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Private Vatican Museums Skip-the-Line Tour with Sistine Chapel
This private tour of the Vatican's sights is an unmissable opportunity to discover the world's smallest sovereign state! For example, stroll through the long corridors of the Vatican Museums, which hold one of the largest art collections in the world. You will then stroll nose-up admiring the world's most famous frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel!
Take a trip into the heart of the Catholic world and discover the history, mystery, and masterpieces of this influential city-state nestled in the center of Rome. Choose the entry time that best suits your preferences and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey through the Vatican Museums and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where human creativity and devotion converge in extraordinary ways. Whether you opt for the early entrance tickets, or a leisurely morning or afternoon exploration, we have a unique experience awaiting you.
This special journey will immerse you in the mesmerizing history, breathtaking masterpieces, and mysticism of the Vatican, guided by our experts in art and religion. As the burial place of St. Peter, Rome’s Vatican has long been regarded as a sacred city—often likened to a second Jerusalem—and its museums house countless treasures: from the astonishing Gallery of Statues and the captivating Gallery of Maps to the richly decorated Gallery of Tapestries and beyond. During your visit, you will also delve into the lives of the great artists who contributed to the Vatican's artistic legacy. Experience the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, where you can gaze upon Michelangelo’s renowned ceiling and the magnificent "Last Judgment" fresco. Try to spot Michelangelo’s self-portrait amidst the powerful figures of Adam, God, and the Saints. This chapel, where conclaves of cardinals gather to elect new popes, has been described by Pope John Paul II as the “Holy Spirit’s place of action.”
Please note that the tour ends at the Vatican Museums. After the Sistine Chapel visit, the guide will provide you with detailed directions on how to reach St. Peter's Square, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the best route to take. Our tour offers a truly special experience and an opportunity to create lasting memories in one of the most revered places in the world.
Important Notice: Jubilee Year 2025
As 2025 is the Jubilee Year, a period of major religious celebrations and events, tour schedules may be subject to changes beyond our control due to decisions by the Holy See and Jubilee initiatives. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding regarding any adjustments that may arise.
Experience Includes
- Guided tour at Vatican museums
- Skip-the-line access tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- English speaking guide
- Early entrance avoiding the crowds (if 7.45am option selected)
Experience Excludes
- Gratuities
- Hotel Transfers
- Refreshments/snacks
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Terms & Conditions
- You will receive a voucher for this experience. Please read it thoroughly.
- The Vatican Museums imposes a mandatory dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests, otherwise you will not be able to enter.
- Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on a strict timed tickets. For this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access.
- Itinerary subject to change without notice.
- Please note that the itinerary inside the Vatican Museums may vary, depending on restrictions decided by the museum board. The guided tour will culminate at the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel. Your guide will provide you with directions on how to reach St. Peter's Square, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the best route to take, if you want to reach it on your own. The guide will not accompany you inside the Basilica, allowing you to spend additional time there at your own pace.
- Due to exceptional religious events, St Peter's Basilica might be closed without notice.
- Children under 18 years must always be accompanied by an adult.
- All names must be advised as per photo ID. Photo ID will need to be shown for the security check.
- The itinerary may be subject to changes depending on restrictions decided by the museum board.
- Shorts, big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums.
- There is still a compulsory security check entering the museum which may cause some delays when entering.
- Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
- Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Tours depart precisely at the scheduled tour start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honoured per policy. For most tours, it is not logistically possible to join the group after it has started.
- This tour takes approximately 3 hours for the Early Entrance option at 7.45am or about 3 hours for the later times available.
- Cancellation Policy: If you cancel at least 9 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 9 days of the scheduled departure or do not show for the tour, there is a 100% cancellation fee.
- All bookings for this tour are on a request basis - please allow 72 hours to receive your tour confirmation.
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