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

About this activity

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  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    3.5 hours
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    1
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English

Highlights

  • Skip the ticket line at the Vatican Museums
  • Marvel at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
  • Take in the beauty of the extraordinary Raphael Rooms
  • Get the most out of your visit with a guide

Your experience

The best of the Vatican before the rest of the tourists arrive.

A guided visit through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

The treasures of the Vatican Museums which together add up to one of the largest art collections in the world – some 1200 rooms house exhibits of just about all the European Masters as well as Antiquity’s finest sculptures and artifacts.

You are going to pass through these spaces once filled with Popes and Renaissance Masters on your way to Raphael Rooms and more importantly, Sistine Chapel transformed commissioned to final touches by Michelangelo many years ago.

Your guide will usher you into Sistine Chapel from far end of the galleries but not before having a few halts en route to see some of the greatest masterpieces.

Then, enjoy fast track entrance privilege to St Peter’s Basilica to view works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini etc before descending below into Papal crypts! Ending with a tour at portico so much information on Bernini’s St Peters Square.

What's Included
  • Priority entrance to the Vatican Museums
  • Tour guide
  • Fast-track entry and guided visit of St. Peter's Basilica
What's Excluded
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

To Remember

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • There is a strict dress code at the Vatican. Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women
  • This tour departs on schedule. It is not possible to join the tour in the event of late arrival
  • Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
  • Saint Peter's Basilica may experience unexpected closures for religious ceremonies. In such instances, we are pleased to offer an extended tour of the Vatican Museums to our customers. While we make every effort to notify tour groups in advance of any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible. Consequently, we are unable to provide refunds or discounts in these cases.