Overview

Highlights

• Explore one of the world’s busiest museums at your own pace and preferred time.
• Marvel at Michelangelo’s iconic fresco “The Creation of Adam” in the Sistine Chapel.
• Enter the Vatican Museums through the exclusive Pioneer Tours dedicated entrance.
• Collect your audioguide conveniently at the Pioneer Tours desk inside the Museums.

Full Description

Embark on an inspiring journey through art and religious history with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Say goodbye to long ticket lines and explore these iconic treasures at your own pace.

Stroll through the Greek Cross Gallery, where intricately-carved sarcophagi may hold the remains of some of antiquity’s most legendary figures. Admire the intricate designs in the Cabinet of the Masks, or visit the Sala degli Animali for a fascinating showcase of mythical and real creatures.

Discover the Upper Galleries, including the awe-inspiring Gallery of Maps, and see how cartographers of the past envisioned the world. Be captivated by the Renaissance masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms and take a moment to unwind in the opulent Borgia Apartments.

Finally, behold Michelangelo’s stunning Sistine Chapel frescoes, with The Creation of Adam as the centerpiece—an unparalleled masterpiece of art history and the crowning glory of the Vatican’s treasures.

Important Information

What to Bring

• To enter the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, please ensure you have your passport or ID card available, especially for children or students.

Not Allowed

• Shorts
• Short skirts
• Sleeveless shirts

Know Before You Go

•  Tickets for the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel are valid only for the chosen date and time slot. Timely arrival is crucial, as entry during a different time slot is not allowed. Please ensure prompt arrival to fully enjoy your experience.
• All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During peak seasons, security wait times may exceed 30 minutes.
•  Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Entrance Ticket: Youth tickets are valid for ages 7-18 (inclusive) with a valid ID.
• St. Peter’s Basilica and the Square may be closed in the morning for Papal Audiences.
• Opening hours may vary due to special events at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, or St. Peter’s Basilica.
• Children under 7 years old enjoy free entry with a valid ID.
• Visitors with a disability and one companion can access free of charge with a disability certificate, which must be presented at the Special Permits or Reception desk in the museum hall.
• Expect larger crowds during high-season months (June, July, and August).