Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour
At a glance
Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour is a 2h – 3h guided experience in Vatican City, , operated by Capitolium Tours. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 799 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $91.61 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Skip-the-Line Entrance of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, English Language Guided Tour of a highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, All Fees and Taxes.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h – 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 100 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Enjoy a group guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Benefit from skip-the-line entry and explore the vast collections of the Museums and admire the magnificent murals by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
Meet your tour guide and skip the long ticket lines at the Vatican Museums. Discover the highlights of the vast interior of the museums, including the Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of the Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino's Rooms, and the Tapestry Gallery.
Learn more about the fascinating artifacts and stunning artwork on display with your guide. Make your way to the breathtaking Sistine Chapel and admire the stunning frescoes of Michelangelo which adorn its walls and ceiling.
Conclude the tour with priority and line-free access to St. Peter's Basilica, which you can explore at your own pace.
What's included
What's included
- Skip-the-Line Entrance of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
- English Language Guided Tour of a highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
- All Fees and Taxes
- Priority Access of the St. Peter's Basilica (subject of availability)
- Use of headsets
Not included
- Access to the St. Peter's Basilica is excluded from English Evening Group Tour Option
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
The tour start at our meeting point. Please come 15 minutes before starting time to the point for to avoid confusion and ensure smooth check-in. Once at the meeting point please come inside and check-in with the front desk.
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Stop 2 · 1h
With 20,000 works are on display, the Vatican Museums display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the most well-known Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
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Stop 3 · 15m
Commissioned in 1580 by Pope Gregory XIII, Gallery of the Maps contains a series of painted topographical maps of Italy based on drawings by friar and geographer Ignazio Danti.
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Stop 4 · 15m
Founded in 1771 Clement XIV and enlarged by his successor Pius VI, Pio-Clementino Museum houses works of Greek and Roman sculpture.
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Stop 5 · 15m
Built between 1473 and 1481, the Sistine Chapel it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescoes that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment, both by Michelangelo.
At the end of the tour if the passage to the St. Peter’s Basilica is open the guide will lead the group to the Basilica.
Meeting point
The meeting point is Via Sebastiano Veniero, 15, Vatican Hill travel agency. Once at the meeting point, please come inside the office and simply check-in, thank you.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress Code; knees and shoulders must be covered
- Valid ID: Travelers are required to carry a valid identity document
- Due to the Pope's audience access to the St. peter's square in excluded from Wednesday morning tours
- Due to numerous number of stairs and uneven terrains wheelchair/walker users and slow walkers can not be accommodate
- Due to the Vatican Museums regulations persons with any sort of disabilities can not be accommodated
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Due to the Jubliee the St. Peter's Basilica maybe subject of last minute and unannounced closure and access to the Basilica is not guaranteed
- The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. In such occasions, no refund is guaranteed to customers
- "English Group Guided Tour" and "English Evening Group Tour" options require a minimum number of participants and if the minimum number is not met, Capitolium Tours, has the right to cancel bookings at any time, even 1 minute before starting 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 the Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h – 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $91.61 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?
Skip-the-Line Entrance of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel; English Language Guided Tour of a highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel; All Fees and Taxes; Priority Access of the St. Peter's Basilica (subject of availability); Use of headsets.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Via Sebastiano Veniero, 15, Vatican Hill travel agency. Once at the meeting point, please come inside the office and simply check-in, thank you.
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 4.3 out of 5 across 799 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Vatican City.
