SKIP THE LINE - Vatican and Sistine Chapel Semi-Private Tour
Overview
Priority access to Rome's most famous site and the heart of Christianity.
The Vatican, the smallest country in the world. There are a total of 11 museums and almost 7 kilometers of galleries, chapels, and rooms within the Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel.
Admire the works of some of the most celebrated artists in history; Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo, which hang from wall to wall and fill 2,000 rooms in the museum.
Our tour allows you to see the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in all its splendor.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Priority Access to the Vatican Museums
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to Saint Peter's Dome
- Visit to Saint Peter's Dome
Meeting Location
Piazza della Città Leonina
00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Your guide will escort you out of the Sistine Chapel, using a shortcut that will take you to St. Peter's Basilica without lines. Enjoy visiting the most beautiful Basilica in the world at your own pace.
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The Experience Include Tickets of the Monument.
- Wear comfortable shoes and welcome on board.
- Not wheelchair accessible. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for people with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- All customers will be asked to show a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID in order to access the monument.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Provide an active phone number during the booking process to be contacted regarding the last-minute change.
- Tour bookings have strict deadlines. To join the tour, you must be at the check-in meeting point at least 30 minutes before the tour departure time.
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay again for a new activity. According to the "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for men and women. You may risk being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Please note that capacity and safety regulations may delay the tour departure This may also affect the smooth running of the tour, especially during national holidays and events.
- Cancellations, changes or problems due to weather conditions, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administrative team. These issues will be examined by us and dealt with on an individual basis, but they are the responsibility of the monument.
- All visitors must go through the monument / attraction security check, please allow at least 20 minutes for security to clear.
- Exact schedules and bookings may vary, depending on the availability and decisions of the monument / attraction administration offices on the day of booking and may be subject to last minute changes. The departure time may differ up to 20 minutes from the selected time.
- For any inquiries or customer support, please contact our back-office at +39 349 173 7225
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Professional guide.
- Priority Access to the Vatican Museums.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- Tickets to Saint Peter's Dome.
- Visit to Saint Peter's Dome.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the SKIP THE LINE - Vatican and Sistine Chapel Semi-Private Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for SKIP THE LINE - Vatican and Sistine Chapel Semi-Private 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!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Professional guide
- Priority Access to the Vatican Museums
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to Saint Peter's Dome
- Visit to Saint Peter's Dome
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The Experience Include Tickets of the Monument.
- Wear comfortable shoes and welcome on board.
- Not wheelchair accessible. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for people with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- All customers will be asked to show a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID in order to access the monument.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Provide an active phone number during the booking process to be contacted regarding the last-minute change.
- Tour bookings have strict deadlines. To join the tour, you must be at the check-in meeting point at least 30 minutes before the tour departure time.
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay again for a new activity. According to the "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for men and women. You may risk being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Please note that capacity and safety regulations may delay the tour departure This may also affect the smooth running of the tour, especially during national holidays and events.
- Cancellations, changes or problems due to weather conditions, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administrative team. These issues will be examined by us and dealt with on an individual basis, but they are the responsibility of the monument.
- All visitors must go through the monument / attraction security check, please allow at least 20 minutes for security to clear.
- Exact schedules and bookings may vary, depending on the availability and decisions of the monument / attraction administration offices on the day of booking and may be subject to last minute changes. The departure time may differ up to 20 minutes from the selected time.
- For any inquiries or customer support, please contact our back-office at +39 349 173 7225
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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