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Skip the Line Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel

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Overview

A visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel is an absolute must when in Rome. Join us at our easy to find the meeting point and enjoy quick access to an incredible art collection. Avoid the long line and go straight inside to discover extraordinary masterpieces in grand halls which were once the stomping grounds of Renaissance popes. Our expert guide will navigate your way through this mesmerizing collection with ease so you are sure not to get lost or miss out on the most important works while you make the most of every moment of your precious holiday time. With radios and headsets to clearly hear the guide, you don’t have to worry about missing out on any details. Take home memories of an extraordinary experience and forget about all the frustration of lining up and the crowds.

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  • Skip The Line Vatican Tour

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Via dei Gracchi
    00192 Roma RM, Italy

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

    End point

    00120
    Vatican City

    What To Expect

    Vatican Museums (Pass By)

    The Vatican Museums house the largest private art collection in the world. An astounding number of artworks are on display including precious antiquities, frescoes, tapestries, and historical maps …culminating with the most impressive work of all, the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo. With over 6 million visitors a year, it is also one of the most visited museums in the world. The line of visitors eager to get inside can stretch nearly a kilometre long, especially during peak season, with a waiting time from 90 to 120 minutes. Cut out all the frustration and stress with our skip-the-line tour and be taken right inside with an expert guide to lead the way through the vast collection. The tour ends with a privileged entrance with a passageway leading directly inside St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world.
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    Sistine Chapel

    Learn the secrets behind the Sistine Chapel and discover how Michelangelo not only included his own self-portrait in the frescos, but also that of one of his biggest critics.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    St. Peter's Basilica

    It is often called "the greatest church in Christendom". In Catholic tradition, St. Peter's Basilica is believed to be the burial place of Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. It is believed that Saint Peter was the first Bishop of Rome.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Bring a valid ID

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the Line Vatican Museum & 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). 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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    Activity code: C-74043P10


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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.
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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 Skip the Line Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel is as follows:

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip the Line Vatican Museum & 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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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Bring a valid ID
    • Bring a valid ID of your children to redeem children tickets
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