Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina)
Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina)
Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina)

Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) Tours and Tickets

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The Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina), part of Rome’s Vatican Museums, was decorated by art masters Sandro Botticelli and Pinturicchio in the 15th century before being completed with Michelangelo’s stunning 16th-century ceilings frescoes and monumental “The Last Judgement,” which covers the apse wall. The fresco-covered ceiling is the artist’s greatest work and one of the most important masterpieces in history, while the Sistine Chapel serves as a glorious homage to Renaissance art and one of the most visited sights in all of Italy.

  • Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, last Sunday of the month 9am-2pm
  • St Peter’s Square, Vatican City, 00120

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

29,787
Discover the Vatican on a group tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums with an expert guide. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a guide, who brings the ancient collection to life. Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo and finish your tour visiting St. Peter's Basilica. Choose from several departures, or upgrade to a small-group tour.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$68.79
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access

Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access

2,833
This Vatican Museums Skip-the-Line Tour is a great choice for first-time visitors and travelers that prefer to bypass the long lines that the Vatican can attract. Skip the entrance lines with your tour group and then explore the highlights of the museums, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms, with a guide leading the way. Plus, this tour also gives you skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica (morning tours only; and not on Wednesdays).
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$37.62
Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

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Make the most of your valuable vacation time by skipping the line at the Vatican Museums. You save hours waiting by booking a group tour, and get engaging commentary from your guide as you explore. Admission is included to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica; follow your guide on a carefully-crafted itinerary to ensure you don't miss a thing.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$37.62
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Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel with the Basilica or Rafael Rooms

Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel with the Basilica or Rafael Rooms

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First, enjoy the luxury of skip-the-line tickets and bypass the stressful queues. Enter the Vatican and start your tour with a visit to the Vatican Museum, a true spectacle for everyone who visits. Your tour itinerary through the museum is specialized to focus on the most important parts of the site. Next, you will visit the Sistine Chapel. Once inside you will get to marvel at this glorious place, not to mention, see in the flesh, Michelangelo's masterpiece depicting the last judgement, on the ceiling. This is a true sight to behold. Finish your tour in front of the Basilica of St. Peter, the biggest church in the world. Our guide will give You an introduction about the Basilica and you are free to stay inside all the time you want.
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  • 3 hours
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US$64.49
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Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission Ticket

Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission Ticket

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Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at your leisure and avoid the long lines with this skip-the-line admission ticket. Spend more time admiring the world-famous art as you are escorted inside through a dedicated no-wait Vatican Partner entrance. Once inside, independently explore galleries like Raphael’s Rooms and, of course, the Sistine Chapel with its iconic frescoes by Michelangelo.
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  • 3 hours
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US$41.92
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Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Group Tour

Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Group Tour

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Discover the sacred and artistic treasures of the Vatican on an immersive tour led by an art historian guide. Skip the long lines with priority access, and see some of the most important masterpieces in the Vatican Museum’s immense collection. Stand in awe beneath Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, and learn the stories behind the art through an audio headset so you don’t miss a word of your guide’s commentary.
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  • 2 hours
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US$48.37
Skip-the-Line Ticket: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

Skip-the-Line Ticket: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

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With its wealth of art and history, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are must-sees for most visitors to Rome. Wait times to enter can stretch into the hours, but with this skip-the-line ticket enjoy fast-track entry to both the galleries and chapel and take advantage of the time you save to admire masterpieces by Raphael and Michelangelo.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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US$42.98
Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Fast Track - Vatican Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

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Home to the world’s largest private portfolio of artwork, the Vatican is a must-see for visitors to Rome, and the best way to explore it is with a guide. Learn about the highlights of Vatican City with an expert guide, visiting the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Explore intriguing sites like Raphael’s Rooms and then visit the Sistine Chapel to see incredible frescoes by Michelangelo. Choose the start time that better suites your needs.
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  • 3 hours
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US$52.67
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

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Navigating your way through the massive collection at the Vatican Museums can be overwhelming and cut an entire day out of your time in Rome. With this tour, save hours with priority entrance and visit with a guide to focus on the gallery highlights in just a few hours. See major works by Raphael, Michelangelo, and other masters and linger to marvel at the Sistine Chapel at the end of the tour.
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  • 3 hours
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US$68.79
Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel

Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel

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The Vatican Museums are among the largest museums in the world and with over five million annual visitors they can get incredibly crowded. This self-guided tour is ideal for those who want to take their time and not be restricted by a guided tour. Save time with fast-track, skip-the-line entrance tickets, browse the galleries at your own pace, and visit the magnificent Sistine Chapel at a time that suits you.
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  • 3 hours
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US$34.40
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Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour | Small Group & Private

Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour | Small Group & Private

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See the best of Vatican City on this small-group tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Skip the long lines at the Vatican and go straight to the remarkable art and architecture, including galleries, the Julius II apartments, the Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel. This intimate Vatican tour is limited to six people for a personal experience and individual service from the guide, and includes all entrance fees.
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  • 3 hours
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US$117.16
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour - Skip The Line!

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour - Skip The Line!

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The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica can be intimidating for first-time visitor, both for the wealth of its art and for the vast area they cover. With this tour, see the highlights with a guide for a comprehensive introduction to the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica that won’t overwhelm. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore St. Peter's Square, and even climb the dome for views over Rome.
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  • 3 hours
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US$90.89
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Basilica Entry skip the line

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Basilica Entry skip the line

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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour with an expert friendly guide in a small group. Take advantage of your skip the line tickets and maximize your time inside this magnificent Vatican Museums. Your guide will lead you through the amazing galleries housing one of the most important art collections of the world. Art and history will be brought back to life and you will learn many stories & anecdotes through the headsets so you do not miss any words of the hidden art works. During your tour you will discover the Galleries of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra, the Raphael Rooms and the masterpiece of Michelangelo: The Sistine Chapel. You will learn about the Renaissance painters: Michelangelo & Raphael and their rivalry throughout their lives. Join this tour and enjoy the Vatican Museums with an expert licensed guide and a small group tour.
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  • 2 hours
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US$37.62
Skip-the-Line Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's | Small Group

Skip-the-Line Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's | Small Group

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Save time in the smallest country in the world with priority access tickets to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. This hassle-free tour take you to some of the Vatican's must-see sights. Rather than get lost in the enormous churches and museums, your guide picks the best sights for you to see.
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  • 3 hours
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US$84.92
Vatican And Sistine Chapel Tour With Access To St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican And Sistine Chapel Tour With Access To St. Peter's Basilica

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The UNESCO-listed Vatican complex draws thousands of visitors daily—and has admission lines to match. This classic tour grants fast-track access to the Vatican Museums and continues to visit the Sistine Chapel. Breeze through the endless entrance lines and spend several hours with a guide in the Papal Galleries, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and more.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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US$69.86
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Skip-the-Line Tickets to Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel

Skip-the-Line Tickets to Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel

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The Vatican is one of the world’s most famous and busiest museums. Choose your preferred start time and enjoy skip-the-line access to these priceless works of art. Guarantee your entry to this magnificent collection of art and architecture, and discover the Sistine Chapel and more.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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US$41.92
Skip the Line: Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel Ticket

Skip the Line: Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel Ticket

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The Vatican, one of the most beautiful cities in the world has one of the most popular museums on earth. Millions of people visit the Vatican museum every year And millions of people visit the Sistine chapel as well for its religious significance With great popularity come long entry lines. Because of that, we recommend skip-the-line entry It's easy, we arrange your skip the line tickets and you enter without wasting time waiting in long lines! How long is this entry line? in short, 2-3 hours long
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  • 2 hours 20 minutes
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US$43.00
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Skip-the-line Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel & St Peter's

Skip-the-line Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel & St Peter's

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Maximize time spent in Rome with this Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica tour, complete with skip-the-line access. Choose between several start times and learn about the Vatican Museum’s history and art from an English-speaking guide. Wander through the Gallery of Maps and the Sistine Chapel before continuing on to see the opulent St. Peter’s Basilica.
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  • 3 hours
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US$79.97
Skip-the-line Early Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peters

Skip-the-line Early Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peters

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Begin your exploration of the Vatican Museums before the general public on this tour. With your small group and tour guide, head straight for the Sistine Chapel to marvel at its art and architecture as one of its first daily visitors. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, listening to informative commentary on the history of the church and Vatican City as you walk. Entrance fees, guaranteed skip-the-line entry, and use of individual headsets are included.
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  • 3 hours
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US$115.93
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Semi-Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Semi-Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

3,089
Tens of thousands of people visit the Vatican Museums each day to see St. Peter’s Basilica, masterpieces by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael, and the Sistine Chapel. Get inside the UNESCO-listed complex before it opens to the general public on this early access tour that’s limited to a small group. Enter through a reserved doorway to skip the lines, and stay a step ahead of the large crowds on this carefully planned route that ensures you make the most of your time.
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  • 3 hours
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US$90.29
Fast-Track Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's

Fast-Track Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's

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See the highlights of Vatican City ON this skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Join a knowledgeable guide for a visit to the incomparable Vatican Museums—home to one of the most extensive and impressive art collections in the world. Admire the Raphael Rooms and take in the incomparable frescos of the Sistine Chapel.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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US$83.84
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V.I.P. Small Group Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

V.I.P. Small Group Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

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Discover the best of the Vatican on this comprehensive small-group tour. Avoid the crowds with skip-the-line tickets and make the most of your time in the sacred city-state. Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel over three hours and listen to informative commentary from your guide. See masterpieces from Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, and more as you tour the complex with a maximum of 20 guests.
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  • 2 hours
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US$48.37
VIP After-Hours Vatican Museums by Night Tour with Sistine Chapel

VIP After-Hours Vatican Museums by Night Tour with Sistine Chapel

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Enjoy a rare, intimate visit to the Vatican Museums on this special small-group, after-hours guided tour. Visit the world-famous galleries by night in a group capped at only 12 people, after the museum has closed to the general public. Skip the packed daytime crowds as you roam through Renaissance-era masterworks, from the Raphael Rooms to the Sistine Chapel.
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  • 2 hours 40 minutes
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Skip the Line: Small Group Vatican Tour + Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Access

Skip the Line: Small Group Vatican Tour + Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Access

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Experience an insider’s view of the Vatican Museums on this 3.5-hour, small-group tour. First, skip the line at the Vatican Museums’ entrance, and head in to explore its main exhibits. Your guide tells you little-known facts along the way that many other tour guide don’t know. Visit the Hall of Maps, the Belvedere Courtyard, and the Sistine Chapel. Plus afterward, skip the lines at St. Peter’s Basilica, too.
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  • 3 hours
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What are people saying about Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina)

Michael_J, Sept 2023
Nice day about the Vatican
Our guide was knowledgeable and added good clean humor. We passed up the lines and went through all the quoted venues ending in the Basilica. Pasquale let the way and we quite enjoyed our tour.
Graciela_V, Sept 2023
Vatican tour
La Pieta de Michelangelo Very moving.. The tour was good but our tour guide was sick and everybody noticed. I don't think that she should have been permitted to guide us in this era of COVID.
Martyna_K, Apr 2023
Good service
Redeem point easy to find and they have a bathroom, however, toilets were not cleaned up so it was pretty disgusting to go there. A guide went with us to the skip the line entrance and showed us the way so it was easy to get to the museum.
Sally_P, Apr 2023
Wonderful museum spoilt by the number of people crushed in.
Our guide was wonderful both in her knowledge and her handling of a very busy day in the Sistine Chapel. At times it felt as if you could be crushed and I think the authorities should be made to limit the number of people in the museum at one time. I feel they were being very greedy for money and not worrying about our safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What are Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) hours of operation?
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Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) hours of operation: Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, last Sunday of the month 9am-2pm. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Q:Should I book Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) tickets in advance?
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We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Q:How much does it cost to visit Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) 2023?
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Currently, an entrance ticket to Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) costs USD 34.40. Guided Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) tours start around USD 34.40 per person.
People Also Ask
Q:Do I need to book tickets to visit the Sistine Chapel?
A:Yes. The Sistine Chapel is part of Rome’s Vatican Museums and to visit it, you need to book either an admission ticket or a tour of the museums in advance. You can’t turn up at the Sistine Chapel on the day and wait in line for a ticket.
Q:Do Sistine Chapel tickets sell out?
A:Yes. The Sistine Chapel is one of Rome’s top attractions, so admission tickets to the Vatican Museums—which include access to the chapel—sell out fast. If you can’t get admission tickets for a self-guided visit on your chosen day, try booking a tour that includes admission instead.
Q:Where is the entrance to the Sistine Chapel?
A:You can’t enter the Sistine Chapel directly as there’s no exterior entrance—you can only reach it indirectly via the Vatican Museums’ entrance at Viale Vaticano, on the northern edge of Vatican City. After going through this entrance, follow the signposted one-way walking route through the museums’ galleries, which leads to the chapel.
Q:Is the Sistine Chapel worth visiting?
A:Yes, visiting the Sistine Chapel is worth it—it’s one of the world’s greatest artistic and religious treasures. The chapel boasts magnificent Renaissance artworks, the finest being Michelangelo’s early 16th-century ceiling frescoes of biblical scenes. His central, iconic image, The Creation of Adam, is universally acknowledged as a masterpiece.
Q:How long does it take to walk through the Sistine Chapel?
A:Measuring 131 feet (40 meters) by 46 feet (14 meters), the Sistine Chapel is roughly the size of two tennis courts placed end-to-end—so walking through doesn’t take long. As it’s usually crowded, most people find that 15-20 minutes is enough time to admire its stunning interior.
Q:What is the best time to visit the Sistine Chapel?
A:The Sistine Chapel is busiest from late morning to early afternoon, on Saturdays, public holidays, and from early spring through fall. For thinner crowds, aim for early morning or mid-afternoon or visit from November through March, except on Easter and Christmas. Alternatively, consider early-access or after-hours tours for the least amount of other visitors.