Optimize your time at the Vatican with skip-the-ticket-line entry, and explore at your own pace. Visit the Vatican Museums to discover the Renaissance paintings and classical sculptures in the papal art collection. Marvel at frescoes and much more.
About this ticket
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Instant confirmation
- Host or greeter
- Interlingue
Experience
Highlights
- Skip the long ticket line to the Vatican Museums
- See staggering works of art from the papal collections
- Marvel at frescoes by Michelangelo
- Go to the Gallery of Maps to see early maps of the world
- Admire classical sculptures in the Museo Pio Clementino
Full description
Save time with skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, and gain access to one of the most extraordinary art collections in the world. Exchange your voucher for an entrance ticket at the meeting point, then explore the museums at your own pace.
See the square garden of the Vatican Pinacoteca, built by the architect Luca Beltrami for Pope Pius XI. Marvel at the classical sculptures in the Museo Pio Clementino, including the Hall of Animals set up under Pope Pius VI. Go to the Vatican Biblioteque, or wander among dazzling candelabra in the Gallery of Chandeliers. See the work of early cartographers in the Gallery of Maps, and discover the Raphael Rooms in the pope’s private chambers.
A undoubted highlight is the legendary Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s frescoes are on full display. Delve into early history at the Etruscan Museums, and enjoy the museum facilities, including a restaurant to break up the day. You are free to spend as long as you want in the museums, providing time to see the best of one of the largest art collections in the world.
Includes
- Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums
- Live guide
- Audio guide (available for rent at the lobby)
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
meet at Piazza del Risorgimento (400m from Metro A Line, Ottaviano stop), near Bar Caffetteria "L’Ottagono". Look for the staff in blue uniforms and pink vests with 'I Love Rome' logos.
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Not allowed
- Shorts
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- Please ensure you arrive on time as your ticket is only valid for entry on the date and time slot indicated on your voucher
- On arrival at the Vatican, please follow the signs for the separate Partners Entrance. All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
- Please note that this is not a tour; your ticket entitles you to explore the Vatican Museums at your own pace
- Audio guides with pre-recorded commentary are available for rent in the lobby of the Vatican Museums
- Facilities at the Vatican Museums includes restrooms and a restaurant
- Please dress appropriately to visit a religious site. Access to the Vatican Museums is permitted only to those dressed in suitable attire (no sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts or hats)
- Unfortunately this tour is not wheelchair accessible
