Skip-the-line: Vatican Museums Tour and Sistine Chapel in Rome

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Summary

Starts
Via Germanico, 16
Duration
3 Hrs.
Languages
German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish
Difficulty
Medium
Admission
Mobile ticket
Minimum age
6 years

Description

Journey deep into the soul of Vatican City, where art and history converge in a breathtaking display. Explore Rome's sacred and artistic wonders on a skip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour guided by an art historian. This tour in Italy is a transformative experience, connecting you to human creativity and devotion.

Travelers who have booked this historical tour before have rated their experience an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 3,569 reviews. The entire cultural tour lasts around 3 hours.

Begin your adventure at the Vatican Museums, a place filled with art collected by popes throughout the centuries. See the works of Renaissance masters like Raphael, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and the iconic Michelangelo. With your guide's commentary, every brushstroke comes to life, unraveling the stories behind each artwork.

Step into the Sistine Chapel, where you'll gaze in wonder at Michelangelo's iconic "Creation of Adam" fresco adorning the ceiling. As you stand beneath this masterpiece, your guide will unveil the chapel's rich history and profound significance. Forge a deeper connection to this globally celebrated sanctuary of art and faith.

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.

Your Vatican exploration begins in Via Germanico, 16, 00192 Roma RM, Italy. Meet your art historian guide less than a 5-minute stroll from the Vatican Museums. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before your scheduled entry time.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 10 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: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Immerse yourself in the vast collection of art, history, and culture with a skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome. Choose your travel dates and secure your spot today before it's fully booked!

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Included

Free to explore in the Basilica and Papal tombs after the tour has finished
Skip The Line St.Peter's Basilica Entry (when possible)
Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide
Skip The Line Priority Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets
Introduction to the highlights of St.Peter's Basilica with a guide

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

Options

German Semi-Private
Basilica and Papal Tombs: Tour of The Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St.Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs included
Less than 10 pax: Maximum ten people per group
French Semi-Private
Basilica and Papal Tombs: Tour of The Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St.Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs included
Maximum ten people per group: Less than 10 pax
Spanish Small Group
Basilica & Papal Tombs: Tour of The Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St.Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs included
Spanish Vatican VIP 2024: Tour of The Vatican & Sistine Chapel with direct access to St.Peter's Basilica (Maximum 20 people per group)
English Semi-Private
Basilica and Papal Tombs tour: Guided Tour of The Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St.Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs included
Less than 10 pax: Maximum 10 people per group
English Small Group
Basilica & Papal Tombs: Tour of The Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St.Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs included
English Vatican VIP: Tour of The Vatican & Sistine Chapel with direct access to St.Peter's Basilica (Maximum 20 people per group)
VIP FRENCH TOUR 2025
VIP French Guided Tour: VIP French Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)
VIP GERMAN TOUR 2025
VIP German Guided Tour: VIP German Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)
VIP SPANISH TOUR 2025
VIP Spanish Guided Tour: VIP Spanish Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)
VIP ENGLISH TOUR 2025
VIP English Guided Tour: VIP English Guided Tour (Maximum 10 Pax)

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, the tickets and guide are void. As per Vatican rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter the Sistine Chapel!
St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with little to no warning and in this case, the tour will conclude in the Sistine Chapel. When this occurs visitors will have an extended tour of the Vatican Museums.
Should St. Peter’s Basilica be closed or not accessible within the scheduled time, the tour will include Raphael's Rooms or the explanation of the Basilica from the outside. in this case we are unable to provide refunds or discounts as the Basilica is free to enter and not included in the tour price.
The Raphael's Rooms are not included in the tour and are visited only when St. Peter’s Basilica remains closed to the public or if the Vatican makes the internal itinerary mandatory.
Please note that on the day of your visit certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events or national holidays.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Please be aware that large oversized bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.
It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the museums, there is nothing we can do in this case.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

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