Private Vatican and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour

Private Vatican and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour

Hop on a fast, small-group, guided trip inside the Vatican with a professional local guide and no-wait entry. Witness the fantastic collections in the Vatican Museums and the stunning Sistine Chapel, with those unforgettable frescoes by Michelangelo.

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€ 375.00

About this activity

  • head-side-headphones_10435857 Audio guide included

  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

  • face-thermometer_10416024 Covid-19 precautions

  • user-pilot-tie_9585954 Driver

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    3.5 hours

  • money-transfer-coin-arrow_15355109 Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • face-smiling-hands_10416003 Host or greeter

  • lesson-class_15399107 Instructor

  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    German French Italian English

  • head-side-headphones_10435857 Optional audio guide

  • person-dolly_10786488 Pickup included

  • person-dolly_10786488 Pickup optional

  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.

  • portal-enter_10462703 Skip the line through a separate entrance

  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

  • family_12442251 Small group

  • time-forward_15911935 Starting Time

  • duration-alt_14246718 Ticket confirmation within 48 hours

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Highlights

  • Marvel at Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
  • Admire Raphael's Vatican tapestries
  • Benefit from skip-the-line access to the amazing Vatican Museums
  • Enjoy a full tour from your guide, an art history expert
  • St. Peter's Basilica*

Your experience

With a learned guide to take you through all the wonders of the Vatican Museums Collection be amazed by the fine Renaissance art in the Raphael Rooms and view something completely different in the Gallery of Maps.

This private Vatican City tour with privileged fast-track access goes past that point.

Is there another room anywhere that has been so beautifully decorated than the Sistine Chapel? People from all walks of life usually find themselves moved by the beautiful artistic representation of the human struggle and victory at Sistine Chapel.

Here, Michelangelo’s frescoes take pride of place and never fail to awe visitors through their sheer scale.

Your guide will explain all the hidden symbols in this world-famous masterpiece.

At St Peter’s Basilica*, skip to one of the main highlights of Rome and Vatican City.

One experiences awe from the building, the artistic work of Michelangelo and Bernini, and the centuries’ long amalgamation of art and faith.

*(We regret that St.

Peter’s Basilica is subject to closure without previous notice.) Traveling among the world’s largest catholic population some must-see masterpieces include Michelangelo’s strikingly subtle Pietà that shot him to fame at the tender age of 23.

Your leader will not let you miss these outstanding pieces.

What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Guide
  • Skip-the-line entry privileges
  • Entrance fees to the Vatican Museums the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica*
  • St. Peter's Basilica may be closed without notice)
What's Excluded

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Food and drinks
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Please note: The Basilica is not accessible until further notice
  • Vatican City is a place of Christian worship and has a strict dress code: no shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed, legs and shoulders must be covered for men and women. You may be refused entry if you do not comply with the dress requirements.
  • This tour does not accommodate people with limited mobility or walking difficulties due to the steep staircases located along the way.
  • Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Knives and weapons of self-defense are prohibited from entering, and food/beverages cannot enter the exhibition halls.
  • This walking tour is only available in English.
  • The Vatican state holds the rights to close the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter’s church with or without notice for events, strikes, or other reasons. In the case this occurs, you will be offered an alternative itinerary and a partial refund.
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