by Raphael, the Vatican Pinacoteca, the Gallery of Maps, the Courtyard of the Pine Cone, and more.

Continue to the Sistine Chapel to admire masterpieces by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Pinturicchio, and Perugino. And, of course, you'll have the chance to see Michelangelo's most famous work, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. This is an experience you'll remember for the rest of your life.

Attractions

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour
  • 2 attractions are available.

What's Included

Fast-track entry to the Vatican Museums

Fast-track entry to the Sistine Chapel

Live guide

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Headset to hear the guide

What's Not Included

Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica

Instructions

  • Go to the Touristation office at Viale Vaticano 95
  • Show your smartphone ticket to the representative, who will then take you to the Vatican Museums and help you get inside
  • Make sure to bring a valid ID for reduced tickets. Without valid ID, you will be asked to pay for a full price ticket in order to enter and the discounted ticket will not be refunded

Additional Info

Your voucher is not the ticket: redeem your voucher at the TOURISTATION OFFICE before visiting the attraction

Big bags and suitcases are not allowed in the sites

The Vatican Museums are most easily reached by public transport and a short walk from the nearest metro, tram, or bus station. If you come by car, there is paid parking nearby on Viale Vaticano

Please don't bring large bags, tripods, umbrellas, backpacks, etc.

Itinerary is subject to last-minute change (in case of Vatican events in certain spaces or galleries)

The Vatican Museums offers free admission to all disabled visitors with a certified disability of more than 74%. In case of not self-sufficient, the free ticket is also extended to a companion

Comfortable shoes are recommended

Shoulders and knees must be covered

Not suitable for wheelchair users

Tips

  • Redeem your voucher at the Touristation Office before heading to the Vatican Museums.
  • Wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves a lot of walking through extensive galleries.
  • Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time to avoid delays.
  • Make sure to bring a valid ID for reduced ticket prices, otherwise, you’ll need to pay the full amount.
  • Note that large bags and backpacks are not allowed, so pack light for the experience.
  • Your guide will provide fascinating insights, so make sure to wear your headset for a clear experience.
  • Take your time in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, but be mindful of your guide’s pace to cover key highlights.

How to Get There

Frequently Asked Questions about Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour

The Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour includes fast-track entry to both the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. You will be accompanied by a live guide who will take you through the museums' most important collections, including frescoes, statues, and historical maps. You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of the Sistine Chapel, where you can see Michelangelo’s famous ceiling along with other masterpieces.

On the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour, you’ll explore highlights like the Egyptian Museum, the Etruscan Museum, the Greek-Roman section, and the Renaissance Art collections. You will also see stunning art in the Borgia Apartment, Vatican Pinacoteca, the Gallery of Maps, and the Courtyard of the Pine Cone. The tour ends with the opportunity to admire Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and other works by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and Perugino.

The Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour lasts approximately 3 hours. This allows plenty of time to explore the museums and the Sistine Chapel, with detailed commentary from your guide.

Please note that your voucher is not the ticket. To begin the tour, redeem your voucher at the Touristation Office at Viale Vaticano 95 before visiting the Vatican Museums. Once you show your smartphone voucher, a representative will guide you to the Vatican Museums and help you skip the lines.

Yes, there is a dress code for visiting both the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes for walking around the museums.

Large bags, suitcases, tripods, and umbrellas are not allowed inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. There are lockers available on-site to store your belongings before the tour.

Yes, the Vatican Museums offers free admission for disabled visitors with a certified disability of more than 74%. A companion is also allowed free entry if the visitor is not self-sufficient. Please note that the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users due to the museum's layout.

It is essential to arrive on time. If you are late, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to join the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour. To ensure smooth entry, please make sure to be at the Touristation Office at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Yes, there is paid parking available near the Vatican Museums on Viale Vaticano. The museum is also easily accessible by public transport, with several metro, tram, and bus stations close by.

The Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour price includes the fast-track entry, guided tour, and headset for listening to your guide. However, please note that big bags, tripods, and umbrellas are not allowed, and you may need to use lockers on-site if you bring large items.

Yes, reduced tickets are available for children and students with a valid ID. Please bring your valid ID to receive the discount. Without the appropriate ID, you will be required to pay for a full-price ticket, and the discounted price will not be refunded.

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