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SKIP THE LINE - Vatican and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Rome, Italy
Vatican Tour Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica
  • 2 to 3 hours
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

History and art lovers will appreciate this guided tour of the Vatican. Beat the crowds with a ticket that gives you fast access to the Vatican's museums, galleries, chapels and rooms. Admire works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio accompanied by an expert. See the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel without long wait times and enjoy learning all about world-famous pieces of art on display.
  • Beat queues with priority access to Vatican Museums
  • Learn about historic and artistic gems with a guide
  • Hear better with headsets available if you wish
  • Meet at a convenient central location

What's Included

  • Priority Access to the Vatican Museums
  • Professional guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to Saint Peter's Dome
  • Visit to Saint Peter's Dome

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Piazza della Città Leonina, 6, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

    The meeting point is only 200m (660ft) from the main entrance of the Vatican Museums.

Start time

07:30 AM

End point

  • Saint Peter's Square
    Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

    Your guide will escort you out of the Sistine Chapel, using a shortcut that will take you to St. Peter's Basilica without lines. Enjoy visiting the most beautiful Basilica in the world at your own pace.

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The Experience Include Tickets of the Monument.
  • Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks.
  • Not wheelchair accessible. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for people with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • All customers will be asked to show a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID in order to access the monument.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Pets are not allowed inside the museum
  • On Wednesday, due to the weekly papal audience and during the religious ceremony, there is a possibility that St. Peter's Basilica will not be available during which access to St. Peter's Basilica will be closed.
  • Provide an active phone number during the booking process to be contacted regarding the last-minute change.
  • Tour bookings have strict deadlines. To join the tour, you must be at the check-in meeting point at least 30 minutes before the tour departure time.
  • If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay again for a new activity. According to the "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for men and women. You may risk being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  • Please note that capacity and safety regulations may delay the tour departure This may also affect the smooth running of the tour, especially during national holidays and events.
  • Cancellations, changes or problems due to weather conditions, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administrative team. These issues will be examined by us and dealt with on an individual basis, but they are the responsibility of the monument.
  • All visitors must go through the monument / attraction security check, please allow at least 20 minutes for security to clear.
  • Exact schedules and bookings may vary, depending on the availability and decisions of the monument / attraction administration offices on the day of booking and may be subject to last minute changes. The departure time may differ up to 20 minutes from the selected time.
  • We cannot be held responsible in the event of a sudden closure of St. Peter's Basilica or any other room within the Vatican Museums without notice, as this is a decision of the Vatican Administration itself and we have no control over it.
  • Travelers must be in good physical shape
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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.

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Gamze_C, Feb 2020
It was really good, we like the guide. We didnt wait at the line and we saw all the places like sistine chapel...
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for your positive review! We're glad to hear that you had a great experience on our tour and enjoyed the company of your guide. Skipping the line and being able to see all the places you wanted to visit, such as the Sistine Chapel, is what we aim for. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again in the future. Best! Nada
This was a tour that opened my eyes to what there is to see in St Peters. I was astonished at the beautiful Sistine Ch
Wendy_K, Jan 2020
This was a tour that opened my eyes to what there is to see in St Peters. I was astonished at the beautiful Sistine Chapel as also the Vatican Museums. This is a tour I highly recommend to be able to get a good understanding and view of our Holy City.

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