The best of Vatican

Rome, Italy

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Rome, Italy

4.6

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Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

from $41

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Overview

With its wealth of art and vast size, the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica can be overwhelming. With this express tour, take in the highlights in just a few hours. Zip past the crowds with skip-the-line tickets and head directly to the galleries with your guide to learn about masterpieces by Michelangelo—including the Sistine Chapel—Raphael, and others. Upgrade to the longer tour for a guided visit to St. Peter’s Basilica.

Save hours with fast-track tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Visit with a guide to focus on the top works in the museum galleries
Stop in the Sistine Chapel to take in Michelangelo’s famed frescoes
Upgrade for a tour through St. Peter’s Basilica to admire the altar and artwork

What's Included

guided service
licensed guide speaking your language
skip the line entrance for Vatican Museums
skip the line entrance for Sistine Chapel
the last Sunday of the month the ticket is free, the price is lower and the line cannot be skipped
The option "3 hours with Basilica" adds 1 hour of guided tour inside the Basilica

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Mocenigo, 2, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Go in viaMocenigo 2. Enter inside the office and show your reservation to the staff you find at the desk

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.12:30 pm

Itinerary

Vatican Museums (Pass By)

Sistine Chapel (Pass By)

St. Peter's Basilica

1 minute • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
It’s required to show ani d document for children at the entrance

Dress code requires to cover knees and shoulders
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
During periods of Sede Vacante, the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public without prior notice due to the Papal Conclave (election of a new Pope). As this is a decision made by the Vatican, access to the Sistine Chapel is not guaranteed during these times. No refunds or discounts will be issued regarding this.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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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.

Reviews

3.0

based on 4 reviews

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Poor Tour

Mary_L, Jun 2024

It took a total of 40 minutes to get our headsets working, had to change them out 3 times. We stood out in the hot sun looking at a painting we would see in the Sistine Chapel. Could have gone to an air conditioned library to see that. I felt the tour was very confusing.

Had to pay extra

Majda_M, May 2024

We were explicitly told kids are not paying, however before the tour it turned out they were so we had to pay extra. Besides this, the tour itself was good.

Amazing time

Lisa_F, Feb 2024

Absolutely amazing, great knowledgeable group leader, and spectacular scenes. Loved it, thank you. The Vatican was super crowded but we were able to see so much.