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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour + Basilica

4.7(6,489)1 h – 3 hEasy paceSpecial offer

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Overview

Duration: 1 h – 3 h
Languages: English
Group size: Up to 15 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 0–99
Pace: Easy pace
Access: Skip the line

Good for

Couples
First-time visitors
History buffs
Solo travelers

Save time and energy at the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line, timed entry. Explore masterpieces like the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms with an expert guide, delving into their rich history, art, and architecture. Choose the option with priority access to St. Peter's Basilica for a complete experience.

Highlights

Skip-the-Line Access
Vatican Masterpieces
Optional Basilica Access

What's included

Direct Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option is selected)
All taxes and fees
Professional & Passionate Art Historian Guide (when guided tour option is selected)
Professional Headsets to hear your guide clearly (when guided tour option is selected)
Skip the Line Entrance to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (except for the Basilica Only option)
Access to Pinecone Courtyard, Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps & Pio Clementino Museum

Not included

Food and drinks
Tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1
Vatican Museums
5min
Visit the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel on your own or with a guide (if option selected). Tickets provide skip the line access.
2
Stop 2
10min
The Belvedere Courtyard offers one of the most breathtaking views in the Vatican, with a stunning panorama of St. Peter's Dome and the Vatican Gardens. It's the perfect spot to pause and take in the beauty of the Vatican from above.
3
Cortile della Pigna
10min
Explore one of the Vatican's many open air courtyards. This one is decorated with a giant bronze pinecone sculpture, giving the courtyard its name.
4
Sphere within a Sphere
Pass by

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. 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.

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Museo Pio Clementino

20min

The Vatican Museums are divided into many smaller, unique museums. Among them, the Museo Pio Clementino is likely the most important, and the many highlights it contains cannot be missed! Stop at the Octagonal Courtyard for the Laocoön and His Sons, and the Apollo Belvedere - or the Round Room for the giant marble bathtub patrolled by an enormous bronze statue of Heracles. Spot a sculpture of your favorite fauna at the Room of the Animals, or just marvel at the 3D painted vaults of the Gallery of the Candelabra.

Stop 6

10min

A striking corridor within the Vatican Museums, named for the pairs of elaborately carved marble candelabra lining its length. Alongside these ancient Roman sculptures, visitors can admire a rich collection of classical statues and vibrant frescoed ceilings, offering a glimpse into antiquity before continuing toward the Gallery of Tapestries and Maps.

Stop 7

10min

The Gallery of Tapestries is one of the most fascinating halls within the Vatican Museums, showcasing a stunning collection of monumental tapestries woven from designs by Raphael's school in the 16th century. Depicting scenes from the life of Christ, the intricate details and vivid craftsmanship make this gallery a must-see stop on any Vatican Museums tour.

Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

20min

One of the most popular galleries of the Museums, make a stop here and try to spot the Italian cities you have travelled to, or your ancestor's hometown. These hand-painted maps, dating to the late 1500's, can also be admired for the exquisite attention to detail and embellishments. See if you can spot the nod to Christopher Columbus' voyage across the Atlantic...

9
Stanze di Raffaello
20min
Admire Raphael's Rooms, painted by the master himself and his pupils around the same time as the Sistine Chapel, and inspired and challenged by Michelangelo's greatest masterpiece.
10
Sistine Chapel
20min
Michelangelo's masterpiece, take time to admire the vaults.
11
St. Peter's Basilica
30min
Only for tours where the option to access St. Peter's Basilica is selected in the booking process, access directly from the Sistine Chapel to the Basilica, skipping the outside security lines, will be provided. Your tour will end at the entrance to the Basilica and, after an introduction, you will be free to explore on your own inside.
12
St. Peter's Square
Pass by
An introduction to the Square of St. Peter's will be provided for tours where access to St. Peter's Basilica is included.
13
Vatican City
Pass by
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At least 4 people are required for the guided tour options to take place.
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
Important: St. Peter's Basilica is not included in all tour options. If you wish to visit the Basilica as part of your experience, please ensure you select a tour where it is explicitly listed as included.
Please include all names as they appear on your passports when booking. Tickets are non-transferable and if the names on your booking do not match your ID you may be denied access and will not be due a refund. Any name changes must be communicated at least 72 hours in advance.
Please bring an ID or a photo/copy of ID.
Important: The ‘Basilica Only’ option it does NOT include access to the Vatican Museums.

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