Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina)

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Attractions near Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina): La Pietà St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro) St. Peter's Baldachin (Baldacchino di San Pietro)

Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, last Sunday of the month 9am-2pm

St Peter’s Square, Vatican City, 00120

The Basics

A Vatican Museums ticket includes access to the Sistine Chapel, and as part of the Vatican Museums, the chapel cannot be visited on its own and can only be entered through the museum complex. Because the Sistine Chapel attracts millions of visitors each year, those who don’t reserve skip-the-line access in advance will find long lines upon arrival. Many travelers find that the complex frescoes are best appreciated with the assistance of an official tour guide, so booking a group tour, an expert guide for a private tour, or even a self-guided audio tour is recommended.

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Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

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Fabiola was great! She made the tour a wonderful experience with all her knowledge. The vatican is an overwhelming experience and my husband and I are going cherish the memories and photos.

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Right from the start it had been a great experience. Filipo was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. He brought the sights to life and with some funny moments too. And he ensure they safety of everyone and that no one is left out. I would truly recommend Filipo!

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Luca was an amazing guide who really put in the effort to make his group feel comfortable and welcome before beginning the tour! Moreover, he was extremely knowledgable and engaging with the artwork, making the tour excited about everything we were seeing and exposing a newfound appreciation for the amazing works surrounding us. It was a great and extremely enjoyable experience that i would recommend to anybody coming to Rome!

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rajib_k, Mar. 2023

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The tour guide was superb, the entire tour was well organized, we finished the tour just in time. It is value for money trip, we recommend new traveler to opt for this service through Viator

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Things to Know Before You Go

Seeing Michelangelo's frescoes can be unforgettable even for kids if seen as part of a small-group or kid-friendly Sistine Chapel and Vatican tour.
Because the chapel is a Catholic church, appropriate attire and decorum are required. Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees and to keep your voice low.
Though photography (without flash) is permitted in the Vatican Museums, no photography is allowed in the Sistine Chapel.

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How to Get There

The Sistine Chapel is part of the Vatican Museums complex adjacent to St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. The Ottaviano station on Line A of the city’s underground metro system is about a five-minute walk away.

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When to Get There

The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are famously crowded, especially during the middle of the day. To skip the line and savor the chapel frescoes in relative peace, reserve an exclusive first-entry or early-access tour in the morning or a night tour after the general public has left. The chapel is often quieter on Wednesday mornings, when the papal address attracts most visitors to St. Peter’s Square instead of the museums.

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Sistine Chapel Highlights

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the majesty of Michelangelo’s sumptuous ceiling frescoes, which cover 5,000 square feet (460 square meters) and depict more than 300 figures illustrating the “Creation of the Earth,” the “Creation of Humankind,” and the “State of Humanity.” Take a few moments to focus on and appreciate the iconic scene of the “Creation of Adam” in the ceiling’s central section, one of the most famous and replicated religious paintings of all time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina)

The Basics

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