Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Evening Skip-the-Line Tour
At a glance
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Evening Skip-the-Line Tour is a 2h small-group experience in Vatican City, , operated by Capitolium Tours. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $91.61 per person. Included: Admission Ticket of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, English Language Guided Tour of Highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, All Fees and Taxes.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Small group of up to 18 people for a more personal experience
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 18 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
A more unique way to visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel is after hours tour: entering the Vatican Museums in the evening when most of the crowds have left.
With VIP after hours access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel to enjoy a quieter evening exploring the incredible art with a local guide. A highlights of its many galleries including but not limited to the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, Raphael’s rooms and the Gallery of the Candelabra.
At the end of the tour a quiet time in the Sistine Chapel will be unforgettable after hearing your guide's stories of its creation.
What's included
What's included
- Admission Ticket of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
- English Language Guided Tour of Highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Entrance of the St. Peter's Basilica
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 45m
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 2 · 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 3 · 15m
The four Raphael Rooms are famous for their frescoes, painted by Raphael and his workshop. Together with Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes, they are the grand fresco sequences that mark the High Renaissance in Rome.
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Stop 4 · 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 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.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
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 properly
- Valid ID: Travelers are required to carry a valid identity document
- 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
- 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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Evening Skip-the-Line Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
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?
Admission Ticket of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel; English Language Guided Tour of Highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel; All Fees and Taxes.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Vatican City.
