Discover the must-see sights of Vatican City, from the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel to St Peter’s Basilica, and plan your tour.
The Vatican Museums house one of the world’s most important art collections. The tour takes in numerous rooms and galleries and culminates in the Sistine Chapel. Due to high demand, we recommend booking your tickets in advance to ensure availability.
Closed in 2026: 1 and 6 January; 11 February; 19 March; 6 April; 1 May; 29 June; 14 and 15 August; 1 November; 8, 25 and 26 December.
You must present your national ID card or passport to gain entry. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
The entry time may vary by up to ±180 minutes within the selected time slot, subject to availability.
For some tours, tickets are collected directly at the meeting point specified after booking. You will be informed of this in the booking confirmation email.
The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are accessible to people with reduced mobility and have accessible toilets. Both entry and the tour of the museums can be undertaken in a manual wheelchair. If you are using an electric scooter, there may be size restrictions in some rooms.
Accessible toilets are available.
If you require additional assistance, please enquire before your visit.
For visits to the Basilica and the Dome
Via San Michele, Borgo di Santo Spirito 17, 00193 Rome.
For visits to the Basilica and Dome with a Papal Audience
Café San Michele (Via Borgo Santo Spirito, 17).
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
Once you’ve completed your purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the details of your booking.
Tickets will be sent by email up to 24 hours before your visit or, if you book less than 24 hours in advance, up to 1 hour beforehand.
For guided tours, tickets may be collected directly at the meeting point. If you book a combined experience, you may receive tickets for each monument separately and at different times.
All visitors must present an original and valid identity document. The details must match those provided at the time of booking, as tickets are issued in the visitor’s name.
Photocopies or digital copies of the document are not accepted. Minors must also carry their own identification and be accompanied by an adult.
No. Once the booking request has been made, it is not possible to change the name, date or time, nor to cancel the tickets. Nor are returns or refunds permitted for personal, medical, work-related or travel cancellation reasons.
These terms and conditions are displayed during the purchase process and must be accepted before finalising the booking.
The only exception is if the monument is closed. In that case, you will automatically receive a 100 per cent refund of the ticket price via the same payment method used for the purchase.
With Feel The City, you can check up-to-date availability for visiting the Vatican Museums and book easily and securely. You’ll receive confirmation of your purchase once you’ve completed your booking, along with clear instructions and all the information you need to prepare for your visit with peace of mind.
