Skip the Line Tour: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums
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Description

Summary

Starts
Piazza della Città Leonina, 8
Duration
3 Hrs.
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Step into the heart of Vatican City and discover its artistic treasures on a skip-the-line guided tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. This immersive experience lets you bypass the notoriously long entry lines, saving valuable time for exploring world-famous masterpieces.

With a professional guide leading the way, you’ll marvel at the intricate details of the Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries. Admire Giuseppe Momo’s iconic spiral staircase and listen to fascinating stories about the Vatican’s rich history and artistic heritage using provided headphones for clear commentary.

The highlight of your visit is the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll stand beneath Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, including the iconic Last Judgment. Your guide will share insights into the significance of these works and the chapel’s role within the Apostolic Palace, the Pope’s official residence.

Your tour concludes at St. Peter’s Basilica, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and one of the world’s most important pilgrimage sites. If the basilica is closed, you’ll enjoy extra time exploring more of the Vatican Museums’ extraordinary collections.

Meet your group at Piazza Città Leonina, 8, just outside the Vatican area. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early, dress appropriately to meet the Vatican’s strict dress code, and expect a brief security screening. Secure your spot now and experience the Vatican’s wonders without the wait!

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Included

Professional guide
Hearphones

Destinations

Aerial panoramic cityscape of Rome, Italy, Europe. Roma is the capital of Italy. Cityscape of Rome in summer. Rome roofs view with ancient architecture in Italy. Rome
Vatican City

Map

Attractions

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Options

afternoon tour in English 2024
Morning Tour in English
Please note: This is a Multilingual Tour

Good to know

Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security.
A dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums and knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements
"Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
Do you cater to wheelchair users? Do you or the Vatican provide wheelchairs? This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible. For your information, Vatican Museums provide wheelchairs free of charge in the main lobby. You can easily pick one up after entrance, before starting your own independent visit. If you are looking for a guided tour with wheelchair access, we recommend booking our private tours so a guide can lead you through the alternate routes.
This tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties
Please note: If St Peter's Basilica cannot be visited because it is closed, you will spend more time in the Vatican Museums
By pre-booking this tour it enables you to skip the long lines (which can take up to two hours) to enter the Vatican Museums.
Public transportation options are available nearby

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