Rome: Vatican and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Entry & Tour

Your experience

Highlights

• When you come to Rome, it is highly recommended to take a stroll in Vatican City and enter the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Do so as part of a skip-the-line tour that operates with smaller groups so that the experience is more intimate and engaging. You will be amazed at the diversity of works here, especially when your guide starts narrating stories about their origins, meaning, and use. In addition to this, make sure that you don’t miss out on less famous sites like the Octagonal Courtyard or Pinecone Courtyard!

Full description

There is a magnificent beauty hidden within the Vatican that you can explore through a tour of its museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. By using skip-the-line entry to all attractions, you can also avoid the crowds while your expert guide takes you on a journey learning about their historical, artistic, and religious significance. Your exploration begins at the Vatican Museums where you're enveloped by halls lined with legendary works from artists like Raphael, Perugino, Botticelli, Pinturicchio, among others. Make sure to feast your eyes on Michelangelo's masterpiece frescoes, The Last Judgment, and The Creation of Adam during this unforgettable experience!After you spend some time in the Pinecone Courtyard and the Octagonal Courtyard, you will make your way through the Vatican's halls, stopping to admire the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Tapestries, and finally the Gallery of Maps. Then, you will move on to your next destination – the breathtaking Basilica of St. Peter. Learn more about Saint Peter’s burial crypts and gaze upon Bernini’s Baldachin and Michelangelo’s masterpiece known as ‘Pietà’. Moreover, hear some fascinating tales from your guide regarding little-known features of this famous chapel. As soon as you step out from it, you’ll be able to marvel at stunning statues lining St. Peter’s Square along with the impressive colonnade designed by Bernini.

Includes

Not includes

• Transportation
• Tips
• Food and drinks

What to bring

• To be well packed, you must have toiletries and cosmetics, in addition to toothbrushes, contact lenses and solutions, sanitary towels, and tampons. Comfortable shoes are suggested for every excursion. When thinking about your attire, it doesn’t matter much if it’s too hot or too cold; the most important thing is that it should be a good fit and not cause any discomfort.

Not allowed

• To the contrary, any arms, edges, packs of great size, garments below the waistline like short skirts, and shirts without sleeves are prohibited from entering the premises.

Know before you go

• Visitors can pass through the airport-style security, but in addition, they are required to adhere to the Vatican dress code, covering shoulders and knees. St. Peter’s Basilica can be closed suddenly for any liturgical celebrations or unforeseen events. If this occurs, it extends the time inside the Vatican Museums.