Not Suitable For: People with mobility impairments
Not Suitable For: Wheelchair users
What To Bring: Comfortable shoes
Not Allowed: Shorts
Not Allowed: Luggage or large bags
Not Allowed: Sleeveless shirts
Know Before You Go: All visitors must pass through airport-style security.
Know Before You Go: During high season security checks may take up to 20 minutes
Know Before You Go: Knees and shoulders must be covered in order to enter the Vatican
Know Before You Go: Important Information
Know Before You Go: Please be aware that access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to Vatican regulations and ceremonies. The Vatican Museums or the Basilica may decide to close these sites on short notice due to official events or religious proceedings.
Know Before You Go: In the event of any unexpected developments, we are unable to foresee or control these closures in advance. However, your ticket will still grant you access to the Vatican Museums.
Know Before You Go: Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment” will undergo conservation from January 2026; scaffolding will partially obscure it until further notice