Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour & Priority Entry

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    2.5 hours
  • money-transfer-coin-arrow_15355109 Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English
  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

Highlights

  • Enjoy fast-track access to the Vatican's top attractions on this Wolking tour
  • Join a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Discover a treasure trove of art and history as you explore inside
  • Enter the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo's masterpiece
  • Explore the stunning Raphael Rooms ,home to iconic Renaissance masterpieces

Your experience

Gather at Via Vespasiano 71, just steps from the entrance to the Vatican Museums.

Arrive 30 minutes before the start of your tour.

Following a speedy check-in and brief introductory remarks, your group will proceed together to the correct doorway where you receive skip-the-line access overtaking the lengthy queues for a far swifter method inside.

Marvel at Art and History.

Inside begins an incredible journey through some of the most famous and meaningful works of art ever created.

The Gallery of the Candelabra, along with the galleries of Tapestries and Maps contains so much beauty, packed with history.

Interesting stories and hidden details about these masterpieces come to light; thereby making every space even more attractive.

See the heart of the Renaissance in the grand Raphael Rooms who were mostly created for their marvelous frescoes which also include the School of Athens.

The real high point of your trip is getting a chance to go inside that famous Sistine Chapel and see Michelangelo's well-known frescoes; among them are The Last Judgement as well as The Creation of Adam.

An experience truly moving in calm one of most known places on earth.

Get going in great comfort.

Headphones are handed out so you can catch every word from your guide clear and loud even in the midst of noise.

Given by the Vatican Museums, these radios make sure you’re getting the top sound experience on your visit.

This will let you be fully wrapped up with stories and artworks without losing any key details even in the busier parts.

Peak Season: A Shorter Tour Experience, Yet Incredibly Awesome! During peak season, the 5:30 PM tour will be short because a lot of people are coming.

Instead of the normal 2 hours, it will just take 1 hour and 40 minutes.

But don’t worry! Your guide makes sure to show you all the best parts in an interesting and fun way so you can see and enjoy the most important things inside the Museums.

End your tour in the beautiful Sistine Chapel.

This tour ends inside the Chapel giving you enough time to take in this marvel.

You may find more on your own or leave at whatever time you decide.

What's Included
  • Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel skip-the-line entry
  • Professional Guide
  • Headset to hear your guide
  • Vatican Museums Tour
  • Sistine Chapel Tour
  • Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
What's Excluded
  • Transport to Meeting Point
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

Starting location:

Via Vespasiano, 71

2
Museo Pio Clementino

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

3
Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)

4
Cortile del Belvedere

Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)

5
Gallery of the Candelabra

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)

6
Vatican Museums Cabinet of the Masks

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)

7
Vatican Museums

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (50 minutes)

8
Sistine Chapel

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)

Finish at:

Basilica di San Pietro

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • DRESS CODE: Knees and shoulders have to be covered ( it is MANDATORY )
  • St. Peter's Basilica may close without notice due to religious events, so it is not included in the tour.
  • Access to the Vatican Museums is strictly regulated by timed tickets, so late arrivals may not be admitted.A valid Photo ID is required for security checks upon arrival.
  • A dress code is strictly enforced:shoulders and knees must be covered .
  • Sleeveless tops ,low-cut clothing ,shorts above the knee ,and miniskirts are not permitted.
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users