Vatican museums and Sistine chapel Evening Entrance Tickets

Overview

Experience the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel during the last entrance slot of the day, when the crowds have thinned and the galleries fall quiet. Your timed entrance tickets are arranged in advance, so you avoid the long ticket-window queues that build up during the day and walk straight into the Galleria delle Carte Geografiche, the Raphael Rooms, and beneath Michelangelo's ceiling. This is a self-guided ticket: explore at your own rhythm, linger as long as you like in front of each masterpiece, and take in the Vatican's most iconic spaces without being tied to a group's schedule. Prefer some context along the way? A licensed guide can be added at checkout for €40 per person.

What's included

• ✓Entrance fee

What you'll do

1. 1

   The Vatican Museums are one of the world’s most famous museum complexes, home to an extraordinary collection of art and history gathered by the Popes over centuries. Visitors can admire masterpieces by artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael, including the breathtaking Sistine Chapel. They offer a unique journey through ancient sculptures, Renaissance paintings, and stunning galleries.

   ⏱ 40 min
2. 2

   The Gallery of Maps is one of the most impressive corridors inside the Vatican Museums. Built in the 16th century, it features a series of detailed topographical maps of Italy painted by Ignazio Danti. Stretching nearly 120 meters, the gallery combines geography, art, and history, with beautifully decorated ceilings and vibrant frescoes.

   ⏱ 15 min
3. 3

   The Gallery of the Candelabra is an elegant hall inside the Vatican Museums, named after its large marble candelabra. It displays a rich collection of ancient Roman sculptures, mosaics, and decorative artworks, blending classical beauty with Renaissance-style decoration. Its refined architecture and artistic treasures make it one of the highlights of the museum route.

   ⏱ 15 min
4. 4

   The Cortile della Pigna is a beautiful open courtyard in the Vatican Museums, famous for its giant ancient bronze pinecone sculpture, which gives the courtyard its name. Originally from ancient Rome, the pinecone symbolizes immortality and eternity. Today, the courtyard blends classical and modern art, offering visitors a peaceful space surrounded by impressive architecture.

   ⏱ 15 min
5. 5

   The Raphael Rooms are a series of four richly decorated rooms in the Vatican Museums, famous for their stunning frescoes painted by Raphael and his workshop. Created in the early 16th century for Pope Julius II, they represent some of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance, including the celebrated School of Athens.

   ⏱ 15 min
6. 6

   The Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous artistic treasures in the world, renowned for its breathtaking frescoes by Michelangelo. Built in the 15th century, it serves as the Pope’s private chapel and the site of the papal conclave. Its ceiling and the masterpiece The Last Judgment attract millions of visitors every year.

   ⏱ 15 min

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.