Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Skip the long lines and explore the Vatican’s artistic wonders on your own schedule with timed entry access.

Getting started

Arrive at the Vatican Museums entrance at your selected time and show your mobile voucher. You’ll bypass the ticket counter and proceed through a quick security check. From there, head straight inside—no need to queue for tickets.

What to expect

Vatican Museums

Step into one of the world’s most iconic art collections, featuring treasures from ancient Rome to the High Renaissance.

Gallery of Maps & other highlights

Admire ornate tapestries, centuries-old sculptures, and masterpieces like the Gallery of Maps—each room more breathtaking than the last.

Sistine Chapel

End your visit inside the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s Last Judgment and Creation of Adam cover the walls and ceiling.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Wear comfortable shoes as the experience requires a fair amount of walking.

What's not allowed

• Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.

• When in Sistine Chapel, silence is mandatory and photography is prohibited. Guides will provide all necessary and interesting details before entry.

• Luggage and/or large bags are not allowed inside the venue. You may drop off your bags with the free cloakroom service.

• Pets and other small animals are not allowed in the venue.

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

• This type of visit cannot be booked online—tickets are issued in person at the Special Permits and/or Reception desks in the museum hall upon presentation of a certificate of invalidity. The Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire and free entry for visitors with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) and a companion if required. Click here for the accessible route.

Additional information

• Names are mandatory for all the bookings. Double check the names at check out for a hassle-free entry and be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.

• The entrance to the Museums is timed. Be sure to select your activity starting time when booking. Once inside the Museums, you will be free to explore at your own pace.

• If you've chosen the Vatican Gardens open-bus tour, your visit will begin with the garden tour, followed by entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. The multilingual audio guide is available during the garden tour only—not for the museum and chapel visit.

• Please note that the Vatican reserves the right to close the Sistine Chapel at short notice for institutional events

• Although not included in these tickets, access to St. Peter's Basilica is free. Please expect long waiting times during peak season for both, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica.

• If you’ve opted for hosted entry, keep in mind that the host is not a guide—they’re simply there to assist and escort you through the entry process.