Skip the Line "Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel" Tour.
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Rome, Italy
2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Skip the line and get 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 nearly 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 skip-the-line tour between the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel allows you to see the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel in all its glory.
What's Included
- Priority access to the Vatican Museums
- Access to the Sistine Chapel
- Headphones to hear the guide clearly
- Professional guide
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and beverages
- Tickets for the Dome of San Pietro
- Visit to the Dome of San Pietro
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Piazza della Città Leonina
00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
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
The Vatican Museums are Christian and art museums located within the city limits of the Vatican City. They exhibit works from the immense collection accumulated by the popes over the centuries, including some of the most famous Roman sculptures and the most important Renaissance art masterpieces in the world.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is one of the most famous works of the High Renaissance. In the center of the ceiling decoration are nine scenes from the Book of Genesis of which The Creation of Adam is the best known, the hands of God and Adam are reproduced in countless imitations. The complex project includes several series of single figures, both clothed and nude, which allowed Michelangelo to fully demonstrate his ability to create a huge variety of poses for the human figure and has since provided an extremely influential modeling model for other artists.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Square
St. Peter's Basilica is one of the largest structures in the world and the largest of the papal basilicas. This basilica, considered an architectural work of great importance due to the vastness of its facade and the quality of its work, attracts visitors from all over the world every year who come to see the greatest sculptures of the time and enjoy a work that it took centuries to complete.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The experience includes monument tickets
- Avoid carrying large purses, purses or backpacks
- Not wheelchair accessible. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for people with walking disabilities or in a wheelchair
- All customers will be asked to show a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID to access the monument
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Animals are not allowed inside the museum
- On Wednesday, due to the weekly papal audience and during the religious ceremony, there is a possibility that St. Peter's Basilica will not be available during which access to St. Peter's Basilica will be closed
- 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 both 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, safety and events organized by the monument are beyond our control and are decided directly by their administrative team. These issues will be examined and treated by us on an individual basis, but they are the responsibility of the monument
- All visitors must pass through the security check of the monument / attraction, please allow at least 20 minutes for customs clearance
- Exact times 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 can differ up to 20 minutes from the selected time
- We cannot be held responsible in the event of the sudden closure of St. Peter's Basilica or any other venue within the Vatican Museums without notice, as this is a decision of the Vatican Administration itself and we have no control over it.
- Travelers must be in good physical shape
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the Line “Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel” Tour.?
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-129027P2
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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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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the Line “Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel” Tour.?
A:Apr 2025
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).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Priority access to the Vatican Museums.
- Access to the Sistine Chapel.
- Headphones to hear the guide clearly.
- Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Tips.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and beverages.
- Tickets for the Dome of San Pietro.
- Visit to the Dome of San Pietro.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
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 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
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?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Skip the Line "Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel" Tour. is as follows:
- 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
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip the Line "Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel" 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
- Priority access to the Vatican Museums
- Access to the Sistine Chapel
- Headphones to hear the guide clearly
- Professional guide
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and beverages
- Tickets for the Dome of San Pietro
- Visit to the Dome of San Pietro
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The experience includes monument tickets
- Avoid carrying large purses, purses or backpacks
- Not wheelchair accessible. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for people with walking disabilities or in a wheelchair
- All customers will be asked to show a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID to access the monument
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Animals are not allowed inside the museum
- On Wednesday, due to the weekly papal audience and during the religious ceremony, there is a possibility that St. Peter's Basilica will not be available during which access to St. Peter's Basilica will be closed
- 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 both 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, safety and events organized by the monument are beyond our control and are decided directly by their administrative team. These issues will be examined and treated by us on an individual basis, but they are the responsibility of the monument
- All visitors must pass through the security check of the monument / attraction, please allow at least 20 minutes for customs clearance
- Exact times 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 can differ up to 20 minutes from the selected time
- We cannot be held responsible in the event of the sudden closure of St. Peter's Basilica or any other venue within the Vatican Museums without notice, as this is a decision of the Vatican Administration itself and we have no control over it.
- Travelers must be in good physical shape
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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