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Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Tour

About this experience

To better enjoy your stay in Rome, visit the treasures of the Vatican, Michelangelo, Raphael and Bernini on a wonderful journey. This tour is a wonderful way to discover the magnificent collections of the Vatican galleries, above all the Sistine Chapel. Take advantage of the guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel to immerse yourself in the Vatican city. Take advantage of the skip line ticket to not steal your vacation time!
Choose the option 3 hours Basilica included to add 1 more hour and visit the Basilica and continue your visit with the guide!
each last sunday of the month the entrance is free of charge and the line cannot be skipped

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr–3 hr

What is included

  • attention: every last sunday of each month the entrance is free and the guided tour cost is lower
  • The option "3 Hours Basilica included" adds 1 hour of guided tour at the Basilica
  • on last sunday of the month the price is lower and the line cannot be skipped
  • guided tour with guide in your language
  • headphones for everyone if the group is more than 11 people
  • skip-the-line ticket

Itinerary and highlights

Appreciate the largest papal collection in the world. The "courtyard of the pine cone" and the "belvedere", the "octagonal courtyard", gallery of maps, gallery of candelabra, Raphael rooms and much more ...

Let yourself be surprised and surprised by the frescoes of the most important Italian artists of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo's "Last Judgment".

ONLY FOR THE OPTION "3 HOURS BASILICA INCLUDED"
Enter the Sistine Chapel to contemplate the glory of Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece, “The Last Judgment”, one of the most famous pieces of art ever made. Then, experience the magnificent interior of St. Peter’s Basilica with fast-track entrance. Be awed by one of the holiest sites in the world and admire Michelangelo’s stunning “La Pieta”.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Enter in the office and show your reservation to the staff at the desk

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Elisabetta Barbaro

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vatican City dress code requires knees and shoulders covered
  • During coronavirus emergency The exit that provides direct access from Sistine Chapel to St. Peter’s Basilica will remail closed until further notice

Cancellation policy

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

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