VATICAN CITY · MUSEUM CITY
The pick of the collection, reviewed.
A hand-picked shortlist of the 15 vatican city museums travellers rate highest, with the prices, the run times and who you actually book each one through.
Skip-the-line timed entry to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a host pickup at Viale Vaticano. Save time and stress.
Most Popular“You should arrive early to skip the long line. We booked the tickets at 8am and there wasn’t a lot of tourists.”
Timed skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, self-guided so you can go at your pace.
“Had no easy way to find and once we did we missed the check in and lost $100. Told too bad so sad. Just book with an operator when you are ready to ensure you get the tour you wanted and not pay double.”
Skip-the-line guided Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour with headsets, smart pacing, and a possible bonus pass to St. Peter’s Basilica.
“This was one of the best tours I've ever taken and it's really because of Berna, our tour guide. As someone who isn’t religious, I appreciated that this tour felt secular. The stories she told about Michelangelo and the different Popes made this visit so worth it. She knew so much information about what we…”
Skip-the-line entry and headsets for a 2.5-hour guided run through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, ending in awe.
“Awesome. Good bit of walking, up & down steps. It was worth it.....”
Skip the ticket lines for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, with an English guide, headsets for bigger groups, and built-in pacing.
“The tour was great our guide Sophia was very passionate and knowledgeable about the history and all the facts. Being able to skip the line was awesome as the crowds and queues were long for people waiting to get in”
Skip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel entry. Ticket-based, self-paced inside, with key rules on dress and check-in.
“It was a wonderful experience just as stated. My friend and I decided to do this the night before. It worked out amazingly.”
Skip the line to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a live guide, headsets, and a smart route through massive crowds.
A 5-hour guided Vatican combo: early St. Peter’s Basilica access, a dome climb for 360° views, and skip-the-line Vatican Museums plus Sistine Chapel.
“Our guide was a fantastic wealth of knowledge. She went over and above, due to the number of people visiting the Vatican at the same time as our group, we were slower through the different museums, but she stayed with us over and hour and a half over the allotted tour time. Thank you!”
Skip ticket lines for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with fast-track entry, then explore at your own pace in about 2 hours.
“Unprofessional company “City Rome Tours” does not even have a real sign. It’s a paper sign on a door. No clear meeting point and would not give me my ticket. Do not book anything with this company. All employees there have no professionalism, will leave you and talk to others.”
Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with on-spot help, security screening, strict dress code, and fast access via Inside Out Italy.
“Here is why this tour offered value— because terrible rain and an uncooperative. Uber driver caused us to run behind schedule, this tour operator adjusted our reservation.”
Skip the line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with headsets, priority entry, plus a no-hassle stop at St. Peter’s Basilica.
“It's a walking tour where you skip the line and have a guide. The audio piece is helpful for hearing the guide. It's not fast paced. It covers the Museum and the Sistine chapel. St. Peter's is an entrace ticket. Unfortunately after doing the 330pm Read more”
Vatican Museums skip-the-line entry with audio options, small-group access, and time to hit Sistine Chapel, Maps Gallery, and Raphael rooms.
“My experience was amazing!! This was my 2nd time here! It was really nice that they added a new part to the museum at the very beginning! There’s sooo much to see that I feel like I could easily visit 2 more times and still not be able to see everything. You could honestly stay…”
Skip-the-line Vatican Museums plus Sistine Chapel with an expert guide, small group pacing, and smart highlights in about 3 hours.
Timed fast-track tickets for Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, plus independent access to Raphael’s Rooms and key masterpieces.
“Very disappointing experience. I received an email 2 days before my visit saying that my tickets were ready, but when I looked in the app nothing was there. On the day of the event, the company sent me a message saying that due to a “technical issue” my tickets were delayed. Then, they messaged again…”
Skip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel timed entry with voucher pickup help, plus Ancient Rome video and optional extras like Pantheon.
“They told us to be there at 3.15pm and then we had to wait until 4pm. Find a cheaper skip-the-line option. Try to get your ticket directly from the Vatican.”
