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Admire Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling and The Last Judgment in this Vatican treasure.
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Slide 1 of 7, Tour group observing ancient sculptures in the Vatican Museums.
Tour group observing ancient sculptures in the Vatican Museums.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Visitors exploring the ornate Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums.
Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
Visitors exploring sculptures on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums.
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Tour group examining Vatican model at Vatican Museums, Rome.
1 hr 30 mins - 3 hrs
  • Skip the long lines and walk straight into the Vatican Museums with your guide—save up to 2 hours of waiting time.

  • Explore world-famous galleries like the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms with expert commentary.

  • In a group of up to 20 guests, enter the Sistine Chapel with powerful context that brings Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes to life.

  • Upgrade to a small-group tour of less than 15 guests for a more personal, engaging experience or add access to the Vatican Gardens.

  • A smart, time-saving way to experience the highlights of a 48-day-long collection in just a few hours.

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  • Skip the long lines and walk straight into the Vatican Museums with your guide—save up to 2 hours of waiting time.

  • Explore world-famous galleries like the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms with expert commentary.

  • In a group of up to 20 guests, enter the Sistine Chapel with powerful context that brings Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes to life.

  • Upgrade to a small-group tour of less than 15 guests for a more personal, engaging experience or add access to the Vatican Gardens.

  • A smart, time-saving way to experience the highlights of a 48-day-long collection in just a few hours.

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€59
Slide 1 of 9, Guide leading tour group through Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museum.
Guide leading tour group through Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museum.
Courtyard of the Vatican Museums in Rome with the Pinecone Sculpture.
Vatican Museums sculpture hall with ancient statues and marble columns.
St. Peter's Basilica with obelisk in Vatican City, Rome, surrounded by tourists.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with ornate altar and spiral columns in Vatican City.
Pietà statue by Michelangelo at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
Visitor admiring the ornate interior of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
Vatican Museum Gallery with sculptures and ornate ceiling.
Visitors overlooking St. Peter’s Square from the Basilica Dome Terrace in Vatican City.
2 hrs - 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.

  • Walk the Gallery of Maps as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.

  • Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.

  • Opt for a small-group tour (max 10) for a deeper Vatican experience, or beat the crowds with early access and reach the Dome’s summit for stunning views.

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  • Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.

  • Walk the Gallery of Maps as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.

  • Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.

  • Opt for a small-group tour (max 10) for a deeper Vatican experience, or beat the crowds with early access and reach the Dome’s summit for stunning views.

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€57.50
Slide 1 of 8, Visitors exploring the ornate halls of the Vatican Museums on a small group tour.
Visitors exploring the ornate halls of the Vatican Museums on a small group tour.
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museum gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.
Visitors viewing Laocoön and His Sons sculpture at Vatican Museums.
Vatican Museums sculpture hall with ancient statues and marble columns.
Guide leading a small tour group at the Vatican Museum, standing near classical statues.
Marble statues in the Vatican Museums corridor, part of the skip-the-line tour.
Visitors on a guided tour of Vatican Museums with St. Peter's Basilica in the background.
2 hrs - 3 hrs
  • Skip the long lines and enter the Vatican Museums with a small group of up to 25 guests.

  • Enjoy more personal attention and richer storytelling with an expert guide by your side.

  • Explore masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more without the crowd stress.

  • Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and take it all in—without being rushed.

  • A smaller group makes it easier to ask questions, move freely, and connect with the art on a deeper level.

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  • Skip the long lines and enter the Vatican Museums with a small group of up to 25 guests.

  • Enjoy more personal attention and richer storytelling with an expert guide by your side.

  • Explore masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more without the crowd stress.

  • Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and take it all in—without being rushed.

  • A smaller group makes it easier to ask questions, move freely, and connect with the art on a deeper level.

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€69
Slide 1 of 8, Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Entrance to the Vatican Museums with sculptures above the door in Rome.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, admiring detailed frescoes.
Vatican Museums gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Statue of river god Oceanus surrounded by figures in Vatican Museums.
Tourists on the spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, part of the Sistine Chapel tour.
Aerial view of Vatican Gardens in Rome with pathways and a central statue.
Explore at your pace
  • Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.

  • Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.

  • End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.

  • Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.

  • Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.

More details
  • Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.

  • Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.

  • End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.

  • Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.

  • Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.

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€24.38
Slide 1 of 10, Aerial view of Saint Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Aerial view of Saint Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Tourists exploring the Vatican Museums' ornate hallway with classical sculptures in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring the Colosseum's underground chambers in Rome with the Rome Super Pass.
Tour group with guide at the Colosseum in Rome, part of the 'Rome in a Day' tour.
St. Peter's Basilica and Square with obelisk, Vatican City, crowded with visitors.
Vatican Museums' ornate ceiling and map gallery, Rome.
Tourists with backpacks exploring the Colosseum in Rome using the Rome Super Pass.
Colosseum underground passage with ancient stone columns in Rome, Italy.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns and arches in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum Underground tour with views of Palatine Hill ruins on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
7 hrs - 9 hrs
  • Cover Ancient Rome and Vatican City in one full day, with reserved entry and expert guidance across six major sites instead of arranging each separately.

  • At the Colosseum complex, follow your guide through the amphitheater, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, with admission and dedicated headsets arranged.

  • At the Vatican, enter the Museums with reserved access, continue to the Sistine Chapel, and visit St. Peter’s Basilica with an English-speaking guide.

  • Enjoy free time between the two guided portions for lunch and travel to your next meeting point; transport between both areas is not included.

  • Headsets are provided so you can follow your guide clearly as you move through both complexes.

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  • Cover Ancient Rome and Vatican City in one full day, with reserved entry and expert guidance across six major sites instead of arranging each separately.

  • At the Colosseum complex, follow your guide through the amphitheater, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, with admission and dedicated headsets arranged.

  • At the Vatican, enter the Museums with reserved access, continue to the Sistine Chapel, and visit St. Peter’s Basilica with an English-speaking guide.

  • Enjoy free time between the two guided portions for lunch and travel to your next meeting point; transport between both areas is not included.

  • Headsets are provided so you can follow your guide clearly as you move through both complexes.

from Original price€188
€127.84

32% off

Slide 1 of 5, Gallery of the Candelabra in Vatican Museum with sculptures and ornate ceiling.
Gallery of the Candelabra in Vatican Museum with sculptures and ornate ceiling.
Visitor admiring detailed frescoes in the Vatican Gallery of Maps, Vatican City.
Angel appearing to chained prisoner in Vatican Museums fresco.
Belvedere Torso sculpture in the Vatican Museum's ornate gallery.
Belvedere Courtyard in Vatican City with tourists and architectural details.
2 hrs
  • Get priority access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, cutting down time spent waiting at one of Rome’s busiest attractions.

  • See Renaissance works by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and other masters across the Museums and Sistine Chapel.

  • Choose an early-morning guided tour to explore before the main daytime rush builds across the Vatican complex.

  • Alternatively, opt for an after-hours guided tour and experience the Museums in softer evening light with fewer visitors around.

More details
  • Get priority access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, cutting down time spent waiting at one of Rome’s busiest attractions.

  • See Renaissance works by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and other masters across the Museums and Sistine Chapel.

  • Choose an early-morning guided tour to explore before the main daytime rush builds across the Vatican complex.

  • Alternatively, opt for an after-hours guided tour and experience the Museums in softer evening light with fewer visitors around.

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€76
Slide 1 of 10, Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
Underground catacombs with ancient frescoes on a guided tour with transfers.
Tourists on Ponte Sant'Angelo with Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy.
Tour group observing ancient sculptures in the Vatican Museums.
Tour group examining Vatican model at Vatican Museums, Rome.
Crowds exploring ancient ruins and catacombs in Rome on a guided tour.
Tourists walking through ancient Roman Catacombs on a guided tour.
Vatican Museums ornate frescoed room with detailed ceiling and wall art.
Ceiling fresco at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, featuring mythological scene.
View of Rome from Castel Sant'Angelo, overlooking the Tiber River and cityscape.
Explore at your pace
Transfers available
  • Explore the Vatican Museums and let the painted ceilings with scenes from the Book of Genesis and other mythological scenes mesmerize you.

  • Marvel at the intricate Raphael Rooms with his paintings and view the Gallery of Maps, beside the Sistine Chapel at the Museum.

  • Navigate the Catacomb's burial sites full of bones and skulls as your guide narrates the history of 2000-year-old Christian burial rites.

  • Gaze at the towering cylindrical building topped by a gleaming statue of Archangel Michael at Castel Sant'Angelo.

  • Fun fact: The Castel Sant'Angelo has made appearances in several films and novels, including Dan Brown's iconic Angels & Demons.

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  • Explore the Vatican Museums and let the painted ceilings with scenes from the Book of Genesis and other mythological scenes mesmerize you.

  • Marvel at the intricate Raphael Rooms with his paintings and view the Gallery of Maps, beside the Sistine Chapel at the Museum.

  • Navigate the Catacomb's burial sites full of bones and skulls as your guide narrates the history of 2000-year-old Christian burial rites.

  • Gaze at the towering cylindrical building topped by a gleaming statue of Archangel Michael at Castel Sant'Angelo.

  • Fun fact: The Castel Sant'Angelo has made appearances in several films and novels, including Dan Brown's iconic Angels & Demons.

from Original price€155.90
€108.21

31% off

Slide 1 of 13, Main entrance of the Vatican Museums in Rome with ornate sculptures above the doorway.
Main entrance of the Vatican Museums in Rome with ornate sculptures above the doorway.
Terraced gardens with hedges and flower beds in Castel Gandolfo park, Italy.
Vatican Museums gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, admiring detailed frescoes.
Tourist couple at Castel Gandolfo overlooking Lake Albano.
Sculptures in Pontifical Villa Gardens with manicured hedges and stone wall backdrop.
Terracotta pots and greenery in Castel Gandolfo Garden, Italy.
Stone steps leading to Castel Gandolfo's Secret Garden entrance, surrounded by manicured hedges.
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Tourists on the spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, part of the Sistine Chapel tour.
Statue of river god Oceanus surrounded by figures in Vatican Museums.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Explore at your pace
  • Discover two papal landmarks in one seamless combo, the Vatican’s artistic heart and the Pope’s summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo.

  • Enjoy timed entry to Castel Gandolfo’s Apostolic Palace and walk through its tranquil Secret Garden dotted with fountains, sculptures, and panoramic lake views.

  • Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with reserved entry to explore centuries of art, from ancient relics to Michelangelo’s ceiling masterpiece.

  • Experience the striking contrast between Rome’s grandeur and the peaceful charm of the Alban Hills, just 40 minutes away.

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  • Discover two papal landmarks in one seamless combo, the Vatican’s artistic heart and the Pope’s summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo.

  • Enjoy timed entry to Castel Gandolfo’s Apostolic Palace and walk through its tranquil Secret Garden dotted with fountains, sculptures, and panoramic lake views.

  • Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with reserved entry to explore centuries of art, from ancient relics to Michelangelo’s ceiling masterpiece.

  • Experience the striking contrast between Rome’s grandeur and the peaceful charm of the Alban Hills, just 40 minutes away.

from Original price€57.90
€45.45

22% off

Slide 1 of 13, Main entrance of the Vatican Museums and Pantheon in Rome.
Main entrance of the Vatican Museums and Pantheon in Rome.
Vatican Museums gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, admiring detailed frescoes.
Pantheon interior in Rome with marble floors and ancient columns.
Dome of the Pantheon in Rome with sunlight streaming through the oculus.
Spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Vatican City.
Visitors with audio guides entering the Roman Pantheon, Rome, Italy.
Pantheon altar in Rome with ornate columns and religious statues.
Interior view of Rome Pantheon with columns and visitors exploring the historic site.
Columns of the Pantheon in Rome viewed from below against a clear blue sky.
Vatican Museums entrance with columns and statues, Rome, Italy.
Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro at Vatican Museum, Vatican City.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Experience the world’s greatest art collection alongside a visit to a temple that’s stood for over two millennia.

  • Skip long queues at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with hosted access for a stress-free start and explore at your own pace.

  • Discover Renaissance masterpieces across 50+ galleries, including Raphael’s Rooms and Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel frescoes.

  • Gain fast-track access to the Pantheon and uncover its 2,000-year history with a multilingual audio guide.

  • Stand beneath the world-famous dome and oculus, and explore chapels, tombs, and marble interiors inside this ancient monument.

More details
  • Experience the world’s greatest art collection alongside a visit to a temple that’s stood for over two millennia.

  • Skip long queues at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with hosted access for a stress-free start and explore at your own pace.

  • Discover Renaissance masterpieces across 50+ galleries, including Raphael’s Rooms and Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel frescoes.

  • Gain fast-track access to the Pantheon and uncover its 2,000-year history with a multilingual audio guide.

  • Stand beneath the world-famous dome and oculus, and explore chapels, tombs, and marble interiors inside this ancient monument.

from Original price€34.38
€32.66

5% off

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Sistine Chapel

Monday8:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
Tuesday8:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
Thursday8:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
Friday8:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
Saturday8:00am - 7:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
SundayClosed

The Sistine Chapel is closed on Sundays (except the last Sunday of each month), as well as on January 1 and 6, March 19, April 1, May 1, June 29, August 15, November 1, and December 25 and 26. 

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What our guests say

Liudmyla P

Couple
2 weeks ago

+1 more

It was very convenient because we didn't have to stand in a long line—we arrived at our scheduled time and were able to go right in. The audio guide helped us figure out which way to go and what was around us. The booking process was simple and straightforward.

Combo: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill + Vatican Museums + Pantheon Tickets

Minh N

Group
3 weeks ago

+1 more

The view is absolute amazing, this ticket is far from enough to enjoy all the wonderful architects from the ancient roman empires. You can skip the line with the ticket which is very time saving. Highly recommend

Combo: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill + Vatican Museums + Pantheon Tickets

Samuel H

United States
Couple
2 weeks ago

+5 more

Will have to go back to the hotel for a nap afterwards. Our guide Marco was great you could definitely tell he knew his stuff. There was so much to take in 4 hours seem to fly by but is impossible to see everything you need a full day for this one for sure.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour with St. Peter's Basilica

Brittany H

United States
Group
3 weeks ago
I liked the tour a lot. It was crazy hot the day we went so I was glad we went early. The dome climb was cool but intense. They need benches when you get down! 😅 Our guide was very informative. We moved slow and went about an hour longer than anticipated but it was very crowded.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour with St. Peter's Basilica

Paolo R

Couple
3 weeks ago
Tuesday, August 4. We booked and purchased two tickets for the Papal Palace and the Secret Garden at Castel Gandolfo. When we arrived, we were surprised to find everything closed because the Holy Father had decided to stay an extra day at Castel Gandolfo. Officially, the website listed it as open and available for visits. The gendarmerie advised us to call the Vatican Museums’ customer service. They stated that the matter was outside their jurisdiction since the tickets had been purchased in advance by credit card through Headout. Unfortunately, your website does not list any phone number for information or assistance. After I sent three emails requesting a refund, and received three replies (all in English...) apologizing for the inconvenience and stating that they were looking into the reason for the closure, the full refund was credited to my card on the 16th. Aside from the fact that I was unable to visit the Papal Palace and the Secret Garden at Castel Gandolfo (perhaps for my next vacation in Rome)—which was not Headout’s fault—everything was handled very correctly and professionally. ... Thank you.

Jubilee Gold Pass: Vatican Museums + Catacombs of St. Callixtus + Castel Sant'Angelo + Castel Gandolfo

Simran S

United Kingdom
Solo
3 weeks ago
Honestly I picked a good time when it was not too crowded and the organisers were extremely helpful too. I was a little scared hearing everyone's stories but skip the line tickets are the best lol and everything was convenient.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Hannah K

United Kingdom
Couple
3 weeks ago
Fantastic organisation from the team. Really useful information given before heading into the museums that I feel was beneficial to know.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets

Herbet M

Family
3 weeks ago
The tour was awesome!! Thanks to the tickets we bought in advance, we were able to get into the basilica and take the elevator without waiting in line at all. It took us 3 hours instead of the whole day we had expected. Thank you so much

Combo: Colosseum + Vatican Museums + St. Peter’s Basilica Entry Tickets

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