Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour

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Summary

Starts
Caffè Vaticano
Duration
4 Hrs.
Languages
German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Maximize your getaway in Italy with this Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour. Indulge in an absorbing journey from Rome with this half-day tour, ensuring seamless experiences for every traveler.

The entire activity lasts around 4 hours and is a great addition to any travel itinerary in Rome. Previous travelers have rated this trip & excursion an average of 5 out of 5 stars in 1 review.

The itinerary includes stops at popular attractions such as Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani), Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina), La Pietà, and St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro).

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 5 languages: German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish.

The starting point for this half-day tour is located in Rome. The exact address is viale, Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy. The endpoint of the tour is located at Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 8 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Make your time in Rome special by booking this half-day tour. Select a date and complete your reservation before it gets fully booked!

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Included

Professional art historian guide
Skip the line tickets to Vatican museum and St. Peter's

Destinations

Aerial panoramic cityscape of Rome, Italy, Europe. Roma is the capital of Italy. Cityscape of Rome in summer. Rome roofs view with ancient architecture in Italy. Rome

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Attractions

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

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
Photography is not allowed un the Sistine Chapel
Personal food and drinks are not allowed.
Guided visits are not allowed inside St. Peter's in the afternoon tours due to religious functions. In this case your guide will provide full commentary from the Basilica's porch, and you will visit the interior at your own pace without the guide
Pre-booking this ticket enables you to skip the long lines (which can take up to two hours!) to enter the Vatican Museums. Please note, all visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes for security check.
Tours on Wednesday: There is a possibility that St Peter's Basilica and St Peter's Square will be unavailable due to the weekly Papal Audience during which access to St Peter's Basilica is closed. As an alternative you will be offered an extended itinerary within the Vatican Museums, which still includes the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you would prefer that St Peter's Basilica and Square are included, please DO NOT select Wednesday as your travel date.
Please be punctual at the appointment with the guide as tickets are reserved specifically for that time. If you arrive late there is the risk that you'll have refused entrance t the museums
This is a walking tour: comfortable shoes are recommended
On rare occasions, St Peter?s Basilica closes without notice. If this happens, you'll spend a full 3 hours touring the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. This is beyond our control.
Vatican Museums provide wheelchairs free of charge in the main lobby.
Backpacks, tripods and big umbrellas must be left inside a cloakroom on entering the Vatican Museums. We recommend not to take this items on this tour

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