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Rome: Early-Entry Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

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About the activity

Enjoy a small-group guided tour of the Vatican Museums and discover the Sistine Chapel with its marvelous, awe-inspiring frescoes.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • All taxes and fees
    • Expert guide
    • Headsets to hear your guide clearly
    • Gratuities (recommended)
    • Food and drinks
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover the magnificent frescoes of the Sistine Chapel
  • Enjoy a small-group tour for a more personalized experience
  • Explore St. Peter's Basilica at your own pace

Description

Enjoy 2.5 hours to explore the highlights of the museums with your guide and discover fascinating collections of art housed throughout the various galleries and rooms of this ancient building. 

Next, visit the magnificent Sistine Chapel and see Michelangelo's famous frescoes, which adorn its ceiling. Learn about the history of the building and its amazing artwork with your guide.

After this, you can go to St. Peter's Basilica to explore it at your own leisure.The entry to the basilica is free.

Good to know before you go
  • Full names as on your documents must be provided on the moment of the booking.
  • The meeting time for this tour is 15 minutes prior to the booking time
  • Please note that large bags/backpacks/suitcases have to be checked in the Vatican cloakroom, located at the entrance of the Vatican Museums
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered throughout the tour
  • The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. While we regret that refunds cannot be guaranteed in such situations, please rest assured that your tour will proceed with access to other remarkable and historically significant sections of the museum. We remain committed to providing you with a meaningful and enriching experience.
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Rome: English Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

Rome: Spanish Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    6-17 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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