Vatican City: Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Your experience

Highlights

• Don't wait in line at the Vatican Museums; see its breathtaking Sistine Chapel ceiling and marvel at the exceptional Raphael Rooms to make your visit more complete with a guide.

Full description

Take the chance to get to know the awesome Vatican City from a different perspective with this VIP tour. One of our experienced guides will lead you through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel – monuments of art that should be on every tourist's list! Admire also the 1,200 rooms that make up the Vatican Museums which, with their unique decor, house many wonderful works of art from around the world.If you have ever been lucky enough to find yourself in the halls that house the timeless masterpieces of the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, crafted by eminent Renaissance artists like Michelangelo himself, then indeed you will be walking through history along with Popes and artists who have trodden these same paths before. An informative guide will lead you into each hall, making sure not a single stopover is left out while progressing towards The Sistine Chapel. Afterwards, experience the convenient skip-the-line option to enter Saint Peter's Basilica to enjoy more awe-inspiring creations, including artworks of maestros Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael. Before your departure from Vatican City, be sure to appreciate Bernini's St. Peter's Square situated right in front of the church with its columnar verandah – making for a fabulous ending to your city excursion.

Includes

• The visit begins with a special privilege of early access to the Vatican Museums where you will not have to wait in queues that are normally long, as well as an expert English-speaking guide who will escort you through these incredible collections rich mainly with statues but also holding many other priceless artworks. They will be your guides, providing all information about art masterpieces and ensuring that this tour is truly informative. Subsequently, you go down into what might seem to be another modern church built nearly half a century ago when Michelangelo was just a beginner!

Not includes

What to bring

• One of the significant physical comfort factors, many people will willingly avoid dressing stylishly and having clothes they would want to do due to walking in a pair of comfortable shoes.

Not allowed

• Skirts, shirts, and the entire formal trappings of business and professional life come with complex systems of rules.

Know before you go

• Both male and female tourists who want to enter the Vatican must adhere to the dress code rules, such as wearing clothes that cover their shoulders and knees. If you are late, for any reason, you will have already missed the trip.
• If you rely on a wheelchair, scooter, or a similar device for mobility, it may be difficult to navigate during this adventure as not all areas of the tour route or modes of transportation may be wheelchair accessible. If you are interested in organizing such tours for people with mobility issues, please kindly drop us an email so we can discuss other possibilities.