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

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About the activity

Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of the Vatican museums, St. Peter’s and the Sistine Chapel with skip-the-ticket-line entry. Get the most out of your stay in Rome by joining this tour for small groups, so you can have more time with your expert guide!

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 30 days in advance for a 70% 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-ticket-line access to St Peter's Basilica
    • Fast-track entrance ticket and reservation fee to the Vatican Museums
    • Access to the Sistine Chapel
    • Headsets so you can always hear your guide (for groups of 6 or more)
    • Small groups tour
    • Expert local guide
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pick-up or drop off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover the hidden gems of the Vatican with an expert guide
  • Skip the long ticket line at the entrance
  • See the Vatican museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica
  • Benefit from a Vatican tour in a small group

Description

The Vatican hides so many treasures that it makes sense to visit it the smart way: by skipping the ticket lines at the entry and learning about its wonderful collections from a professional local guide in a small group.

This tour for small groups allows you to discover the best of the Vatican following the explanations and the routes traced by your expert guide.

Get to see the artworks of Michelangelo and Raphael, the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of the Candelabra. The tour ends at St Peter’s Square.

Good to know before you go
  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs.
  • Entrance to the Vatican requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
  • Please note that large bags/tripods/umbrellas/backpacks are not permitted in the Vatican and must be checked into the free luggage storage area.
  • Non-flash photography is permitted throughout the tour, except in the Sistine Chapel where talking and photography are prohibited.
  • Please note that access to some areas of the Vatican may be restricted without notice in case of particular religious events
  • This is a small group tour of up to 16 participants, this ensures a more personalized experience
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 30 days in advance for a 70% 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.
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