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Basilica Access, Museum and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour

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Overview

A journey through centuries of art, culture, and history housed in one of the world’s most renowned museums. With this exclusive tour, you’ll uncover masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and countless other iconic artists who shaped the Renaissance and beyond.

Skip the long lines and gain priority access to wander through the stunning galleries, including the mesmerizing Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the iconic Raphael Rooms, each bursting with artistic brilliance. The highlight of your visit? Standing in awe beneath the breathtaking ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and Last Judgment come to life in vivid color and detail.
Led by a professional guide, you’ll uncover the fascinating stories, secrets, and symbolism behind the Vatican’s vast collection.
Don’t miss this chance to step into the heart of history and art. Book your Vatican Museums tour today for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums
  • Skip the line to saint peter basilica also
  • Tour of saint peter basilica
  • Tour of garden
  • Tickets for Dome
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Santamaura
00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

End of the tour travelers will finish the tour outside basilica

What To Expect

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel Built between 1473 and 1481 under Pope Sixtus IV, the chapel serves as the papal conclave’s site, where new popes are elected, as well as a place of worship.The chapel’s ceiling, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. The ceiling features over 300 figures depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis, including the world-renowned Creation of Adam, where God’s and Adam’s fingers nearly touch.Last Judgment fresco, painted on the altar wall between 1536 and 1541. This dramatic portrayal of the final judgment emphasizes human emotion and divine justice, further showcasing Michelangelo’s artistic genius.The Sistine Chapel also houses frescoes by other Renaissance masters, including Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, and Pietro Perugino, who contributed to the chapel’s vibrant wall decorations. These works celebrate the life of Moses&Christ, offering a visual narrative of biblical themes. Sistine Chapel remains a vital cultural&religious attraction to all
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

highlights:.Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)These rooms, once Pope Julius II’s private apartments, are adorned with Raphael’s stunning frescoes. The School of Athens, celebrating philosophy and human intellect, is a standout piece showcasing Raphael’s genius.3. Gallery of Maps (Galleria delle Carte Geografiche)4. Pio-Clementino Museum5. Pinacoteca (Picture Gallery)This gallery houses a collection of masterpieces by renowned artists, including Raphael’s Transfiguration, Caravaggio’s The Entombment of Christ, and Leonardo da Vinci’s St. Jerome in the Wilderness.6. The Borgia ApartmentsDecorated under the commission of Pope Alexander VI, these rooms feature vibrant frescoes by Bernardino Pinturicchio and his team, blending religious themes with Renaissance opulence.7. The Spiral StaircaseThe grand double-helix staircase designed by Giuseppe Momo is an architectural marvel, symbolizing the blend of art and innovation within the museum.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

After finishing the tour visitors will go straight inside saint Pete’s basilica through bac door from Sistine Chapel. So beside skipping the long line for museum all visitors also skip the bigger line of saint peter basilica.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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A: The following is included: All Fees and Taxes.Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums.Skip the line to saint peter basilica also.Skip the line tickets.Expert guide and Vatican authirised. The following is NOT included: Tour of saint peter basilica.Tour of garden.Tickets for Dome.Tour of dome. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour 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.

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The following is included:
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums.
  • Skip the line to saint peter basilica also.
  • Skip the line tickets.
  • Expert guide and Vatican authirised.
The following is NOT included:
  • Tour of saint peter basilica.
  • Tour of garden.
  • Tickets for Dome.
  • Tour of dome.
Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the Basilica Access, Museum and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Basilica Access, Museum and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums
  • Skip the line to saint peter basilica also
  • Skip the line tickets
  • Expert guide and Vatican authirised
  • Tour of saint peter basilica
  • Tour of garden
  • Tickets for Dome
  • Tour of dome

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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