Can I queue for Vatican tickets?

There are various ticket types available for the Vatican Museums. Walk up tickets, although on most days they should be called queue up tickets are €17pp with a reduction to €8 for children aged 6-17. Fast-track tickets, so you avoid the queues start from €20.50pp and include entrance to the Sistine Chapel.



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You can purchase the ticket to Vatican Museum at the main entrance, but to do so, you'll have to wait in a long line at the door. That's why we recommend you buy your Vatican tickets online in advance.

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Vatican tickets typically go on sale about two months in advance on the official site. But tickets are often sold out by that time, so it may help to look out for them earlier from official partners.

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>>> All Vatican Museum tickets are timed. You select date and time and go straight to the door, so basically all tickets are skip the line as you don't have to line up to buy them.

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The best days to avoid are the weekends and Mondays. But Tuesday to Friday are your best days to go to avoid the crowds.

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To access the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel it is mandatory to book a ticket online.

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The dress code for the Vatican Museums is strict but easy to respect. Low-cut or sleeveless dresses, miniskirts, shorts and hats are not allowed. To cover knees and shoulders you can buy plastic cloaks to wrap around. Inside it is preferable to wear long-sleeved shirts and long trousers.

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In general, the security check at the Vatican can take anywhere from 5 minutes to 20 minutes, depending on the size of your group, and whether or not the security guards find an issue with any of your belongings, attire, or bags.

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The Vatican Museum is closed Sundays, except for the last Sunday of every month, when they are free. This is the most crowded day you can imagine for visiting the Vatican Museums. On Wednesdays (except for July, when the pope takes a break), the pope holds an audience at St Peter's Basilica.

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