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VIP Vatican Tour Sistine Chapel, St.Peter’s & Skip-the-Line

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Skip the lines and explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with an expert guide on this VIP Vatican Tour. Discover art, history, and hidden gems.

  • 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.
  • Audio guide
    English
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Vatican Museums skip-the-line entry ticket
    • Sistine Chapel entry Skip The Line
    • English Booklet
    • Experience Live Guide
    • Secure Your Spot at St. Peter’s Basilica – Complimentary 72-Hour Advance Booking!
    • Special perks for groups of 10, 15, or 20! personalized guide
    • Dedicated assistance – Smooth coordination for a stress-free visit
    • No Pickup
    • No Drop Off
    • Food and drinks
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • Skip all the lines with priority entry to enjoy more time inside the sites
  • Enjoy a small-group tour and listen to historical stories from your guide
  • Discover over 20,000 works of art by painters like Michelangelo, Raphael, etc
  • Photography in different location

Description

Discover the wonders of the Vatican on this VIP Vatican Tour with skip-the-line access. Explore the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with a licensed expert guide. This small-group experience allows you to see the Vatican’s most iconic landmarks without the crowds and long waits.

Skip the long lines and enter directly into the Vatican Museums, where your guide will take you through centuries of art, culture, and religious history. Admire the Vatican Galleries, the Gallery of Maps, and the stunning Raphael Rooms. Learn the stories behind each masterpiece and understand the significance of this sacred place.

The highlight of the tour is the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll stand in awe beneath Michelangelo’s world-famous ceiling frescoes, including The Last Judgment. Your guide will share the fascinating background of this incredible work before you enter, as speaking is not allowed inside the chapel.

The tour continues into St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest and most beautiful churches in the world. See Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s grand altar, and learn how this basilica became a cornerstone of Catholicism.

This VIP Vatican Tour is designed to offer a complete and enriching experience, ideal for travelers who want to make the most of their time in Vatican City.

**Key features:**
- Skip-the-line entrance to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
- Guided tour with a professional, English-speaking expert
- Small-group experience for better access and personal interaction
- Insight into Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment
- Visit to the Vatican Galleries, Raphael Rooms, and Gallery of Maps
- Full tour of St. Peter’s Basilica with key highlights explained

**Important information:**
- Modest dress is required: shoulders and knees must be covered
- St. Peter’s Basilica may close without notice during religious events
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking

Book now to enjoy fast-track entry and a deeper understanding of Vatican history, art, and architecture with this exclusive guided tour.

Good to know before you go
  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During busy periods, the wait at security may still be significant even with skip-the-line access.
  • A strict dress code applies: shoulders and knees must be covered. Entry may be refused if clothing is deemed inappropriate.
  • St. Peter’s Basilica may close without prior notice for religious ceremonies. In this case, the tour will include a full experience of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel only.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
  • Photography is allowed inside the Vatican Museums but prohibited inside the Sistine Chapel.
  • Large bags, backpacks, and suitcases are not permitted inside the Vatican. A free cloakroom is available, but retrieving items can add extra time.
  • Children under the age of 6 may join the tour for free but must still be included in the booking.
  • Tours operate rain or shine. Please check the weather and dress appropriately.
Meeting point

Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Semi- Private Tour

Skip the line Sistine Chapel: Museum & St. Peters Basilica

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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
    7-17 years
  • Infants
    0-6 years
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