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Skip-the-Line: Early Entrance Vatican Tour

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Overview

Skip the line and beat the queues! Privileged access to the Vatican by beginning your tour half an hour before the museum doors officially open. The tour covers Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, with your highly professional tour guide. Enjoy the visit in the morning
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Due to the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, the passage from the Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica will not be always open. Only on selected days, groups may have the opportunity to access the Basilica via the privileged passage from the Sistine Chapel. If this access is available during your visit, rest assured that you will be guided through this passage, allowing you to skip the line and enjoy a seamless experience at the Basilica. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to making your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible!

What's Included

  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • Blue Badge guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off
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Meeting Location

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Viale Vaticano
00165 Roma RM, Italy

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What To Expect

Vatican Museums

You will be visiting the most important section of the Vatican Museums. The itinerary includes: Pio Clementino Museum, Vatican Museums' Galleries, Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Michelangelo's masterpiece will be at your fingertips. You will have all the time you need to admire every single frescoe created by the Reinaissance art master.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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
  • To apply Youth fares you need to provide a student ID card
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-the-Line: Early Entrance Vatican Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.62 out of 5 stars based on 58 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-the-Line: Early Entrance Vatican Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Blue Badge guide.
  • Professional guide.
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pickup.
  • Hotel drop-off.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Skip-the-Line: Early Entrance Vatican Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-Line: Early Entrance Vatican 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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What's Included

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  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • Blue Badge guide
  • Professional guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • To apply Youth fares you need to provide a student ID card
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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