Rome's Best Tour: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Rome's Best Tour: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Buy pre-booking tickets for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel so that you can walk past that long queue at the counter. Have everything set for a prior visit and exploration of these much-known attractions within Vatican.

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 Spanish

  • head-side-headphones_10435857 Optional audio guide

    English

  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

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

  • family_12442251 Small group

    Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

  • The Sistine Chapel is temporarily closed until a new pope is elected
  • Explore the enormous collections of the Vatican Museums at your own pace
  • Learn all about the Renaissance period and the opulent treasures around you

Your experience

See the fine art and design of Vatican City on this tour of the Vatican Museum with no long lines.

Led by a skilled guide, you will get to look at some of the best works of art in the world.

Follow your guide as you stroll through the opulent Vatican Museums and view their many artistic treasures.

Learn why the Renaissance is considered a pivotal period in the history of humanity, bringing together art and science to create a new, better world of splendor.

In Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel is known for that beautiful ceiling.

Michelangelo worked on it between 1508 and 1512 with scenes from the Book of Genesis.

The most famous is the Creation of Adam.

This is where papal conclaves happen and it represents Renaissance art at its best — plus millions come every year to see it.

Also, other parts of the Vatican Museums are open too.

What's Included
  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • English or Spanish-speaking tour (depending on option selected)
What's Excluded

Itinerary

Starting location:

Via Germanico, 36

2
Local restaurant

Visit, Guided tour, Walk (2.5 hours)

Arrive back at:

Via Germanico, 36

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Student card
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Oversize luggage
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Red wine
  • Smoking indoors
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Sprays or Aerosols
  • Feeding animals
  • Explosive substances
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
  • Nudity

Know before you go

  • June to September are particularly busy as they are high-season months
  • Vatican City is open Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (final entry 3:30 PM)
  • The activity provider reserves have the right to change the meeting time. If this happens you will receive a call or message.
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
  • Visually impaired people
  • People with recent surgeries
  • People with motion sickness
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