How long is the queue for Sistine Chapel?

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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The best time to visit the Sistine Chapel is the early morning, before the crowds come in. This option is possible thanks to early bird tours offering early bird entrance before 8 am (see below). In terms of seasons, the Sistine Chapel is always busy and the flux of tourism follows the high tourism season in Rome.

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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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How to Skip the Line at the Vatican Museums?
  1. Buy Skip-the-line Tickets. The only surefire way to bypass the line at Vatican Museums is by purchasing skip-the-line tickets online. ...
  2. Purchase Tickets Online. ...
  3. Visit During Early Hours. ...
  4. Opt for Guided Tours.


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The Sistine Chapel is part of the Vatican Museums within Vatican City. That means you'll need to purchase tickets to the Vatican Museums in order to see the Sistine Chapel.

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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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Skip the line Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tickets are highly recommended and in my opinion absolutely worth the few extra euros, especially if you are visiting during high season. How long does it take to see the Vatican and Sistine Chapel? 2 to 4 hours is the average visit to the Museums and St. Peter's.

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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 Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are visited on one ticket. You will enter the Sistine Chapel through the Vatican Museums, so if you only want to see the Sistine Chapel, you will have to walk through the Vatican Museums first.

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The best time to visit the Vatican would be during the low season; you can expect lesser crowds, cold winter, and easier access to prime attractions. The best days to visit would be Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Avoid visiting on Saturday as you would see the maximum crowd then.

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The best time to visit the Sistine Chapel is around 1:00 pm on weekdays or early in the morning by queuing up before opening. To enjoy the visit with fewer people we recommend: not to go on the last Sunday of the month (when entrance is free);

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9) Do you need a passport to go to the Vatican? No, you do not need to bring your passport with you. Even if you are entering another state and Vatican City has its own passports, postal service and stamps, bank and euro, telephone system, radio station, pharmacy and national football team too!

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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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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 use of mobile phones is forbidden in the Sistine Chapel.

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The use of mobile phones is forbidden in the Sistine Chapel.

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