Big News About Vatican Museums Tickets and Tours for 2024

📺Extended opening hours: The Vatican Museums will now open at 8:00 a.m. from Monday to Saturday, and closing times have been extended to 7:00 p.m.

✍️New tour options: The Extradime tour and the Key Master tour continue to be offered. The Extra Time tour allows visitors to enter the Sistine Chapel as regular visitors are leaving, providing a unique experience.

🎠No more early bird tours: Tours during pre-opening hours will no longer be available due to the extended opening hours of the Vatican Museums.

🕐Nominative tickets: All tickets, whether purchased through the Vatican Museums website or external agencies, will now have the name of the ticket holder. Visitors may be asked to show ID.

🇺🇸New archaeological sites tours: Visitors can now book tours to the underground of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Vatican Necropolis at the Via Ostiense.

Can I still visit St. Peter's Basilica for free?

—Yes, St. Peter's Basilica is still open to visitors for free. However, visitors may still have to wait in the security line.

Are there any changes to the free Sunday visits?

—No, the last Sunday of every month is still a free day to visit the Vatican Museums. However, it is recommended to arrive early to avoid crowds.

Will the schedule for the Extra Time tour change?

—Yes, due to the extended closing hours of the Vatican Museums, the Extra Time tour will now be offered 1 hour later than before.

Do I need to bring my passport as ID?

—Any official government-issued photo ID will be accepted as proof of identity. A photocopy or a digital copy on your smartphone will suffice.

Are the Vatican Museums tours worth the cost?

—Yes, the Vatican Museums tours offer unique experiences and access to areas not open to regular visitors. They provide valuable insights and a chance to avoid the crowds.

00:00Big news about Vatican Museums tickets and tours for 2024

01:12Extended opening hours: The Vatican Museums will now open at 8:00 a.m. from Monday to Saturday

02:41New tour options: The Extradime tour and the Key Master tour continue to be offered

03:58No more early bird tours: Tours during pre-opening hours will no longer be available

06:41Nominative tickets: All tickets will now have the name of the ticket holder

08:18New archaeological sites tours: Visitors can now book tours to the underground of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Vatican Necropolis