(800) 814 COOL Questions? Call Us Now!

Skip the Line Tour: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

886 Reviews 4.00 out of 5 stars Based on 886 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy

Loading Options

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket

Overview

Enjoy a morning or afternoon of Vatican splendor on a 2-hours skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. Explore the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries and Giuseppe Momo’s spiral staircase, and admire iconic Michelangelo frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel.

What's Included

  • Hearphones
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Pick up and Drop off
See 3 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza della Città Leonina
00193 Roma RM, Italy

Show on Google Maps

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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Sistine Chapel

the Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace the official residence of the Pope, in Vatican city, regarded as Michelangelo's masterpiece the Sistine Chapel is one of the most important attraction in the world.
Read more

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

Vatican Museums are one of the most popular attractions in Rome, it was established by pope Julius II during the sixteenth century.
Read more

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

(6)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the Line Tour: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel?

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.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-2390GRET3

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.00
886 reviews

Average 4.00 out of 5 stars based on 886 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
321
4 stars
402
3 stars
62
2 stars
47
1 star
54

Loading Options

Similar Tours & Activities

Cripta Dei Cappuccini & The Treasures Of Rome Small groupTour

Cripta Dei Cappuccini & The Treasures Of Rome Small groupTour

New To The Site!
 3 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$205.13

Private Photo Tour and Workshop in Rome Dusk to Dawn

Private Photo Tour and Workshop in Rome Dusk to Dawn

 7 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$399.55

Walking Tour of Rome Famous Churches Strolling Through Sanctity

Walking Tour of Rome Famous Churches Strolling Through Sanctity

New To The Site!
 3 hours 15 minutes  Instant Confirmation
from
US$284.87

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Early Entry Vatican Museums: The Best of the Sistine Chapel
Likely to Sell Out

Early Entry Vatican Museums: The Best of the Sistine Chapel

 3 to 4 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$101.99

Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access
Likely to Sell Out

Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access

 2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$56.15

Pasta Class in Rome: Fettuccine Cooking Class near Piazza Navona
Likely to Sell Out

Pasta Class in Rome: Fettuccine Cooking Class near Piazza Navona

 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$51.34

Rome Walking Tour Including the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain

Rome Walking Tour Including the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain

 90 to 120 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$4.35

What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Hearphones
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Pick up and Drop off

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • "Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Report Product Issue

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

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.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

City Boat Tours wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through City Boat Tours over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.