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Go on a journey through the world-renowned Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome. Secure your last-minute, skip-the-line entrance tickets and immerse yourself in the breathtaking art and history that these magnificent buildings have to offer. Discover the wonders of the Vatican Museums and marvel at the exquisite frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, all while avoiding long queues and enjoying a hassle-free experience.

Getting into the Vatican Museums can be confusing and difficult. This ticket turns it into a VIP experience. Wait your well-informed and friendly escort near the museums and you’ll be assisted through security. Easy peasy.

Discover the Treasures of the Vatican Museums

Formerly the Pope’s private art collection, the Vatican Museums showcase the finest masterpieces of the Renaissance era. As you stroll through the galleries, you’ll encounter exquisite works of art, such as Raphael’s School of Athens, the Hall of Tapestries, and the Map Room. Allow yourself to be captivated by the stunning pieces on display and appreciate the artistic talent that defined this remarkable period in history.

Vatican Museums Last Minute Tickets

Experience the Sistine Chapel: Michelangelo’s Masterpiece

One of the most famous attractions in the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, is home to Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring frescoes. Revel in the beauty of the iconic scenes, such as the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment. With skip-the-line access, you can take your time to appreciate the intricate details and powerful storytelling of these timeless works of art.

Upon arriving at the meeting point, you’ll be greeted by a representative who will escort you through the security procedures with ease. Once inside, you’ll have the freedom to explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at your leisure, ensuring a personalized and enjoyable experience.

What's Included

Help at the meeting point,
Free WiFi at the meeting point,
English live guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica with an official Vatican guide,

What's not Included

Live Guided tour,
Audio guide (available onsite),
Access to St. Peter’s Basilica.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and changes are not possible for this ticket.

Useful Info

Vatican is the smallest state in the world (0,44 kilometres) and is located on the hill ol the same name, between the hills Monte Mario and Monte Gianicolo. Here, where the Emperor Caligula had built a circus and Saint Peter was martyred in 67 AD, rises the most important basilica in the Christian world. The Vatican State was established during the Middle Ages and it grew to include most of central Italy Wiped out by the Unification of Italy in 1870, the state was re-established in 1929 and ratified by the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and the Italian State. The Vatican State has its own police, diplomatic corps and army including the famous Swiss Guards. They were founded in 1505 by Julius II. Originally two hundred Swiss guards made up the Pope’s personal guard. Their evocative uniforms, the design attributed to Michelangelo, have remained unchanged for five centuries.

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is named after its builder, Pope Sixtus iv (1471-1484). It was intended as the chapel for the Papal Palaces and its dimensions are said to be those of the temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. It was completed in 1481 and in the following two years was decorated by the foremost artists of the time, Perugino, Signorelli, Botticelli and Ghirlandaio. Paintings on the wall to the right of the altar represent scenes from the life of Moses, and those on the opposite wall are parallel scenes from the life of Christ. Above these are portraits of the early Popes by the same artists.

In 1508, Pope Julius 11 (1503-1513) commissioned Michelangelo, then thirty-three years of age, to paint the ceiling. Michelangelo refused on the grounds that he was a sculptor and not a painter, but the Pope insisted. Working with little assistance, Michelangelo completed the commission in four years. In 1534, Pope Paul III commissioned Michelangelo, then sixty-six years of age, to paint the Last Judgement above the main altar. Michelangelo completed the task in 1541. Michelangelo’s work in the Sistine Chapel is one of the world’s greatest artistic achievements.

Location

95 Viale Vaticano Viale Vaticano, 95, 00192 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy, Roma, Lazio 00192

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