The official website of the Vatican Museums is named Musei Vaticani, and it's available in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish. However, please be aware that official Vatican Museums ticket page only supports Italian and English. Click here to be redirected to the official website of the Vatican Museums, where you can buy tickets and guided tours to:
It is worth noting that tickets and tours booked through the official website sell out quickly, so availability might be limited, and are not refundable. As such, it is recommended that you book your visit as early as possible or explore ticket and guided tour options available by tour operators.
When purchasing tickets through the official Vatican Museums ticket page, you will be asked to fill in the number of visitors, date of your visit, the area you wish to visit and, optionally, if you are visiting alone or with a group. You will then be presented with a number of different ticket options*:
After making your selection, you will be asked to choose the specific time slot of your visit, along with the number of full price and discounted tickets in your group. Visitors who qualify for the reduced rate, such as children and students, may have to prove their status.
Tickets and tour options available through the official Vatican Museums website are limited and sell out very quickly for months, particularly around holidays and the tourist summer season. To avoid disappointment, consider purchasing last-minute tickets, unique tours with a twist or guided tours in languages other than English, through a reliable tour operator instead. Pick the best Vatican Museums tickets or perfect Vatican Museums guided tour, tailored to your budget and interests, to make the most of your time in Rome.*Other options may be available upon time of booking.
Tickets for the Vatican Museums frequently sell out well in advance on the official website, often for a few months. In that case, you can book your tickets here.
The official website of the Vatican Museums accepts Visa and Maestro cards for payments.
The official website of the Vatican Museums is available in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish. Please note that the ticket page is only available in English and Italian.
Reduced rate tickets are available to children aged 6 to 18, while children under 6 can enter for free. The reduced rate is also available to students up to the age of 25 with a valid International Student Identity Card. There are no discounts for seniors.
Groups of visitors on a pilgrimage may also qualify for reduced rates. To qualify, the group must be accompanied by a priest and present a letter on official letterhead from their originating Parish, religious Institute, or Diocese on the day of the visit.
Yes, it is possible to book both individual tickets and guided tours to the Vatican Museums via the official website. Keep in mind though that availability of dates and languages can be limited. Additionally, guided tour tickets bought via the official website are not refundable.
Yes, it is possible to buy tickets for more than one attraction in the Vatican Museums official website, however each purchase must be made separately.
No, unfortunately no refunds are offered for Vatican Museums tickets bought via the official website. With your booking information, you can change the date and time of your visit (subject to availability), as well as the name of the participants.
