Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access
Overview
Effortless and swift, our Skip-the-Line tours provide timed-entry access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Meet us near the entrance to redeem your tickets and get expert tips—or join your guide for an unforgettable journey through world-renowned art. For a more intimate visit, upgrade to our small group tour (max 10 guests) or enjoy First Access to be among the day's first visitors. Prefer a shorter visit? Choose our 1.5-hour First Access Express tour. Want direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica? Select a tour that includes it and skip the external security lines.
Important: St. Peter's Basilica is not included in all tour options. Please select a tour where it is clearly listed if you wish to visit it.
What's Included
- Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Direct Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option selected)
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Cortile della Pigna
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sphere within a Sphere (Pass By)
Museo Pio Clementino
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Gallery Of The Maps
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Stanze di Raffaello
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Square (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
- Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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.
- At least 4 people are required for the guided tour options to take place.
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
- Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Important: St. Peter's Basilica is not included in all tour options. If you wish to visit the Basilica as part of your experience, please ensure you select a tour where it is explicitly listed as included.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter’s Basilica Access?
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
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Activity code: C-6700P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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).
- Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Direct Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option selected).
- Food and drinks.
- Tips.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
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 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 Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access 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
- Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Direct Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option selected)
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
- Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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.
- At least 4 people are required for the guided tour options to take place.
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
- Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Important: St. Peter's Basilica is not included in all tour options. If you wish to visit the Basilica as part of your experience, please ensure you select a tour where it is explicitly listed as included.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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