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Plan Your Route to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

The Vatican Museums entrance is on Viale Vaticano, on the north side of Vatican City. Below are the ways to get there by metro, bus, tram, taxi, car or on foot, plus a few nearby sights to add to your day.

Where to Find the Vatican Museums

Official Address

Viale Vaticano, 00165 Rome, Italy
The entrance is set into the northern walls of Vatican City. St Peter's Basilica is on the opposite side, facing St Peter's Square, and has its own door.

How to Get to the Vatican Museums

Metro Line A platform serving the Vatican Museums

By Metro

Take Metro Line A towards Battistini and get off at Ottaviano or Cipro.

Cipro is slightly closer to the entrance. Ottaviano is next to the shops and cafés of Via Cola di Rienzo, handy if you want a coffee first.

Line A also stops at Termini, so it's usually the quickest way to get here from central Rome.

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

Highlights

Skip long queues with fast-track entry.

Explore the extensive Vatican Museums and marvel at the Sistine Chapel.

Enjoy VIP access to the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica.

Benefit from a knowledgeable live English-speaking guide.

Hear the commentary clearly using a provided headset.

Small groups with a maximum of 20 participants ensure a personal experience.

Big Bus Rome: Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Highlights

Enjoy panoramic views from the upper deck of a double-decker bus.

Choose between 24, 48, or 72-hour tickets for flexible touring.

Benefit from free onboard WiFi for connectivity during the journey.

Learn about Rome’s landmarks with a multilingual audio guide.

Access free self-guided walking tours to explore the city on foot.

Track buses in real-time using the complimentary Big Bus app.

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel: Skip Ticket

Highlights

Skip the usual long queues with fast-track access.

Enjoy a self-paced visit through the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

Listen to detailed commentary available in English and seven additional languages.

Discover masterpieces by renowned artists like Michelangelo, Bernini, Raphael, and Caravaggio.

Use a downloadable audio guide app that can be accessed offline.

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel + St. Peter's Square

Highlights

Avoid long queues with fast-track entry.

Join a tour limited to 20 participants.

Explore iconic sites like Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and the Last Judgement.

Includes guided visits to Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Listen clearly to commentary through modern headsets in English.

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Mamertine Prison: Reserved Entrance

Highlights

Skip the lengthy queues with priority entry.

Discover the magnificent Renaissance artworks housed in the Vatican Museums.

Marvel at Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling, including the famous Creation of Adam.

Explore Raphael’s School of Athens and other renowned galleries such as the Hall of Tapestries and Map Room.

Experience a video-guided tour of the ancient Mamertine Prison located in the basement of San Pietro in Carcere church.

Landmarks Near the Vatican Museums

Statues along the roofline of St Peter's Basilica

St Peter's Basilica and Square

The basilica faces St Peter's Square, on the far side of the Vatican walls from the museums.

It has its own entrance and security check, so if you're visiting on your own, plan it as a separate stop.

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Castel Sant'Angelo

Built as a mausoleum and later turned into a fortress, Castel Sant'Angelo stands on the Tiber, a walk or short ride from the museums.

Its rooftop terrace looks across to St Peter's dome, and it fits well before or after your museum visit.

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Via della Conciliazione

The wide avenue linking Castel Sant'Angelo to St Peter's Square was laid out to frame the view of the dome.

It's the natural walk between the two, lined with souvenir shops, religious bookshops and a few cafés.

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Piazza del Risorgimento

This square sits right against the Vatican walls, and tram 19 and several bus lines stop here.

It's an easy meeting point before the short walk to the museum entrance.

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Borgo Pio

A pedestrian street just outside the walls, closer to St Peter's Square than to the museums.

It's one of the quieter streets nearby, with small trattorias and gelato shops.

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Via Cola di Rienzo

Prati's main shopping street runs from Piazza del Risorgimento to Piazza Cavour, a few minutes from Ottaviano metro.

A good bet for lunch or shopping, away from the busier spots by the museum entrance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Getting to the Vatican Museums

What is the exact address of the Vatican Museums?

Viale Vaticano, 00165 Rome, Italy, on the north side of Vatican City.

Which metro station is closest to the Vatican Museums?

Cipro and Ottaviano, both on Metro Line A. Cipro is a little closer to the entrance.

Which bus lines stop near the Vatican Museums?

Bus 49 stops right in front of the entrance. Buses 32, 81 and 982 stop at Piazza del Risorgimento, and 492 and 990 stop on Via Leone IV, both a short walk away.

Can I walk from St Peter's Basilica to the museum entrance?

Yes, but there's no route through. You'll walk around the outside of the Vatican walls, since the basilica and the museums have separate entrances.

Is there parking near the Vatican Museums?

There's no museum car park. Paid garages are available in the surrounding streets, but traffic restrictions in central Rome make the metro, a bus or a taxi the easier choice.

Do taxis and ride-share services drop off close to the entrance?

Yes. There's a taxi rank in the square right in front of the entrance.

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