Raphael's Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello) Tours and Tickets

The long lines that the Vatican attracts are a testament to its status as one of Europe’s most famous attractions. If you’ve got limited time in Rome, don’t waste a moment waiting with a skip-the-line admission ticket to the Vatican. You are able to explore the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms independently while still benefiting from priority entry, usually only reserved for visitors taking a guided tour.

Experience some of Rome’s most important artistic and spiritual attractions with a 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. Beat the crowds with priority access and see highlights of the Vatican Museum’s immense collection while your guide shares the legends behind the masterpieces. Stand beneath Michelangelo’s famed frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, and skip the long lines to enter the heart of the papacy at St Peter’s Basilica.

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.

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.

Thinking of visiting the Vatican, but worried about those notorious waiting lines? Make it easy on yourself and opt for our hassle-free fast track entrance tickets. Skip the line and enjoy a privileged entrance to the Vatican Museums, our expert host will be with you each step of the way to assist with your entrance. After enjoying fast track access, dive straight into the action and get ready to explore over 3000 years of art history. Uncover a world of ancient secrets in the Gregorian Egyptian Museum, Marvel the impressive collection of works by Caravaggio, Giotto, Raphael and Leonardo in the Pinacoteca. Admire the impressive collection of classic sculptures in the Pio Clementino Museum. Wander the halls of the ornate and elaborate papal apartments, including the Raphael Rooms and the Borgia Apartments. And finally, but certainly not the least, stand in awe of Michelangelo’s most renowned masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel.

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.

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.

Skip the ticket line with fast track entry and begin your 3 hours guided tour at the Vatican Museums. Explore the papal collection of art with an expert tour guide and a group capped at 25 people for a more exclusive experience. Discover one of the largest art collections in the world, with your guide selecting the most fascinating and beautiful pieces to show you. The wide ranging collection of treasures includes Ancient Rome and Greek statues, Renasissance masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael. Then, reach the most acclaimed area of the Vatican Museums: the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will show you the frescoes painted by Michelangelo.

Save time, and head straight to the Vatican’s most popular sights and attractions, on this seamless and speedy tour. Pick from morning or afternoon departure times, and meet your guide. With skip-the-line tickets, you’ll beat the crowds and head straight into the Vatican Museums. Discover the Sistine Chapel at your own pace, and follow your guide directly to the museums’ other highlights.

Avoid the inevitable queues and jump straight into the action. The Vatican Museums are filled wall to wall with some of the world’s greatest art history treasures, so it’s no surprise that you’d want to make the most out of your visit. Join us at our hosting lounge and enjoy a complimentary welcome drink, located just a few minutes’ walk from the museums entrance. Tickets in hand, enjoy an escorted entrance into the museums before fully exploring the 7km of galleries that make up the museums at your own pace. From illuminated frescos to impeccably well-preserved sculptures, the Vatican Museums offers a 360- degree view into the history of humanity with art works dating from the Gregorian, Egyptian era all the way through to modern day. Explore the galleries as you make your way to the crowning Jewel of the Vatican Museums, Michelangelo's the Sistine Chapel.

Skip the long lines to the Vatican Museums of Rome on a tour with an expert guide. Venture to see one of the world's most renowned art collections and get an introduction to the Raphael Rooms, St. Peter's Basilica, Gallery of Tapestries, and Michelangelo’s stunning Sistine Chapel. Slip past the crowds and hear informative commentary from an art historian. Numbers are limited to 13 participants for a small-group experience; entrance fees not included.

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.

If you’re in Rome between May and October, don’t miss this Vatican night tour, which takes place only on Fridays. With a knowledgeable guide, skip the long access lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at night and head inside to admire the revered collection of art without the larger daytime crowds. Visit the Gallery of Maps and Raphael’s Rooms, and see the Michelangelo masterpieces that cover the Sistine Chapel’s famous frescoed ceiling.

During Rome’s hot summer, the Vatican Museum opens its doors for reservations-only Friday night tours that include an appetizer buffet and classical music (music on select Fridays only). This 3-hour Vatican Museums tour is led by a professional art historian, and is limited to 10 people for a more intimate, personal experience of the Sistine Chapel, the Upper Galleries, and other Vatican Museums highlights.

The Vatican is widely considered among UNESCO–listed Rome’s top attractions, but the long queues can make visiting a challenge. On this tour, save valuable sightseeing time with skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums, and marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. With your guide to lead the way, hear the hidden secrets of the Vatican’s most impressive frescoes, paintings, and statues.

Streamline your Rome experience with a skip-the-line ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Explore this top attraction at your own pace with an entrance ticket that allows for a full day at the museums. See classical sculptures and Renaissance paintings in the papal art collection, including frescoes by Michelangelo and Raphael, painting galleries, Egyptian mummies, the private apartments of Pope Julius II, and more.

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.

No trip to Rome is complete without seeing the sights of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Basilica. However, lines and crowds at these iconic attractions can be overwhelming. Get exclusive access to the art and architecture with a guided tour that includes skip-the-line tickets. Enjoy works by Renaissance greats Michelangelo, Raphael and Da Vinci. Learn fascinating facts from your professional guide.

When in Rome, don’t miss the awe-inspiring treasures of the Vatican Museum, one of the world’s largest art collections. Beat the long queues with skip-the-line access, and follow an expert guide to highlights of the more than 2,000 galleries. Admire Renaissance masterpieces like the Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo’s famous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. For the grand finale, step inside the very heart of Vatican City with a tour of dazzling St Peter’s Basilica. Group size is limited to 12 for a more personalized experience.

Explore the Vatican Museums before they officially open to the public for an experience that few other travelers get to enjoy. In the company of the "clavigero" (key master), tour the Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, and more, making the most of exclusive access to these sought-after spaces without the crowds. You will enjoy the company of and Official Vatican Tour Guide throughout your amazing experience.

The Vatican Museums is one of Rome’s most popular attractions and the daytime crowds can be daunting. Avoid the long lines and packed galleries with this after-hours tour that kicks off once most visitors have left. Save time with pre-booked entrance tickets and follow your guide directly to the galleries to marvel at masterpieces by Raphael, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. End in the Sistine Chapel, where you can admire its iconic frescoes.

The sprawling Vatican Museum can be difficult for visitors to navigate on their own. Explore highlights like the Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and the adjoining St. Peter’s Basilica in the company of an art historian during this small-group, skip-the-line guided tour. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere in a group capped at only 10 people as you discover the world-renowned collections.

The UNESCO–listed Vatican City is widely considered the jewel in Rome’s crown, but the site’s popularity means the admission queues can be long. On this tour, save time with skip-the-line entry and visit Vatican highlights including the Basilica of Saint Peter, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel. In a group of no more than 10 people, admire beautiful Roman and Greek statues, and hear the secrets behind Michelangelo’s frescoes.

Discover the incredible treasures of the Vatican Museums during this evening openings experience. Equipped with headsets to clearly hear your guide, explore the Vatican’s vast collection. Stroll through Pio Clementino Hall, Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, the Gallery of Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Tapestries Gallery, and the Sistine Chapel. Then continue to Raphael Rooms.