Skip-the-Line Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's | Small Group

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Vatican Highlights Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Tour
Vatican Highlights Tour
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Duration
3 Hrs.
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Step into the heart of Vatican City and experience its legendary treasures on a small-group guided tour, designed to maximize your time with exclusive skip-the-line access. Begin your journey at an easy-to-find meeting point near the Vatican Museums, where your knowledgeable guide will welcome you and provide headsets for a seamless experience.

Explore the Vatican Museums, home to centuries of art collected by popes, including the stunning Gallery of Maps, the Raphael Rooms, and other masterpieces. Your guide’s storytelling brings the history and significance of these collections to life, ensuring you don’t miss the highlights that make this destination unforgettable.

Marvel at the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s celebrated frescoes, including the Creation of Adam, adorn the ceiling. Your guide will point out the contributions of other artists, revealing the layers of artistry that define this sacred space. Please remember that photography and speaking are not permitted inside the chapel.

Your tour continues into the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s grand Baldachin. The experience concludes in St. Peter’s Square, a place of spiritual significance and architectural grandeur. Please note that St. Peter’s Basilica may close unexpectedly for religious events, with an extended museum visit offered in such cases.

This three-hour tour is perfect for families, art lovers, and visitors with limited time in Rome. Group sizes are kept small for a personal touch, and all tickets are included. Don’t miss your chance to explore the Vatican’s wonders—secure your spot now and make the most of your visit!

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Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Meeting point easy to find for a stress-free check-in
Entry to the Sistine Chapel
Guided tour with skip-the-line entry to St. Peter's Basilica
Tickets included
Skip-the-line entry with ticket to the Vatican Museums
Small Group
English-speaking licensed tour guide

Destinations

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Vatican City

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Attractions

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St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican CitySt Peter's Basilica

Options

High Season
Important info: •Small Group •Meeting Point: Office - Via Santamaura 14b
Low Season
Wednesday Tour (NO BASILICA)
Important Information: • Please note that the 9:30 AM tours on Wednesdays do not include St. Peter's Basilica.

Good to know

ACCESSIBILITY: While the Vatican Museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the Museums. As a result, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs or walkers on this tour.
All participants (including under 18s) must bring valid ID.
All participants MUST cover their knees and shoulders during visits to religious sites, the Vatican Museums included. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Large umbrellas are not allowed, please leave these at your accommodations.
MEETING POINT IS VIA SANTAMAURA 14B, What A Life Tours
Please notice that we are not responsible for the number of visitors the Vatican Museums allow inside.
Public transportation options are available nearby
St. Peter's Basilica is an active parish and therefore subject to last-minute closures due to mass or other religious events. In these cases, we will offer an extended tour of the Vatican Museums (including areas normally not part of the tour). Please note that 2025 is the Jubilee year, closures of St. Peter's Basilica can happen anytime without further notice. No refunds are issued for unexpected closures.
We recommend you bring your own headphones as the ones provided by the Vatican have a single earpiece only, and you may prefer to use both earbuds to hear the guide better.
Your tour voucher is valid only for the day and time reserved. We’re unable to accommodate late arrivals due to a strictly timed entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums. Missed tours or tickets due to late arrivals are non-refundable. Please allow extra time to reach the meeting point as Rome's streets can be confusing. Meeting time is 15 minutes before the start time of the tour.

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