You booked this experience
Make your trip unforgettable

Rome Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Entry Experience

24 Reviews 4.79 out of 5 stars Based on 24 reviews collected by City Sky Diving and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 96% of reviewers | Rome, Italy
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

In Vatican City, ticket lines can eat into your day. This self-guided entry experience gives you admission to the Vatican Museums and guaranteed entry to the Sistine Chapel, so you can visit both with less time spent waiting in ticket lines. Spend a few hours viewing the museums’ collections before continuing to the chapel, including the Museum of Vatican History. With no guide, the visit suits travelers who prefer to set their own pace rather than follow an escorted tour.

What's Included

  • Skip the entry to museum and sistine chapel
  • Save time waiting in ticket lines to the Vatican Museum
  • Get guaranteed entry to Sistine Chapel
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
See 1 moreSee 2 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Vatican Museums
Viale Vaticano, Vatican City 00120, Italy

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation.
Read more

Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free

Vatican Museums

Among the many excellent Vatican Museums is the Museum of Vatican History. In 1973, Pope Paul established the Historical Museum for the first time. The collection was housed in a square garden below ground level. It wasn't until March 1991 that it was once more open to the public, being moved to the Lateran Apostolic Palace's main floor in 1987. Pope Julius II established the Vatican City Museums for the first time in 1503. From the private collections of affluent families, the museum's collection of artworks expanded to include public holdings from the future pope and subsequent popes. The Vatican Museum of History was founded as a result of the vast collection held by the Vatican Museums and the increasing demand for more structures to store the artwork.
Read more

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The chapel's dimensions are around 35 meters (118 feet) by 14 meters (46 feet)[15], and its ceiling rises to a height of roughly 20 meters (66 feet) above the ground level. Like many other Italian churches from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, its exterior is devoid of any architectural or ornamental accents. It does not have an external facade or exterior processional doors because it has always been accessed through interior chambers of the Apostolic Palace, with the outside only visible through adjacent windows and light wells. The Cappella Maggiore has also been impacted by masonry subsidence and cracking, which has required the construction of enormous buttresses to support the outer walls. The chapel's external look has been further modified by the addition of other structures.
Read more

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Show 1 more stop

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Entry Experience?

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. 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.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-5488220P4

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.79
24 reviews

Average 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 24 traveler reviews collected by City Sky Diving and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
22
4 stars
1
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
1
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

Skip-the-Line: Entrance Tickets for Sistine Chapel & Vatican with Guide

This entrance ticket includes a guided tour inside the Vatican museums and sistine chapel .This tour get inside the Vatican museum's and sistine chapel without …More

This entrance ticket includes a guided tour inside the Vatican museums and sistine chapel .This tour get inside the Vatican museum's and sistine chapel without...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
from
$169

Rome: 3-hours visit of Rome Italy Temple (private cab)

The Rome Italy Temple is a sacred temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The design of the temple reflects both traditional …More

The Rome Italy Temple is a sacred temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The design of the temple reflects both traditional...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
from
$66

Assisi Fullday from Rome with Papal Blessing on Parchment and Lunch Included

Enjoy a day exploring the beauties that the Umbria region has to offer. Umbria is known as "the green heart of Italy", and it is …More

Enjoy a day exploring the beauties that the Umbria region has to offer. Umbria is known as "the green heart of Italy", and it is...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (2)
from
$363

Luxury transfer from Rome to Capri with stop over in Pompeii Ruins or reverse

The best way to reach Capri from Rome without stress and waste a lot of time is to book our all-inclusive LUXURY package. Pick up …More

The best way to reach Capri from Rome without stress and waste a lot of time is to book our all-inclusive LUXURY package. Pick up...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
from
$2,879

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (14,714)
from
$21

Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*

Begin with learning how make tiramisù, following traditional recipes using all ingredients- mascarpone, eggs, coffee sugar and cocoa powder and tools needed. Following this, learn …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Begin with learning how make tiramisù, following traditional recipes using all ingredients- mascarpone, eggs, coffee sugar and cocoa powder and tools needed. Following this, learn...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4,169)
from
$33

Learn to Make Pasta & Tiramisu with Wine and Limoncello Included

Enjoy Fettuccine and Tiramisu cooking class in the heart of Rome! During this class you will learn how to make Fettuccine pasta from scratch and …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy Fettuccine and Tiramisu cooking class in the heart of Rome! During this class you will learn how to make Fettuccine pasta from scratch and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (3,176)
from
$56

Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour + Basilica

Save time and energy at the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line, timed entry that lets you bypass long queues and head straight inside. Explore the highlights …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Save time and energy at the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line, timed entry that lets you bypass long queues and head straight inside. Explore the highlights...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (6,053)
from
$33

What's Included

Activity name

  • Skip the entry to museum and sistine chapel
  • Save time waiting in ticket lines to the Vatican Museum
  • Get guaranteed entry to Sistine Chapel
  • No Guide
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Report Product Issue

Activity name