Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Skip the Line & Basilica Tour | 2 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Headsets (more than 6 participants)
  • Professional guide for 2.5 hours (IF OPTION SELECTED)
  • Skip the line entry - Sistine Chapel
  • Skip the line-Basilica ENTRY ONLY(no Wednesdays, not in the afternoon, no for option TICKET ONLY)
  • Skip the line Entry - Vatican Museums (you might still find a little line for the security checks)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Guided tour to the Basilica

Overview

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour with an expert friendly guide in a small group. Take advantage of your skip-the-line tickets and maximize your time inside this magnificent Vatican Museums. Your guide will lead you through the amazing galleries housing one of the most important art collections of the world. Art and history will be brought back to life and you will learn many stories & anecdotes through the headsets so you do not miss any words of the hidden artworks. During your tour you will discover the Galleries of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra and the masterpiece of Michelangelo: The Sistine Chapel. At the end of your tour, enter the Basilica with our skip the line access (if option selected). You will learn about the Renaissance painters: Michelangelo & Raphael and their rivalry throughout their lives. Note: we do not give access to the Basilica on tours after 2:30 PM, on Wednesdays, and on closing days set by the Vatican.

Meeting points

Get off at "Ottaviano" Stop on Metro A line. From the station, walk on Via Ottaviano following the indication to St. Peter square.When you arrive across at Via Germanico, go to the right follow the street. In 100meters, Via Vespasiano will be on your left. At the number 28, you'll find our office.

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Itinerary

  • Vatican City (Pass By)

    The Vatican City State, also known simply as the Vatican, became independent from Italy with the Lateran Treaty (1929), and it is a distinct territory under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity of international law, which maintains the city state's temporal, diplomatic, and spiritual independence.With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 825,it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population.

  • Vatican Museums

    Vatican Galleries including the one of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra. Pine Court courtyard, Pio Clementine Museum, Apollo of Belvedere, Laocoon, Nero's bathtub, Room of Muses.

    1 hour 40 minutes

  • Sistine Chapel

    Frescoes of Michelangelo

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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
  • A current valid passport or ID document is mandatory on the day of the tour
  • Please show up 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in.
  • Please note that due to security or ticket availability situations, there might be a slight change in scheduling and when this happens you will be notified.
  • Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
  • PLEASE NOTE: We are not responsable if St Peter's Basilica is closed for religious functions or for the decision of the Pope.
  • Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that not refund it will be given in case of not attending the tour or if you arrive late for the tour. Please note that in the afternoon the door connecting the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed and you are aware that by purchasing this tour you will not have the skip the line passage for St. Peter’s Basilica. You can go to the Basilica on your own entering from the main square.
  • Please note that during Easter and Christmas time the fast access to the Basilica can't be guaranteed because St. Peter's may be closed due to religious functions
  • Meeting time is subject to change you can receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please notify your correct phone number and country code.
  • Please note that the fast access to the Basilica is not included in the tours that take place in the afternoon after 2:30 pm and in the ones taking place on Wednesdays

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Our tour guide was...

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide was phenomenal! I’m looking to book this tour again and would like same guide! I think he’s Cuban. But can’t remember his name.

Vatican and Chapel in a day

Published on Jan, 2025

The visit was amazing. It was quite busy at this date, but our guide was so amazing! She explained everything in a fluently Portuguese - she is Brazilian as well and makes our group reach every detail from The Chapel Sistini

Great Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

A fun and well-informed tour. The guide really knew her stuff and was passionate about the material. I especially liked being guided through the very hectic Vatican so I didn't have to worry about going the right way and doing the right thing. Would highly recommend!

Great

Published on Jan, 2025

Laura was very friendly and super informative. Our tour was of the colosseum and Foro Romano. She packed in a full immersive program

Antonio is AWESOME! Great experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

Meeting starting location was easily accessible. Antonio was a fantastic guide and was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about maximizing our experience! We learned so much and felt lucky to have him as our tour guide!

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