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Exclusive Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Small Group Tour

5.0(6)2 h 30 minEasy pace

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$164per 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, Italian, Spanish
Group size: Up to 15 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 0–100
Pace: Easy pace
Access: Skip the line

Good for

Couples
First-time visitors
History buffs
Solo travelers

Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on an exclusive small-group guided tour. An art historian guide will lead you through masterpieces by artists like Leonardo and Perugino, revealing their history and significance. Enjoy a personalized experience with skip-the-line access, bypassing long queues.

Highlights

Skip-the-Line Access
Small Group Guided Tour
Art Masterpieces

What's included

Small Group Guided Tour
Professional art historian guide
All Fees and Taxes
Skip the Line entrance Tickets Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum

Not included

Food & Drinks
Pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
St. Peter’s Basilica entrance

Itinerary

1
Vatican Museums
1h 30min
Discover the treasures hosted by one of the largest and most-visited museums of the world enriched by a huge number of masterpieces collected through time. A spectacular big spiral staircase will introduce you to the impressive greatness of the Vatican Museum. Admire the best of the ancient world visiting the Greek and Roman sculpture section. A collection of classical art masterpieces where admire the beauty of several sculpture groups, as for example the statue of Laocoön and His Sons that is one of the most famous ancient sculptures. Visit the Maps Gallery, a complete exhibition of maps representing Italy as it was seen by cartographer in 1581. You will be guided through the history and secrets of the Catholic Church and you will hear about the rivalry between the Renaissance artists.
2
Stop 2
20min
Be astonished by the elegant Tapestry gallery, wallpapered by the finest tapestry worldwide, realized by Raphael's disciples.
3
Stop 3
Pass by

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
Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 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.

Location

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Pass along the Chandelier Gallery, named by the several marble chandelier decorating this section.

The Vatican Gardens

Pass by

Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Vatican Garden and much more ...

Sistine Chapel

30min

Admire the major representatives of Italian art such as Leonardo, Perugino, Beato Angelico, and many more Towards the end of this tour you will visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece: The Last Judgement.

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.

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

Restrictions & safety

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.