Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & Raphael Rooms + Basilica Access | 2 hours 30 minutes

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2.5 hr Guided Tour: 10 Guests
2 Adults x $98.69
$197.38
Approx Total
$197.38
Tour in English. St. Peter's Basilica skip the line access included when available (except Wednesdays).
10 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
1.5 hr First Access: 12 Guests
2 Adults x $82.94
$165.88
Approx Total
$165.88
First access of the day, head straight to the Sistine Chapel. St. Peter's Basilica access included (except Wednesdays).
12 guests max
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Hosted Ticket Only (No guide)
2 Adults x $40.95
$81.90
Approx Total
$81.90
Escorted skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. No guided tour.
2.5 hr First Access: 10 Guests
2 Adults x $103.94
$207.88
Approx Total
$207.88
First access of the day. St. Peter's Basilica access included when available (except Wednesdays).
10 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
2.5 hr Guided Tour: 20 Guests
2 Adults x $82.94
$165.88
Approx Total
$165.88
Tour in English. Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica included when available, excluding Wednesday
20 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Skip the Line Access & Entrance Ticket to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • Headsets to hear your guide clearly (if guided option selected)
  • Insider Guide (if guided option selected)
  • Food & Beverages
  • Gratuities

Overview

Experience a timeless Skip-the-Line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Raphael's rooms. Take advantage of Skip-the-Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica at the conclusion of your tour whenever possible. Ensure you don't miss any highlights as your expert tour guide adds a touch of fun and fascination to your visit. Our shared groups are limited to a maximum of 20 people, equipped with headsets for easy exploration and clear narration. Prefer a more personalized experience? Upgrade to the Small Group option, accommodating 10 people or less, or opt for a First Access tour to be among the first visitors for the day. If you prefer to go without a guide, choose the escorted ticket-only option, allowing you to skip the lines and explore independently. All choices include Skip-the-Line access to St. Peter's Basilica, whenever it's available (excluding Wednesdays and special events).

Meeting points

Plan on arriving to our meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance of your selected departure time. Meet our representative on the steps at Via Tunisi, located at the corner with Via Sebastiano Veniero. They will be holding a sign with the green EcoArt logo.

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Itinerary

  • Vatican Museums

    Together with your guide, set foot inside the smallest country in the world via the fastest possible entrance!

    10 minutes

  • Cortile della Pigna

    One of the first stops inside the Vatican Museums is the Pinecone Courtyard where you will find the Sphere within a Sphere sculpture as well as the Roman fountain, an enormous bronze pinecone, that lends the courtyard its name.

    15 minutes

  • Sphere within a Sphere (Pass By)

    The bronze Sphere within a Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro marries this historic setting with a touch of modern art.

  • Museo Pio Clementino

    The Vatican Museums are made up of multiple Museums forming many "wings". The wing containing the highest concentration of highlights is the Pio Clementino Museum. Follow your guide from the Octagonal open-air courtyard where you will encounter the Laocoonte and Apollo Belvedere, to the eerily life-like statues in the Room of the Animals. Check out the masterfully painted vaults creating a 3D effect in the Gallery of the Candelabra.

    45 minutes

  • Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

    In this Gallery of hand-painted maps, you can admire the world how it was seen nearly 5 centuries ago. With the help of your guide, pick out the towns in Italy you have visited, or just enjoy the incredible hand-painted details that make these maps unique.

    20 minutes

  • Stanze di Raffaello

    "Raphael's Rooms" inside the Vatican Museums are a spectacular testament to the talent of the painter Raphael, as well the inspiration of the master Michelangelo. Explore them with your guide.

    15 minutes

  • Sistine Chapel

    Your guide will prepare you to take in the Sistine Chapel ahead of time, as no speaking is allowed in this sacred place. Admire this monumental work by Michelangelo.

    30 minutes

  • Museos Vaticanos (Pass By)

    Your visit ends at the entrance of the Vatican Museums. From here, you are free to continue to explore on your own within official opening hours.

  • St. Peter's Square

    When available, access is provided to St Peter's Basilica, skipping the lines. A tour is not provided inside the Basilica, only access. Your visit will end at the steps of St. Peter's Square with an introduction made by your guide after which you will be on your own to continue exploring.

    5 minutes

  • St. Peter's Basilica (Pass By)

    For the guided tour options only, and when available, Skip the Line access to St. Peter's Basilica via a special exit from the Sistine Chapel will be offered to you at no extra cost. Please note that St. Peter's Basilica is a separate venue from the Vatican Museums, is free to enter and does not require ticket. However, skip the line access is only possible via the museums and is not available at all dates and times. It is not possible to know in advance when access to the Basilica will be available. At the time, our 3:15PM tour departure does not include Basilica Access.

  • Vatican City (Pass By)

    Vatican City, Vatican City, Lazio

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
  • Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  • At least 4 people are required for the guided tour option to take place.
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
  • Entrance into St. Peter's Basilica is separate from the Vatican Museums and is not always available. When available, you will be given the option to benefit from Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica at no extra cost. Entrance to the Basilica is free and does not require a ticket.
  • Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.

Free Cancellation

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Wonderful Vatican Tour with Fantastic Guide

Published on Jan, 2025

I would highly recommend booking this tour! The Vatican Museum is huge and having our tour guide Monica take us through the grandiose venue to see things that were key and providing us with the most interesting information about the Vatican was absolutely fantastic! Monica was so knowledgeable and really knows how to relay the information in a entertaining way. She was very kind and patient, and made sure to keep our group together so we would reap the benefits of booking this skip the line option with access to St. Peter's. Monica was a storyteller and not just someone throwing information at us. If I come back to Rome with friends, I would definitely try to book this tour and hopefully get Monica as our tour guide again! I would say it was worth money 1000%!

Fantastic Access and Context

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour was a great opportunity to see the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s without long lines and huge crowds. Our guide Laura was excellent. Having context and information from her brought a richness and depth to the experience. The communication and meeting point instructions from the EcoArt team were excellent. I highly recommend this tour.

Fun, knowledgeable tour.

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent tour given by Martina, which was done at a very good pace. Super knowledge with lots of questions answered. Also lots of humour which helps remember details. Thank you for the experience. Grazie

Amazing tour day

Published on Jan, 2025

It is an amazing experience to see all this beautiful paintings and sculpture and learned the history of Vatican

Excellent tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

Marcello was an amazing guide! Knowledgeable and funny. He answered my husband's questions about several of the pieces, and helped us know what to expect for each portion of the visit. This area is enormous, and a proficient guide is so helpful! I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit the Vatican and Sistine Chapel (with access to St. Peter's Basilica) to learn about art and history.

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