Vatican Papal Audience and Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Tour

At a glance

Vatican Papal Audience and Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Tour is a 6h 30m small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Tour In Rome by Tour in the City. Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $40.08 per person. Included: Vatican Museum entry tickets, Vatican Museum Guided Tour, Professional Guide inside the Vatican Museum.

Quick facts

Duration

6h 30m

Group

Small group, up to 20 travellers

Languages

English, Italian, French, Spanish

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

See cancellation policy

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 3h

   Enjoy an audience with Pope Leo XIV, and pray with him to receive the Apostolic Blessing on a full-day tour of the Vatican City.
   
   The weekly Papal Audience is a special event for Catholics and non-Catholics alike and lasts approximately 2 hours, during which there are speeches in Italian and other languages.

2. Stop 2 · 1h 30m

   After the blessing and a break for lunch (not included), get back to our office by 1:30 pm to get prepared for your Vatican Museum guided tour.
   
   Let's get into the history and secrets of the Catholic Church and hear about the rivalry between the Renaissance artists. 
   
   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.
   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.

3. Stop 3 · 10m

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

4. Stop 4 · 15m

   Be astonished by the elegant Tapestry gallery, wallpapered by the finest tapestry worldwide, realized by Raphael's disciples.

5. Stop 5 · 15m

   Visit the Maps Gallery, a complete exhibition of maps representing Italy as it was seen by cartographer in 1581.

6. Stop 6 · 30m

   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.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 15 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.
• 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
• The Vatican Museum entrance management does not distribute individual tickets to groups. In case of late arrivals, or persons who only want a tickets, we are not able to give you only admission tickets.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Seats during the audience cannot be guaranteed as it is a public event
• We inform you that the papal audience ticket is totally free, so, in the event that the Papal audience does not take place for reasons not dependent on our will, a partial refund for the on-site assistance service we will be guaranteed.
• All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check.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.
• 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.
• 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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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