The official website of the Vatican is named 'The Holy See', and governs the Catholic Church based in the Vatican City. From this page you can access the Vatican Museums’ official website, which is available in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish. However, please be aware that official Vatican Museums ticket page only supports Italian and English. Click here to be redirected to the official website of the Vatican Museums, where you can buy tickets and guided tours to:
It is worth noting that tickets and tours booked through the official website sell out quickly, so availability might be limited, and are not refundable. As such, it is recommended that you book your visit as early as possible or explore ticket and guided tour options available by tour operators.
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Go past the long queues and spend more time at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the line tickets. These tickets are valid for an entire day, allowing you to explore the Vatican’s rich history at your own pace.
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Start your visit of the Vatican by touring the hidden paradise behind its wall, the Vatican Gardens, in a mini-bus with the help of an audio guide. After discovering its secrets, the wonders of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel await you.
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When purchasing tickets through the official Vatican Museums ticket page, you will be asked to fill in the number of visitors, date of your visit, the area you wish to visit and, optionally, if you are visiting alone or with a group. You will then be presented with a number of different ticket options*:
After making your selection, you will be asked to choose the specific time slot of your visit, along with the number of full price and discounted tickets in your group. Visitors who qualify for the reduced rate, such as children and students, may have to prove their status.
Tickets and tour options available through the official Vatican Museums website are limited and sell out very quickly for months, particularly around holidays and the tourist summer season. To avoid disappointment, consider purchasing last-minute tickets, unique tours with a twist or guided tours in languages other than English, through a reliable tour operator instead. Pick the best Vatican Museums tickets or perfect Vatican Museums guided tour, tailored to your budget and interests, to make the most of your time in Rome.
*Other options may be available upon time of booking.
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Tour the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with a knowledgeable guide by your side. Make the most of your 3-hour visit with skip-the-line access to both sites in the Vatican.
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