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Skip the Line Tour: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

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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
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Meeting Location

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Piazza della Città Leonina
00193 Roma RM, Italy

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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.
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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.
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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

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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.

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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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the Line Tour: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel?
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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:
  • Hearphones.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
  • Pick up and 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..

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 Tour: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip the Line Tour: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel 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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  • Hearphones
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Pick up and Drop off

Additional Info

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  • 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

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • 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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