Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Dome
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Discover the Vatican Museums Collections and enjoy the eternal beauty of the Sistine Chapel. Admission Ticket for the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Full Price Ticket: € 20,00
Reduced Ticket: € 8,00
Reservation fees: € 5,00
Audioguide (optional): € 8,00 available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Portuguese, Ukrainian.
Audioguide for children (Family Tour) between 7 and 12 years old (optional): € 5,00
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St. Peter’s Dome (Cupola) – Entry to the tower
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πΆ Paid entry:
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€8 for stairs all the way up (551 steps)
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€10 for elevator to terrace + 320 steps to climb
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π Open 7:30 am – 6:00 pm (closes earlier in winter)
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π️ Tickets are sold on site only – no online booking available
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π The elevator line can be long by late morning/afternoon
St. Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro) is completely free to visit, and no ticket or reservation is required.
π️ Details:
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✅ Free entry
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π Open 24/7 (except during special security events like papal ceremonies)
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πΆ You can walk freely, take photos, admire the colonnade by Bernini, the Egyptian obelisk, and the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica
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πΈ Great spot for sunrise/sunset photos and general sightseeing
π Bonus:
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If you're there on a Sunday at noon and the Pope is in Rome, he usually gives a short blessing (the Angelus) from the window above. Also:
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Wednesday mornings may have a Papal Audience — free, but tickets are required (can be reserved online or through your hotel/congregation)
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What is Castel Sant’Angelo?
Originally built as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum (2nd century AD), it was later used as:
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A fortress and papal refuge
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A prison
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Now, a museum with medieval weapons, papal apartments, and incredible rooftop views of the Vatican and the Tiber River
A fortress and papal refuge
A prison
Now, a museum with medieval weapons, papal apartments, and incredible rooftop views of the Vatican and the Tiber River
π Location
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Just a 10-minute walk from St. Peter’s Square
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Right next to Ponte Sant’Angelo — a beautiful pedestrian bridge lined with angel statues by Bernini’s workshop
Just a 10-minute walk from St. Peter’s Square
Right next to Ponte Sant’Angelo — a beautiful pedestrian bridge lined with angel statues by Bernini’s workshop
π️ Ticket Info (as of 2024)
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π« Full price: €14.00
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π§π EU citizens 18–25: €3.00
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π Free: Under 18 and first Sunday of the month
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π§ Audioguides available on-site or via mobile apps
π Buy online (recommended in high season):
https://museiitaliani.it/musei?mid=826
π« Full price: €14.00
π§π EU citizens 18–25: €3.00
π Free: Under 18 and first Sunday of the month
π§ Audioguides available on-site or via mobile apps
https://museiitaliani.it/musei?mid=826
π Opening Hours
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Daily: 9:00 am – 7:30 pm (last entry 6:30 pm)
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Closed on Jan 1, May 1, and Dec 25
Daily: 9:00 am – 7:30 pm (last entry 6:30 pm)
Closed on Jan 1, May 1, and Dec 25
⭐ Highlights
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π¨ Frescoed rooms from papal times
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π‘️ Ancient weapons and armor
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π️ Panoramic rooftop — view of St. Peter’s dome, Tiber River, and Rome’s skyline
π¨ Frescoed rooms from papal times
π‘️ Ancient weapons and armor
π️ Panoramic rooftop — view of St. Peter’s dome, Tiber River, and Rome’s skyline
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