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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour: Skip the Line

4.2(114)2 h 30 minModerately active

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$160per person

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Overview

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Languages: English
Group size: Up to 15 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 0–99
Pace: Moderately active
Access: Skip the line

Good for

Couples
First-time visitors
Groups of friends
History buffs
Solo travelers

Explore the wonders of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on a guided tour for small groups (max 20 people). Skip the long queues with priority entry and admire masterpieces of classical and Renaissance art accumulated over centuries. An unmissable experience to discover the grandeur of the Vatican.

Highlights

Priority Entry
Expert Guide
Small Groups

What's included

Vatican Museum Small group guided tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Starting time may vary depending on unpredictable events, it will be communicated before the tour
Headsets to hear your guide clearly
Professional, art historian, English speaking guide
Assistance on site and from our office near the Vatican

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Saint Peter Basilica guided tour

Itinerary

1
Vatican Museums
2h
Given the Vatican’s importance as a religious and historical destination, it’s no surprise that it is consistently brimming with tourists. Attractions like the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel regularly have long lines for entrance, and papal addresses are heard by thousands of people beneath the window of the Apostolic Palace. Throughout history, wealthy and famous visitors have presented the Popes with some of the most important works of art in Western history. These include multiple sculpture museums with special galleries dedicated to statues, busts, and masks. Even more impressive is the collection of paintings with works by Da Vinci, Bellini, Titian, and a suite of rooms dedicated to the frescoes of Raphael.
2
Sistine Chapel
30min
The Sistine Chapel has drawn admirers from around the world for over five hundred years, ever since the completion of Michelangelo’s great Sistine Chapel ceiling. The magnificent frescoes that make up Michelangelo’s famous ceiling include The Creation of Adam, an iconic depiction of a Biblical scene; only Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa matches its artistic significance. To be admired in silence, the Sistine Chapel provokes awe amongst its visitors with breath-taking art and architecture in all directions. In order to prepare you for the grandeur of the Chapel’s interior, our guides will offer a helpful history of the art inside and provide orientation to better direct your exploration.

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Accessibility

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Location

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Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

To get inside the monuments it is used group ticket and not individual one. It cannot be asked just the ticket entrance.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
You must have a valid photo ID to enter the monuments (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
Note: tour will not operate on religious holidays
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Pets are not allowed
Tour is not accessible to people with motor disabilities. Any kind of disabilities must be communicated at time of booking, otherwise it is impossile to have access to the Musuem

Restrictions & safety

Not recommended for traveler with motor difficulties and walker users
We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.