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Don't spend two hours waiting to enter, skip the lines and spend more time exploring the galleries. Book your Vatican Museum tour today and walk straight into one of the world's greatest art collections.

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Guided Tour

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour

Private Tour From €73

Skip the line and see it all with a guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Explore the Gallery of Maps, Raphael's masterpieces, and Michelangelo's ceiling before ending at Michelangelo's Pietà in the Basilica.

  • Ticket: Fast-track entry, skip up to 2-3 hours in line

  • Duration: 2-3 hour guided tour with a live guide in 5 languages

  • Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit

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Guided Tour

Evening Tour at the Vatican, Museums & Sistine Chapel

Evening Tour From €89

Beat the daytime crowds and see the Vatican in a softer light. A pre-reserved ticket and expert guide take you through the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Maps, and into the Sistine Chapel as evening settles in.

  • Ticket: Timed entry included, no waiting in line

  • Duration: 2 hour tour led by an English-speaking guide

  • Highlight: Quieter galleries as the crowds thin out

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Audioguide

Skip the Line Entry, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Self Paced Tour From €44

Walk past the ticket line and straight into the Vatican Museums. A local host meets you near the entrance and gets you moving so you can explore the Sistine Chapel and the galleries at your own speed.

  • Ticket: Skip-the-line entry through a separate lane

  • Duration: Explore at your own pace, no guide required

  • Optional: Audioguide

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Opening Hours

  • Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, final entry 4:00 PM

  • Peak season (5 May to 28 October): Fridays extended to 10:30 PM (final entry 8:30 PM); Saturdays extended to 8:00 PM (final entry 6:00 PM)

  • Last Sunday of the month: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, final entry 12:30 PM, free admission

  • Closed regular Sundays and on: Jan 1, Jan 6, Feb 11, Easter Sunday, Jun 29, Aug 14-15, Nov 1, Dec 8, Dec 25-26

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How to Reach the Vatican Museums

  • The easiest way to get to the Vatcan Museums is by metro.

  • By Metro, Take Line A to Ottaviano-San Pietro, then walk 7 to 10 minutes to Viale Vaticano.

  • Bus Line 49 stops right at the entrance, and Tram Line 19 is a 5 minute walk away.

  • Arrive 15 minutes early for security checks.

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What to Know Before You Go

  • Photos are fine in the galleries, just no flash.

  • Inside the Sistine Chapel, no photos at all.

  • Skip the tripods and selfie sticks as these are not allowed.

  • Large bags go in the cloakroom, but keep your valuables with you since the cloakroom won't hold them.

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Visiting with Limited Mobility

  • The Vatican Museums are accessible to all visitors.

  • Free wheelchairs are available at the entrance, and ramps and elevators are placed throughout the galleries.

  • Accessible restrooms, including baby-changing stations, are located along the route.

  • The Museums also offer guided tours in sign language and tactile tours for blind and low-vision visitors, so check ahead if you'd like to book one.

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What to Wear

  • Cover your shoulders and knees, this applies to everyone.

  • Skip sleeveless tops, shorts or skirts above the knee, and hats.

  • If you show up underdressed, ponchos are sold at the entrance for a few euros.

  • The dress code is enforced strictly, especially at the Sistine Chapel, so it's worth dressing right the first time.

What Visitors Say

Pauline T.
Pauline T.

Visited with the whole family, kids included, so skip the line was a life saver for not standing outside in the heat to get entry tickets. Went with an audioguide so we stayed as much as we wanted.

Visited July 2026

Lauryn H.
Lauryn H.

We enjoyed our tour, our guide was so kind and patient and gave us so many great stories on the life and history behind the artworks!

Visited March 2026

Ben Q.
Ben Q.

Our guide knew just about everything on the Vatican Museums art and history, we took a combo tour so we ended the tour in St.Peter's, worth taking a whole day to visit the Vatican.

Visited April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions on Vatican Museums Tours

Is Vatican City open to the public?

Yes. St. Peter's Square and Basilica are free to enter. The Vatican Museums require a paid ticket, except the last Sunday of each month, when entry is free.

Do you need tickets for the Vatican Museums in Rome?

Yes, tickets are required for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Booking online in advance is strongly recommended to avoid long lines.

Where do you buy Vatican Museum tickets?

You can purchase tickets on our ticketing page, buying at the museum is not advised as tickets may be unavailable or the wait can take hours.

When can you visit the Sistine Chapel?

The Sistine Chapel follows Museum hours and is the final stop on the visitor route. Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM, final entry 4 PM. Closed Sundays except the last Sunday of the month.

When does the Vatican Museums, Rome, close?

Monday to Saturday, closing is at 6 PM, with final entry at 4 PM. Some Fridays and Saturdays in peak season the museums stay open until later.

Where is St. Peter's Basilica located?

St. Peter's Basilica sits in Vatican City, within Rome. It faces St. Peter's Square, just steps from the Vatican Museums entrance on Viale Vaticano.

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