Experience the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel like never before with a Skip the Line tour. Enjoy treasured art, expert guides, and the option to upgrade to a private or small group tour.
Experience the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel like never before with a Skip the Line tour. Enjoy treasured art, expert guides, and the option to upgrade to a private or small group tour.
- Vatican Museums - Accompanied by your guide, enter the world’s smallest country through the quickest entrance available!
- Cortile della Pigna - Among the initial stops in the Vatican Museums is the Pinecone Courtyard, where you can see the Sphere within a Sphere sculpture and the Roman fountain, featuring a massive bronze pinecone that gives…
- Vatican Museums - Accompanied by your guide, enter the world’s smallest country through the quickest entrance available!
- Cortile della Pigna - Among the initial stops in the Vatican Museums is the Pinecone Courtyard, where you can see the Sphere within a Sphere sculpture and the Roman fountain, featuring a massive bronze pinecone that gives the courtyard its name.
- Sphere within a Sphere - The bronze Sphere within a Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro blends this historic environment with a modern art flair.
- Museo Pio Clementino - The Vatican Museums consist of several museums forming various “wings.” The Pio Clementino Museum houses the highest concentration of highlights. Follow your guide from the Octagonal open-air courtyard, where you will find the Laocoonte and Apollo Belvedere, to the remarkably realistic statues in the Room of the Animals. Marvel at the expertly painted vaults creating a 3D effect in the Gallery of the Candelabra.
- Gallery Of The Maps - In this gallery of hand-painted maps, you can view the world as it was perceived nearly 500 years ago. With your guide’s assistance, identify the towns in Italy you have visited, or simply appreciate the extraordinary hand-painted details that make these maps special.
- Stanze di Raffaello - “Raphael’s Rooms” in the Vatican Museums are a magnificent tribute to the painter Raphael’s talent and the inspiration of the master Michelangelo. Discover them with your guide.
- Sistine Chapel - Your guide will prepare you to experience the Sistine Chapel in advance, as speaking is not permitted in this sacred space. Admire this monumental masterpiece by Michelangelo.
- Museos Vaticanos - Your visit concludes at the entrance of the Vatican Museums. From here, you are welcome to continue exploring on your own during official opening hours.
- St. Peter’s Square - If you select an option that includes a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, you will have access without waiting in line.
- St. Peter’s Basilica - When a specific guided tour option including the Basilica is chosen, Skip the Line access to St. Peter’s Basilica via a special exit from the Sistine Chapel is included, along with a 30-minute guided tour inside.
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- Skip the Line Access & Entrance Ticket to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Skip the Line Access and Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica (only when option is selected during booking)
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly (if guided option selected)
- Insider Guide (if guided option selected)
- Skip the Line Access & Entrance Ticket to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Skip the Line Access and Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica (only when option is selected during booking)
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly (if guided option selected)
- Insider Guide (if guided option selected)
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities
Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Raphael’s Rooms without the hassle of waiting in line!
Join a timeless Skip-the-Line tour of these iconic sites, with the option for First Access guided entry to St. Peter’s Basilica, when available.
Uncover the wonders with an expert guide who makes history come alive in an engaging manner. Shared group…
Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Raphael’s Rooms without the hassle of waiting in line!
Join a timeless Skip-the-Line tour of these iconic sites, with the option for First Access guided entry to St. Peter’s Basilica, when available.
Uncover the wonders with an expert guide who makes history come alive in an engaging manner. Shared group tours are limited to 20 participants and include headsets for clear audio.
Desire a more tailored experience? Opt for our Small Group tour (maximum 10 guests) or upgrade to First Access to be among the first visitors of the day. Prefer to wander on your own? Choose our escorted ticket-only option to bypass the lines and explore at your leisure.
Important:
Access to St. Peter’s Basilica is separate from the Vatican Museums and is only included in guided tour options where specifically mentioned.
Tours that include St. Peter’s Basilica are 3 hours long.
During the Jubilee Year, access to the Basilica may be more limited.
- Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
- Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected 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.
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
- St. Peter’s Basilica access is separate from the Vatican Museums and not always available. When offered, it is only included in guided tours where explicitly stated. To visit the Basilica, ensure your tour option includes it.
- Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Please include all names as they appear on your passports when booking. Tickets are non-transferable and if the names on your booking do not match your ID you may be denied access and will not be due a refund.
- Please bring official ID with you (or a photo/photocopy).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.