Vatican Museums: Skip-the-Ticket-Line 2.5-Hour Guided Tour

Vatican Museums: Skip-the-Ticket-Line 2.5-Hour Guided Tour

Join the lucky ones who get to skip the ticket lines and see the amazing treasures inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Take a look at the awesome collection of late art owned by the Vatican, accepted as one of the biggest collections in the world.

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

  • Skip the ticket lines at the Vatican Museums
  • See the major works of art with a professional art historian guide
  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
  • Admire ancient and Renaissance masterpieces at its best

Your experience

A total immersion of riches in art and history, the​Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St.

Peter's Basilica tour take two and a half hours.

Hear interesting tidbits and tales related to beautiful works of art and architecture from an experienced guide.

Begin your tour of the Vatican Museums with fast access, skipping the ticket line.

See many great works from different times, including classical Greek art and Renaissance works by Michelangelo.

With your guide, learn about the history of the Catholic Church and understand more about the rivalry that took place among artists during the Renaissance period.

After your tour of the Museums, you will be taken to the Sistine Chapel where you can behold Michelangelo’s masterpiece, The Last Judgment.

What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Local taxes
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Skip-the-ticket-line access
What's Excluded
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Walking frames

Know before you go

  •  All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
  •  A dress code applies at places of worship and the Vatican Museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  •  A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  •  Student discounts only apply to those under 26 years of age with an International Student Card (ISIC), which must be shown on-site. Child discounts apply from 7-18 years (a valid ID card should be shown on-site for ages 14-18). Infants under 6 enter free of charge.
  •  This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to difficulties in the Sistine Chapel.
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
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