Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel: Ticket with Host

Go on a journey through art and religious history with your ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Skip the long ticket lines, inform yourself before entering with the help of a host, and enjoy your visit at your own pace.

Find a treasure trove of Roman statues, Renaissance paintings, and Italian artworks. Discover works by Caravaggio and Titian, as well as more recent artists such as Picasso and Rodin. Keep an eye out for Michelangelo’s self-portrait.

Walk through the Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, to see how cartographers depicted the world through the ages. See masterpieces by Renaissance masters in the Raphael Rooms, the pope's private apartments.

Then, enter the Sistine Chapel and contemplate the intricate details of Michelangelo’s renowned masterpiece.

Important information:

• All visitors must pass through airport-style security, during high season the waiting time may be up to 30 minutes.
• The Vatican can get very crowded all year round. June, July, and August are particularly busy.
• Those with a disability and their carer or companion go free of charge with a disability card.
• St. Peter's Square may be closed in the morning due to Papal Audience, and opening hours are subject to change due to special events.

What to bring:

• Passport or ID card
• Disability card

Not allowed:

• Shorts
• Short skirts
• Sleeveless shirts
• Smoking
• Pets