Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Guided Tour
At a glance
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Guided Tour is a 2h – 3h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by onceuponatimetours. Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 58 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $80.17 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: the option "3 HOURS WITH BASILICA INCLUDED" adds a guided tour to the St. Peter's Basilica, guided service, headsets.
Highlights
- 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 – 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 20 travellers
- Languages
- English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
A complete skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel is the perfect way to experience Vatican City, the smallest country in the world and one of its richest in artistic and cultural treasures.
Discover one of the world's most remarkable art collections as you explore the Vatican Museums with an expert guide, who will reveal the fascinating stories, masterpieces, and hidden secrets behind these extraordinary galleries. End your visit in the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where you can admire Michelangelo's world-famous frescoes.
Enjoy priority access with your included skip-the-line ticket, allowing you to make the most of your time without the long queues.
Choose the 3-hour option with St. Peter's Basilica included to extend your experience and spend an additional hour exploring the largest church in the world with your expert guide. Discover its stunning architecture, Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's magnificent Baldachin, and centuries of history and faith.
What's included
What's included
- the option "3 HOURS WITH BASILICA INCLUDED" adds a guided tour to the St. Peter's Basilica
- guided service
- headsets
- licensed guide speaking your language
Not included
- Meals
- Private transportation
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 30m
Appreciate the largest papal collection in the world. The "courtyard of the pine cone" and the "belvedere", the "octagonal courtyard", gallery of maps, gallery of candelabra and much more .
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Stop 2 · 15m
Let yourself be surprised and surprised by the frescoes of the most important Italian artists of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo's "Last Judgment".
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Stop 3 · 1h
INCLUDED ONLY WITH THE ENGLISH TOUR OPTION 3 HOURS BASILICA INCLUDED
Saint Peter’s Grave
Bernini’s Canopy
Michelangelo’s Pietà
John Paul II’s grave
The monument to Pope Alexander VII
The statue of Saint Peter
Meeting point
Go in via Mocenigo 2.Enter inside the office and show your reservation to the staff you find at the desk
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It’s required to show an id document for children at the entrance
- Dress code requires to cover knees and shoulders
- It is confirmed the prohibition of bringing bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley.
- We are not responsible for temporary closure of St. Peter’s Basilica. Remind that Vatican city is another State and the pope can take decisions without any previous information
- In case of an unexpected closure of St. Peter’s Basilica, the tour will keep the same duration and basilica will be substituted with Rafaello's rooms.
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Guided Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h – 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $80.17 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?
the option "3 HOURS WITH BASILICA INCLUDED" adds a guided tour to the St. Peter's Basilica; guided service; headsets; licensed guide speaking your language.
Where does it start?
Go in via Mocenigo 2.Enter inside the office and show your reservation to the staff you find at the desk
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, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 58 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
