Raphael's Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Raphael’s Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access
• Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter's Semi or Private Tour
• Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & Raphael Rooms + Basilica Access
• Early Vatican Museums Tour: The Best of the Sistine Chapel
• Skip the Line: Small Group Vatican Tour with Basilica Access

Raphael’s Rooms are located within the Vatican Museums and are included in the price of admission. A standard adult ticket costs €20, while a reduced rate of €8 is available to young people aged 7–18 and students up to the age of 25. Entry is free for kids aged 6 and under.

The Vatican Museums are one of the most popular attractions in Rome—although technically, the historic museum complex is located in Vatican City. Expect lines around the block all year round. To beat the crowds, aim to visit Raphael’s Rooms in the early morning and avoid midday. You can also consider skip-the-line admission tickets.

That depends. If you’re visiting the Vatican Museums independently, you might spend anywhere from 10–20 minutes walking around Raphael’s Rooms, admiring the floor-to-ceiling frescoes that were painted in the early 16th century by the Renaissance master Raphael. If you’re visiting with a guide, you might spend longer listening to commentary.

While there are no restrooms located within Raphael’s Rooms themselves, the Vatican Museums have plenty of facilities. You can find restrooms right by the main entrance and throughout the museum; just look for signs or ask the nearest staff member.

Yes, Raphael’s Rooms and the Vatican Museums are wheelchair accessible. While much of the museum dates back to the 16th century, efforts have been made to update the building with ramps, elevators, and wheelchair-friendly restrooms.