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Skip-the-Line Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

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Explore the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica on an expertly guided tour with pre-reserved entry tickets included. Admire famous art in the Pio Clementino and Raphael Rooms.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    3 hours - 3 days
  • Includes
    • Expert English-speaking guide
    • Timed entry Vatican Museums tickets
    • Vatican Museums guided tour
    • Visit to the Raphael Rooms and Pinecone Courtyard
    • Entry to the Sistine Chapel
    • Privileged access to the Scala Regia (Holy Staircase) (except Wednesday mornings)
    • Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica (except Wednesday mornings)
    • Headsets (from 6+ participants)
    • Guide tips
    • Important: St. Peter’s Basilica is closed on Wednesday mornings until 1:30pm, due to the Papal Audience. Tours during this time will not include basilica entry. Additionally, tours starting after 3:30pm (any day of the week) are not guaranteed entry into St. Peter’s Basilica. During state visits or special religious events, parts of the Vatican or St. Peter's Basilica may be closed unexpectedly and without much notice.
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Enter the Vatican Museums with timed entry tickets
  • Explore the main galleries of the Vatican Museums with an expert
  • Admire Michelangelo's beautiful frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
  • Enter and visit St. Peter's Basilica through the Scala Regia reserved entrance
  • Uncover hidden gems with an expert guide and included audio headsets

Description

Witness the history of art at one of the world’s most impressive museums! Skip the long general admissions line with timed entry tickets and dive straight into the Vatican Museum's vast corridors and galleries.

Follow your expert guide through the stunning Gallery of the Candelabra, the intricate Gallery of Tapestries, and the breathtaking Gallery of Maps, featuring painted topographical maps of Italy by Dominican friar Ignazio Danti. Discover how Renaissance Italians saw their world.

Next, step into the Raphael Rooms, where Raphael’s stunning frescoes depict classical themes and ancient history, showcasing his skill in blending art, philosophy, and storytelling. Be captivated by Raphael’s masterpiece, The School of Athens, which perfectly captures the ideals of the Renaissance.

Then, enter the world-famous Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's iconic frescoes unfold on the ceiling above you in all their glory. Take in every detail of the Last Judgement in silence and soak in the beauty of this timeless work.

Conclude your tour with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance known as the Scala Regia, (Latin for Royal Staircase). This passageway allows you to miss the long lines often forming to enter St. Peter's Basilica at the front entrance. See masterpieces of art, such as Michelangelo's La Pieta and the magnificent Il Baldacchino altarpiece by Bernini.

Good to know before you go
  • On Wednesdays, we are unable to visit St Peter's Church due to the mass, instead, our guide will make up for this by visiting more sites inside of the Vatican Museums. Tours starting after 3:30 PM are not guaranteed entry into St. Peter’s Basilica.
  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season, the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
  • The Sistine Chapel can be subject to unforeseen closure for religious or political events.
  • This tour involves walking, stairs, and uneven terrain. It is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. A soft baby carrier is recommended.
  • Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Guests not meeting the dress code may be refused entry. No hats or flip flops please.
  • The Sistine Chapel is a place of worship, so visitors are not allowed to speak inside. Your guide will explain what you will see before entering.
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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. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. 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
  • Youth
    7-17 years
  • Children
    0-6 years
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