Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Experience
Overview
Vatican Museums Skip-the-Line Entry – Guided and Self-Guided Options
Skip the ticket lines and explore the Vatican Museums with your choice of a guided tour or self-guided ticket. All options include timed entry. Choose the experience that best fits your style:
1. Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Join a licensed guide to discover highlights of the Vatican Museums. Great for visitors seeking in-depth insight.
2. Vatican Museums Entry Ticket Only
Visit at your own pace and explore iconic areas including the Gallery of Maps, Raphael Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel.
3. Vatican Museums + Mamertine Prison Entry
Explore the Vatican Museums and then visit the ancient Mamertine Prison near the Roman Forum. Entry time for each will be confirmed separately.
4. Vatican Museums + Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass
Combine your museum visit with a sightseeing bus tour. Explore Rome freely with hop-on hop-off bus pass.
What's Included
- Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket to the Vatican Museums
- Choose from various add-ons (Vatican Museums + Mamertine Prison OR Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket)
- Self-guided access to Vatican Museums (no guide or group)
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Meeting Location
00120
Vatican City
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Rome
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair users and visitors with 74%+ disability can access tickets on-site without queuing.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The Sistine Chapel and certain museum sections may close without notice. No refunds apply in these cases. During a Papal transition, access to the Sistine Chapel may be suspended due to the Conclave
- Your City Boat Tours / City Boat Tours voucher is not your ticket. Official Vatican Museums entry tickets (PDF) will be emailed separately about 1 hour before your scheduled time.
- Tickets are valid only for the booked date and time, and entry may be scheduled up to one hour before or after your selected slot. No meeting point is required.
- If you booked a guided tour, your ticket and instructions will also be sent via email. Please go directly to the designated meeting point and arrive at least 30 minutes early
- Tickets are nominative and must match a valid photo ID
- Late arrivals may be refused entry
- Skip-the-line access bypasses the ticket office but not security
- Dress code enforced: shoulders and knees must be covered
- All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
- Please double-check the location and option you selected before your visit
- Price includes reservation fees, taxes, and handling charges
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Average 4.76 out of 5 stars based on 21 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket to the Vatican Museums.
- Choose from various add-ons (Vatican Museums + Mamertine Prison OR Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket).
- Self-guided access to Vatican Museums (no guide or group).
- Hotel pickup/drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Experience is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair users and visitors with 74%+ disability can access tickets on-site without queuing.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket to the Vatican Museums
- Choose from various add-ons (Vatican Museums + Mamertine Prison OR Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket)
- Self-guided access to Vatican Museums (no guide or group)
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair users and visitors with 74%+ disability can access tickets on-site without queuing.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The Sistine Chapel and certain museum sections may close without notice. No refunds apply in these cases. During a Papal transition, access to the Sistine Chapel may be suspended due to the Conclave
- Your Viator/Tripadvisor voucher is not your ticket. Official Vatican Museums entry tickets (PDF) will be emailed separately about 1 hour before your scheduled time.
- Tickets are valid only for the booked date and time, and entry may be scheduled up to one hour before or after your selected slot. No meeting point is required.
- If you booked a guided tour, your ticket and instructions will also be sent via email. Please go directly to the designated meeting point and arrive at least 30 minutes early
- Tickets are nominative and must match a valid photo ID
- Late arrivals may be refused entry
- Skip-the-line access bypasses the ticket office but not security
- Dress code enforced: shoulders and knees must be covered
- All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
- Please double-check the location and option you selected before your visit
- Price includes reservation fees, taxes, and handling charges
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
