Sistine Chapel and vatican museums advance tickets before public opening hours

2 to 3 hours
Offered in: English

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Overview

Waiting in admission lines in Rome can be daunting, especially during summer when crowds swell and temperatures soar. On this small-group tour, save time by skipping admission lines at the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, among the most visited—and crowded—attractions in the world. That should give you peace of mind and a little more time to explore some of Italy’s most compelling attractions.

A small-group tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel
Skip the lines at the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
Travel with a guide: Learn about Vatican history and art
Small group ensures personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Guided tour with a native language guide
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel entrance
St. Peter's Basilica (if open)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Sebastiano Veniero, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
please meet us at least 15 minutes before tour starts

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Via Sebastiano Veniero, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sistine Chapel

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

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Get through the crazy!

John_M, May 2024

With all the craziness of the Vatican, I thought this went as smoothly as it could go. Couldn’t imagine trying to get through it all on our own. And to get immediate access to the basilica without the wait is worth it all.

Response from Host, May 2024

thanks a lot for this wonderful comments we apprettiate your time and effort to write this to us so happy to see you was satisfied

Beautiful art. Average guide

Dawn_A, Dec 2023

Great experience. Our guide was very average. It takes about 2 hrs but you can stay longer if you like

Response from Host, Dec 2023

thanks a lot for this wonderful comments we apprettiate your time and effort to write this to us so happy to see you was satisfied

Nice tour

james_j, Sep 2023

The tour started on time, it saved all the waiting to get in and buy tickets. The time of year, sept is very busy. The vatican was extremely full of people and this took away from the experience but that is not the fault of the tour. The guide was friendly. I was here before so i know the we did not see all the art, in fact we skipped a lot of the best paintings. Its an amazing collection but too many people.. the tour took the stress out of the visit by organizing everything.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

thanks a lot for this wonderful comments we apprettiate your time and effort to write this to us so happy to see you was satisfied

A tour not to miss!

Liz_H, Sep 2023

Just the right amount of information with free time. Very knowledgeable guide. Great experience! Skip the line worked really well and saved a lot of time. Only downside was they cancelled the tour last minute and offered us an earlier tour so was a bit of a rush.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

thanks a lot for this wonderful comments we apprettiate your time and effort to write this to us so happy to see you was satisfied

Worth skipping the line to get into St. Peter's Basicilica but not worth the crowds at the Vatican Museum.

Elaine_S, Sep 2023

St. Peter's Basilica and square were beautiful. Equally memorable were the long-lines where you were unable to move, breathe or stay with your group at the Vatican museum. the tour also had far too much time on the art vs. the history, the popes, Catholicism, etc. I saw far too many old relics, jars, etc. that were the same. the main treasures were amazing, the secondary items and the quantity of them was far too much.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

what is our fault if you come in a busy season ?

Vatican inside out

Magdalena_S, Aug 2023

It didn't start well as it was a busy day and we were delayed by an hour. However, when it started it was great. Our tour guide (a Russian lady with excellent English, Lydia?) was extremely knowledgeable about Vatican, Rome and the overall history. She knew all the tricks how to make the most of your tour and managed to get us into the Sixtine Chapel pretty quickly. I truly recommend her as a guide. It was an amazing experience.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

thanks a lot for this wonderful comments we apprettiate your time and effort to write this to us so happy to see you was satisfied

Great archeological sites - needs no guide, unless you find one that speaks slowly/clearly & takes pauses!

Annette_G, Aug 2023

The sites, themselves, are the experience. One doesn’t need a guide as I did not have one when I saw the Colosseum and Roman Forum years ago but it is interesting to learn more as you walk through. HOWEVER!! Our tour guide, Luneta (Elena) Ignat is so knowledgeable that she unfortunately speaks very quickly and almost droned on & on with facts that it was difficult to keep up/understand so she lost some of us earlier than the experience ended. We were “done” listening to the incessant sound in our ear - it became like a hum. I asked her two questions during the 2 1/2 hours and it was difficult to try and get a word in to ask her in the first place. She is adorable, though!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

thanks for this comments we are bit sad to see loosing one star without knowing the reason 🥹

Do it! I recommend 100%

Yashica_S, Jul 2023

Very informative. Loved my tour guide. Second time to the vatican and chapel and it was like being there again for the first time. Thank you for the experience. I will consider your company next time we visit.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

thanks a lot for this wonderful comments we apprettiate your time and effort to write this to us so happy to see you was satisfied

Absolutely beautiful

Steven_S, May 2023

You could spend days in the Vatican going through the history and displays. Absolutely beautiful. And the Sistine Chapel - wow. Although a bit crowded, it is worth the time.

Response from Host, May 2023

thanks a lot for this review we apprettiate your effort about this feedback to us

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