Best of the Vatican Tour: Fast Track Highlights
At a glance
Best of the Vatican Tour: Fast Track Highlights is a 2h 30m small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by ItaliaTours. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 463 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $69 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Full-immersion guided Vatican Museums experience with an expert Vatican tour guide, Skip the Line at the Vatican & get ahead of everyone else, Priority access to St. Peter’s Basilica.
Highlights
- Rated 4.7/5 by 463 travellers
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Small group of up to 20 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 20 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important collection of art in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries.
Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist, who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
At the end you can explore some of the remaining 1,400 galleries of art at your own pace.
What's included
What's included
- Full-immersion guided Vatican Museums experience with an expert Vatican tour guide
- Skip the Line at the Vatican & get ahead of everyone else
- Priority access to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Rooms of Raphael & Sistine Chapel
- Belvedere Courtyard, Greek and Roman Sculptures
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 45m
Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel.
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Stop 2 · 30m
Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
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Stop 3 · 15m
Enjoy Fast track entry to St. Peter's without having to exit and wait on the security line. Explore the Papal Basilica on your own.
Meeting point
Via Sebastiano Veniero 19, nearest metro station is called Ottaviano / San Pietro / Musei Vaticani on Linea A which on any Rome metro map is coloured orange.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
- Due to the route covered and/or transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
- Please note: This description is provided as a general example. Actual experiences may vary slightly depending on the season, local conditions, and other factors beyond our control
- On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica is not possible on Wednesday morning during the weekly papal audience.
- Please note that essential travel documents and final itinerary details might be delivered electronically closer to the activity date.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Best of the Vatican Tour: Fast Track Highlights take?
The experience lasts about 2h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $69 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Full-immersion guided Vatican Museums experience with an expert Vatican tour guide; Skip the Line at the Vatican & get ahead of everyone else; Priority access to St. Peter’s Basilica; Rooms of Raphael & Sistine Chapel; Belvedere Courtyard, Greek and Roman Sculptures.
Where does it start?
Via Sebastiano Veniero 19, nearest metro station is called Ottaviano / San Pietro / Musei Vaticani on Linea A which on any Rome metro map is coloured orange.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 463 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
