Vatican Museums

Vatican Museums

The monument

The Vatican Museums house one of the world's greatest art collections, spanning miles of galleries from the Sistine Chapel to the Raphael Rooms.

Accessibility and concessions

  • Free entry For visitors with a disability rating of 67% or greater; the accompanying person enters free of charge if they are not self-sufficient.
  • Priority access No queues for visitors with disabilities and their companions.
  • Free wheelchair loan at the cloakroom (subject to availability), upon deposit of a document.
  • Recommended thebarrier-free itinerary with the assistance of staff; dedicated elevators also in the Egyptian, Etruscan, and Pio Clementino sections.
  • Standard guided tours are not accessible to wheelchair users, except for the “Vatican Gardens Without Barriers” tour.

What aid do we recommend for this visit?

Very long routes with dedicated elevators: a wheelchair (even a loaner one) is excellent, or, to cover distances effortlessly, an electric scooter.

See recommended electric scooters

Costs and timetables

Paid ticket; Free For those with a disability ≥67% and a companion. Reservations recommended.

Open Mon-Sat with extended hours (last admission in the afternoon); closed Sundays except the last Sunday of the month (free admission).

Updated information on the official website

Where it is

How to get there (accessible)

From Termini — Metro A to “Ottaviano” or “Cipro”, then ~10 minutes on foot

From Fiumicino / Ciampino — connection to Termini, then Metro A; alternatively, a door-to-door transfer.

From Civitavecchia (cruises) — train to Rome and Metro A, or direct transfer.
VemRent Service

Accessible door-to-door transfer

We'll take you to and from the monument without transfers, with a fully equipped vehicle and dedicated staff—convenient for train stations, airports, and the port of Civitavecchia.

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Discover the accessible transfer

Discounts, routes, and accessibility hours may change depending on the season, construction work, or management decisions. Always check the official website for updated conditions before your visit.

Accessible facilities nearby

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