Rome: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour

Highlights

• Stop by the key landmarks of Vatican City and take a gander at its impressive architecture.
• For an advantage, skip the line and visit the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica.
• In our museums, take a look around at the stunning art pieces in the wide array of leisurely.
• In the stunning Sistine Chapel, take a peek at Michelangelo's jaw-dropping fresco
• Every place you visit will have some cool and unique facts that your certified guide will share.

Full description

Don't bother standing in queues. Leapfrog the line and gain admission to Vatican City's unparalleled treasures with tickets that let you skip the queue. You'll have a tour guide escorting you through the Vatican Museums, St Peter’s Basilica, and Sistine Chapel while narrating its rich history, looking intently at intricate architectural exteriors along with exquisite artworks! Your adventure starts by breezing past what is invariably a snaking ticket line; plunges into galleries brimming over average with some of our planet's most renowned artistic endeavors. """This well-planned route includes all the must-see masterpieces but also throws in some less-known gems that are sure to blow your mind. Your knowledgeable guide, who is fluent in English, will provide intriguing insights and background info (plus a few fun anecdotes) as you wander through spots like the Raphael Rooms, the Belvedere courtyard featuring 'Apollo Belvedere' & the Laocoön group, Pinecone Courtyard plus Gallery of Candelabra. Let’s not forget the awe-inspiring Gallery of Maps or Tapestries either! And obviously no visit could be complete without spending time at our crowning glory - yeah you guessed it right - The Sistine Chapel."" Your guide, well-versed in the tales behind the creation of these iconic frescoes and their inherent symbolism, will prime you for your visit. Upon entering, a heightened appreciation for the majestic grandeur will greet you. You'll notice intricate minor details such as Michelangelo's self-depiction or even his crafted revenge scheme against an aide to the Pope— they weren't exactly on friendly terms after all! Post Sistine Chapel tour, kindle excitement as your guide takes charge to shepherd you through an exclusive group-specific entrance straight into St. Peter's Basilica miraculously bypassing lengthy queues outside. Stepping inside St. Peter's, knowledgeable guides will draw one's eye towards the invaluable art as well as precious relics it houses while sharing intriguing tidbits about its mammoth 120-year construction journey. You see, however, Vatican City is more than just housing a collection of museums. It is a power-packed abode to His Holiness the Pope and the home base for Catholicism; fascinatingly compact yet formidable amongst world nations! In this cozy jaunt around town - we'll grant you a taste of everything from juicy papal scandals to masterpieces by Renaissance geniuses and even sneak peeks into daily life at Vatican City.Sights that make your day: -Vatican Museums shimmering with history-Sistine Chapel draping divine art-Raphael Rooms breathing life into colours-Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons standing steadfast-Pinecone Courtyard inviting serenity-Gallery of the Candelabra casting an enchanting glow-Gallery lined up with Maps promising tales each stranger than before-Tapestries adorning another gallery-And last but not least stately St. Peter's Basilica.

Includes

• Tour guide
• To the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums, a pass with no-wait is granted.
• Fast-track ticket for St. Peter's Basilica
• Headset

Not includes

• "Grab and Drop at the Hotel
• Tips

What to bring

• "Passport or Identity Card
• "Lengthy trousers
• "Shirt with long sleeves

Not allowed

• Shorts
• "Blades or other pointy tools
• "Bags or suitcases that are pretty big
• "Mini skirts
• "Shirts without sleeves
• Drinks
• Umbrellas

Know before you go

• Just a heads up, everyone has to go through airport-type security which can possibly take around 30 minutes during the busy season.
• Kindly make sure to dress modestly, with your shoulders and knees covered while in the chapel. Take note that entry might be restricted if you're not appropriately dressed.
• "Each visitor ought to swing back to the Vatican Museums entrance to grab any bags or belongings they left behind after their tour is finished.
• Updated Version: "Specially, the distinct pathway that leads from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Basilica shuts down on Wednesdays and during any sudden or special holiday celebrations including Easter ceremonies. You'll be spending your time exploring, not the usual path but surprisingly Pinoteca Gallery during these particular days.