SkipTheLine FastAccess Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel with Expert Tour Guide

Rome, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend less time in line and more time marveling at works by Raphael and Michelangelo with this fast-track guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Explore with a private guide, focusing on the highlights and covering the vast complex in a few hours. Admire the famed frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and end at St. Peter's Basilica where you can descend into the crypts or climb the dome (additional cost).

Optimize your time with fast-track entry
Visit with a guide to avoid getting overwhelmed by the collection
Receive personalized attention on a private tour
Includes time inside the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica

What's Included

Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience
SkipTheLine Tickets
VATICAN GUIDED TOUR: 3 Hours Guided Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks
Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Caffè Vaticano
Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
• Tour Guide will be with a sign "VATICAN MUSEUMS TOUR" on it at the address “Viale Vaticano 100” the UPSTAIRS CORNER with Bar "Caffè Vaticano".

End point

Saint Peter’s Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
• Final Point: Tour ends inside the Basilica. After you’ve finished exploring with your group, you can stay as long as you want on your own. When St. Peter's Basilica is closed or not accessible Final Point will be the Sistine Chapel.

Itinerary

Caffè Vaticano (Pass By)

Vatican Museums

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sistine Chapel

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
***Important Information***: Please provide the full name of each traveler. Please note that Vatican Museums Tickets from 2024 are nominative and each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name provided at the time of booking, it will not be possible to change the name on it. In case of mismatch with the identity document, or not presenting a valid ID document at the Check Control, the access will be denied from each Official Management Check Control Staff and no refund will be issued
Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience Tickets Included
Guests must be at the meeting point a few minutes in advance. Entrance is strictly limited. If you will arrive late cannot be accommodated, so no refunds or discounts will be issued

In some cases the Hour Entry Time may change depending on the Tickets availability. We will advise you before the experience. In these rare cases no refunds or discounts will be issued
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums. 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. No refunds or discounts will be issued
St. Peter's Basilica might be unavailable on Wednesday morning due to the weekly Papal Audience or, in rare occasions, it could be closed or not accessible without notice. In these cases you'll spend a full 3 hours touring to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.