Can you get into the Sistine Chapel for free?

Alternatively, there is also one opportunity each month to see the Sistine Chapel for free. The Vatican Museums open their doors to the public for free on the last Sunday of every month, which means you can actually see the Sistine Chapel without paying a dime, but you should expect long lines on these days!



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Tickets currently cost €17 for adults and €8 for children between the ages of 6 and 18. Purchase tickets to see the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums. You can skip the ticket line for an extra €5 per ticket.

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Several measures have been put in place at the Vatican Museums in light of COVID-19 to ensure the safety of our visitors. Only online ticket reservations or pre-booked guided tours are allowed entry (with a maximum of 10 people per group).

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Schedule. Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm (Ticket office closes at 4 pm). Sunday: Closed except the last Sunday of each month: 9 am – 2 pm. (Ticket office closes at midday, 12:30 pm).

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The Vatican has a dress code that some travellers might not be aware of when visiting. Luckily if you're planning on wearing jeans to the Vatican, you definitely can! When you plan to visit, it's best to keep your knees and shoulders covered. And for footwear, you will need flat shoes, not flip-flops or casual sandals.

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The Vatican City is free to enter, allowing you to meander the likes of St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square without dropping a dime. However, if you want to see the Vatican's starring attractions: the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums, you will have to pay around 15 Euros.

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Visitors are not permitted to wear sleeveless, low-cut garments, shorts that end above the knee, miniskirts, and hats. Those with any visible personal objects or personal signs, such as jewelry or tattoos that may offend Catholic morality, the Catholic religion, and common decency will also be denied entry.

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The Sistine Chapel is one of the most visited attractions in Vatican City and Rome in general. A masterpiece by Michelangelo and a space of great religious significance for Catholics, the Sistine Chapel is a must see for art lovers and pilgrims.

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But reaching what many consider the holy grail—The Sistine Chapel—often requires standing in three- to four-hour lines then working your way through the labyrinth that is the museums themselves.

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Taking pictures and filming videos in the Sistine Chapel is strictly prohibited.It is allowed to take pictures without flash inside the Vatican Museums. The cloakroom service is free of charge.

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Sistine Chapel The Chapel is the only place in the Vatican that photography and filming are completely banned.

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In order to guarantee that you'll be able to skip the lines at the Vatican and Sistine Chapel, you must buy a skip-the-line ticket or city pass online. Choose your ticket or pass below, but first choose what time to visit the Vatican – we recommend as early as possible in the day.

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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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The Vatican Museum is closed Sundays, except for the last Sunday of every month, when they are free.

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