Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani)
Old stairs inside the Vatican Museums, Rome
Old stairs inside the Vatican Museums, Rome

Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani) Tours and Tickets

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Home to some of Italy’s most important art collections—from paintings and sculptures to tapestries and classical antiquities—the Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani) are among the country’s top attractions. Explore the Pinacoteca, Egyptian Museum, Gallery of Tapestries, Pius-Clementine Museum, and Gallery of Maps, before admiring the crown jewels in the Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina), famed for Michelangelo’s ceiling and The Last Judgment.

  • Viale Vaticano, Vatican City, 00165

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Andrew_D, Nov 2024
Well worth a trip. Best of Rome.
Well worth a visit. Definitely get tickets before hand, the queues can be very long. I’m sure some people would want to stay for week there is that much to see. The cafe is clean and at reasonable prices.
Robert_K, Oct 2024
Excellent tour, highly recommend
Really wonderful tour. We did a Colosseum/Forum/Palatine Hill tour the day before, and I must say the Vatican is such a breath of fresh air. It's absolutely lovely inside, beautiful and clean. Our tour guide shared a lot of information about the history, but there is so much there that it's impossible to take it all in. Just enjoy the wonderful art and architecture and you'll have a great time.
ken_L, Oct 2024
Super
Our driver was exactly on time, courteous & professional, the vehicle was clean & of a high class. Our tour was excellent. The highlight of the experience belongs to our guide Maria she was 100%, without exception she made the visit. Super thanks Maria. Ken & Lynn.
Marilyn_L, Oct 2024
Amazing Vatican City Tour
We enjoyed this tour very much. Louisa, our guide, was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She was considerate of my husband’s ambulatory limitations and concerned for his safety. Seeing the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel and the museums was amazing. Lots of steps but well worth it. Viator has the best tours!
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Q:Can you visit the Vatican Museums without a reservation?
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Yes, you can visit the Vatican Museums without a reservation. You can buy tickets upon arrival, but the lines can be extremely long, particularly on weekends and during school vacations. Most travelers opt to book online tickets with skip-the-line entry or join tours that include skip-the-line access.
Q:Are the Vatican Museums free?
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No. Most travelers have to pay to enter the Vatican Museums, although St. Peter’s Basilica is free. Children under 6, some people with disabilities and their carers, and some academics and museum professionals can visit the Vatican Museums for free. Everyone enjoys free entry on the last Sunday of every month.
Q:What is included in the Vatican Museums ticket?
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Vatican Museums tickets include access to a range of galleries, museums, chapels, and apartments replete with priceless works of art. The Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo’s iconic Last Judgment, and Raphael’s Rooms are particularly popular. You can also usually access St. Peter’s Basilica through the Vatican entrance, beating the lines.
Q:Is there a mandatory dress code at the Vatican Museums?
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Yes. The Vatican Museums require that visitors dress as if they were going to church. In practice, that means no hats, legs covered to the knees, and covered shoulders, upper arms, belly, and cleavage. Clothes don’t need to be formal, but they shouldn’t be overly street: Leave the ripped jeans at home.
Q:Can I take pictures at the Vatican Museums?
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Yes. You can take pictures for personal use in the Vatican Museums, but you can’t use flash anywhere and you can’t take any photos in the Sistine Chapel. Professional equipment, including tripods and drones, and selfie sticks are banned. Professionals need permission from the Directorate of Museums and Cultural Heritage.
Q:Are the Vatican Museums wheelchair accessible?
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Yes. The Vatican Museums are fully accessible to people who use manual wheelchairs, with accessible bathrooms, step-free connecting routes, and loaner chairs (documentation required). However, people who rely on mobility scooters or electric wheelchairs may not be able to access certain parts of the museum due to space constraints.