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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

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About the activity

Discover the best of the Vatican Museums on a skip-the-line, small group, guided tour of the world-famous art collection and marvel at Michelangelo's awe-inspiring frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.

  • 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
  • Duration
    3 hours
  • Includes
    • Skip the line access tickets to the Vatican Museums
    • Local English-speaking guide
    • Headsets
    • Small groups of 18 people or fewer
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Skip the line and fast-track your entry to the Vatican Museums
  • Admire the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s masterpiece frescoes
  • See Vatican treasures like the Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere
  • Stroll the spectacular Gallery of Maps and Pinecone Courtyard
  • Expert-led tour covering Vatican’s greatest masterpieces efficiently

Description

Your tour begins with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, taking the stress out of the long lines, and providing you with more time to explore one of the world’s greatest art collections. An expert guide will accompany you through the museums, telling stories that bring the statues, frescoes, and maps to life.

Boasting many galleries, it can be hard to know where to start and what you should see if you're short on time. But your guide will take you on a carefully planned route perfected over the years. Along the way, you'll discover the bigger picture of power and politics in Vatican City and how it interacts with art.

During your three-hour tour of the Vatican Museums' highlights, explore the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard, admire the famous ‘Apollo Belvedere’ and ‘Laocoön and Sons’ statues, and wander down the extraordinary Gallery of Maps to see how ancient cartographers mapped the world through history. End in the Sistine Chapel and gaze in awe at Michelangelo’s miraculous frescoes, including his depiction of the “Last Judgment” on the ceiling. If you want a crowd-free experience, pick the 4:15pm tour at time of booking. You'll skip-the-line into the Vatican Museums and enjoy the Sistine Chapel as the last visitors of the day.

By the end of your tour, you'll have experienced the Sistine Chapel and the highlights of Vatican Museums alongside an expert guide to help you appreciate it all.

Good to know before you go
  • The tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers
  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour
  • Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry
  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify the itinerary on the day of the 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
    15-99 years
  • Children
    2-14 years
  • Infants
    0-1 years
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