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Skip the line fast Entrance Tickets: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

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Overview

Discover the treasured collection of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with privileged entrance to Rome’s busiest attractions. Marvel at a multitude of sculptures and antique artefacts from all periods and places in this vast assemblage of museums and galleries. Submerge yourself in the unrivalled artistry of Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes at the Sistine Chapel. Spend more time exploring and less time waiting in the long ticket lines with our skip-the-line entry tickets. You can upgrade your ticket to include a guide for a more enlightening and organized tour of the Vatican.

• Avoid waiting in the hefty entry lines with our skip the line entry tickets

• Full-day access to the museums so you can take your time to soak up all the
timeless works of art

• Explore the divine Sistine Chapel independently and at your own pace

What's Included

  • Skip the line entry tickets of the Vatican Museums
  • Direct Access Vatican Museums
  • Skip the line access to the Sistine Chapel
  • Hotel Pick-up Drop-off
  • Foods & Beverages
  • Professional Guide (Unless the Option is Selected)
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Meeting Location

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Vatican Museums
Viale Vaticano, Vatican City 00120 Italy

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What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Visit the enormous collection of artworks, antiquities, and sculptures of the Vatican Museums without waiting in its long, tiresome entry lines. Navigate your way independently through a series of sculpture, artifact, and antiquities museums including the Pio-Clementine museum, the Chiaramonti Museum, the Etruscan museum, and the Egyptian museums. You will be captivated by the artworks of the Pinacoteca gallery. Keep exploring and become enchanted by the glorifying artworks of the golden era of history.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Stanze di Raffaello

The Raphael Rooms, also known as the Stanze, contains the works of the famous renaissance painter and Michelangelo’s contemporary Raphael Sanzio da Urbino. The alluring beauty of Raphael’s frescoes will leave you spellbound. As you stay mesmerized by the beauty of the Raphael Rooms, get ready to enter your most awaited Vatican destination, the Sistine Chapel.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sistine Chapel

Step into the Pope’s private place of worship and find yourself submerged in the dazzling frescoes of the peerless Michelangelo. Witness “The Creation of Adam” along with a series of other delightful fresco paintings in the ceiling of the Chapel. The altar wall of the chapel is also ornamented with a profound creation of Michelangelo, “The Last Judgement”. Walk through the chapel to discover other significant artworks of various influential renaissance painters on the walls of both sides. You will be enchanted by the exquisite grace of the divine Chapel. After stepping outside of the museums don’t forget to take a quick look at the world’s largest church St Peter’s Basilica.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code required for entry to places of worship. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both Men and Women. Failure to comply with the dress code may result in refused entry.
  • You have to leave your luggage, backpacks, tripods, etc in the cloakroom before entering the museums. Thus for the convenience of your group we recommend you not to bring any big bags or backpacks.
  • Child 0 to 6 years free no required ticket
  • Must bring your passport or driving license, which is required to check in with the Vatican security guard.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the line fast Entrance Tickets: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Skip the line entry tickets of the Vatican Museums
  • Direct Access Vatican Museums
  • Skip the line access to the Sistine Chapel
  • Hotel Pick-up Drop-off
  • Foods & Beverages
  • Professional Guide (Unless the Option is Selected)

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code required for entry to places of worship. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both Men and Women. Failure to comply with the dress code may result in refused entry.
  • No refunds in case of late or non-arrival.
  • Even if your ticket is a Skip the Line ticket, the mandatory security checks conducted by the museum security may cause a slight delay.
  • You have to leave your luggage, backpacks, tripods, etc in the cloakroom before entering the museums. Thus for the convenience of your group we recommend you not to bring any big bags or backpacks.
  • child 0 to 6 years free no required ticket
  • Must bring your passport or driving license, which is required to check in with the Vatican security guard.
  • All entrance tickets must be purchased under the visitor's name. Please ensure that the name entered during the booking process matches the visitor's identification. If a family member, friend, or anyone else buys or gifts you a ticket, it must still be in your name. If they purchase the ticket in their name instead of yours, you will not be able to use that ticket, and it will be invalid for you.
  • The Sistine Chapel occasionally closes for religious holidays and papal conclaves, and we may not be able to provide advance notice. We appreciate your understanding, and please note that, unfortunately, we won't be able to offer refunds in these situations. Thank you for your support!

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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