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Vatican Museum Skip-the-Line Tour and Sistine Chapel
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Vatican Museums and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where human creativity and devotion converge in extraordinary ways.
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 an exclusive with access to restricted areas, a leisurely morning or afternoon exploration, or a magical night tour on select days, 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.”
This tour offers a truly special experience and an opportunity to create lasting memories in one of the most revered places in the world.
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.
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
- Visit the Vatican, covering all the major highlights of the museums, led by an art-history-expert professional guide
- Discover Michelangelo's masterpieces in this world-renowned chapel
- English speaking guide
- Guided tour at the Vatican museums
- Skip-the-line access tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- *BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE - flexibility to cancel your tickets with a full refund up to 72 hours before the ticket start date
Experience Excludes
- Gratuities
- Hotel Transfers
- Refreshments/snacks
Departure location
Start times
Duration
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, otherwise you will not be able to enter.
- Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets and late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access. For this reason and in order to guarantee a quality experience for all participants, it is required to arrive at the meeting point on time. No delays are tolerated and will not entitle you to any refund, not even a partial one.
- 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.
- All bookings for this tour are on a request basis - please allow 72 hours to receive your tour confirmation.
- The itinerary is subject to change without notice.
- Children under 18 years must always be accompanied by an adult.
- All names must be advised as per photo ID. A photo ID will need to be shown for the security check.
- Due to exceptional religious events, St Peter's Basilica might be closed without notice.
- 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.
- Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.
- 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.
- This tour has a maximum of 20 guests.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs, or with impaired mobility.
- Comfortable walking shoes are 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.
- Cancellation Policy: If you cancel at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 72 hours of the scheduled departure or do not show up for the tour, there is a 100% cancellation fee.
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