⚠️ Restoration notice: The Last Judgement fresco is behind scaffolding until Easter 2026. The Sistine Chapel ceiling remains fully visible. 📅 Jubilee 2026: Exceptional crowds expected — book well in advance.
Since 1506 · Vatican City · Rome

Where History
Becomes Eternal

Explore one of the world's greatest collections — from the Sistine Chapel to the Gallery of Maps — and secure your place in history.

7M+
Annual Visitors
54
Galleries
1506
Founded
Quick Book
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Dress Code
Knees & shoulders covered
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ID Required
Photo ID matches ticket name
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Photography
No photos in Sistine Chapel
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Audio Guide
Available at entry — €7
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Getting Here
Metro A · Ottaviano (10 min)
Choose Your Journey

Curated Experiences

Sistine Chapel ceiling
Most Popular
Museums & Collections
Access to all permanent galleries, the Sistine Chapel, Gallery of Maps, and Raphael Rooms.
€20 / adult
Vatican Gardens
Outdoor
Vatican Gardens
A guided walk through the 23-hectare gardens — a green oasis within Vatican City.
€36 / adult
Raphael School of Athens
Guided
Official Guided Tour
Expert multilingual guide leads you through highlights including early morning access.
€46 / adult
Day Trip
Castel Gandolfo
The Papal Palace, Barberini Museum, and 55-hectare gardens above Lake Albano — a perfect escape from Rome.
€12 / adult
Evening · Apr–Oct
Friday Night Museums
The galleries after dark — smaller crowds, atmospheric lighting, and the Sistine Chapel in near-silence.
€20 / adult
Creation of Adam by Michelangelo
Must-See Masterpiece

The Sistine
Chapel

Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes — commissioned by Pope Julius II between 1508 and 1512 — remain the world's most celebrated ceiling. The Creation of Adam, The Last Judgement: each visit reveals new depths.

€20
included in standard entry
Holy Year 2025–2026

The Jubilee of Hope

Pope Francis declared 2025 a Holy Year — a once-in-a-generation Jubilee drawing pilgrims from across the world to Rome and the Vatican. Special exhibitions, extended hours on select dates, and unique guided programmes are available throughout 2026.

30M+
Extra pilgrims in Rome
Plan Your Visit

Everything
You Need to Know

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Opening Hours

Mon – Sat: 08:00 – 20:00
(Last entry 18:00)

Last Sunday of the month: 09:00 – 14:00
Free admission

Friday evenings (Apr–Oct): 19:00 – 23:00

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Location

Viale Vaticano
00165 Rome, Italy

Nearest Metro: Ottaviano (Line A)
Bus: Lines 49, 23, 271

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Ticket Prices

Adults: €20
Reduced: €10 (6–18, students)
School groups: €5
Children under 7: Free

Pre-booking strongly recommended.

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Contact

General Info:
+39 06 69883145
[email protected]

Mon – Sat: 09:00 – 17:00

Visitor Reviews

Unforgettable
Impressions

★★★★★
"Standing beneath the Sistine Chapel ceiling, I understood for the first time why people cross oceans to see a painting."
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Lukas W. Berlin, Germany
★★★★★
"The early morning guided tour was worth every cent. No crowds, golden light through the gallery windows. Pure magic."
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Yuki T. Tokyo, Japan
★★★★☆
"Booking online saved us from 3-hour queues. The Gallery of Maps alone is worth the visit — utterly spectacular."
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Sarah M. New York, USA