Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Guided Tour
Overview
Skip the line, avoid the long queues and explore the Vatican's exceptional collections and the magnificent Sistine Chapel with an expert guide in an intimate group. This extensive and exclusive tour is designed for those eager to experience everything the Vatican has to offer.
The Vatican Museums are home to an expansive array of art, featuring stunning sculptures, frescoes, and architectural masterpieces that together form an unparalleled collection found nowhere else in the world.
Admire the incredible sculptures, tapestries, paintings, and architectural works of Renaissance masters such as Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, Botticelli, D’Antonio, Rosselli, Signorelli, Della Gatta, Ghirlandaio, Raphael, and of course Michelangelo.
-TOURS WITH ST.PETERS BASILICA LAST APPROXIMATELY 2.5 HOURS
-IF ST.PETER'S BASILICA IS CLOSED ON THE DAY OF YOUR VISIT THERE WILL BE AN EXTENDED TOUR OF THE VATICAN MUSEUMS
-TOURS NOT INCLUDING ST.PETERS BASILICA LAST APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS
What's Included
- St. Peter's Basilica if open on the day of your tour (if option selected)
- Skip The Line Priority Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets
- Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide
- Location Pick Up & Drop Off
- Scavi / Necropolis
- St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with no warning
Meeting Location
Via Germanico
00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
00120
Vatican City
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid student photo ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
- Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter the Sistine Chapel.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Please be aware that large oversized bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.
- It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do in this case.
- St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures for religous events, and the Papal audience on some Wednesday and Saturday mornings. In the event that it is closed if you have selected the option to visit St. Peter's Basilica you will have an extended tour of the Vatican museums. The Basilica is free to enter and we do not have any control in the event of these closures it is not possible to provide a refund under these circumstances.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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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).
- St. Peter's Basilica if open on the day of your tour (if option selected).
- Skip The Line Priority Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets.
- Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide.
- Location Pick Up & Drop Off.
- Scavi / Necropolis.
- St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with no warning.
The minimum age to participate is 6. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.
- 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, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Guided 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
- St. Peter's Basilica if open on the day of your tour (if option selected)
- Skip The Line Priority Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets
- Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide
- Location Pick Up & Drop Off
- Scavi / Necropolis
- St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with no warning
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid student photo ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
- Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter the Sistine Chapel.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Please be aware that large oversized bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.
- It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do in this case.
- St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures for religous events, and the Papal audience on some Wednesday and Saturday mornings. In the event that it is closed if you have selected the option to visit St. Peter's Basilica you will have an extended tour of the Vatican museums. The Basilica is free to enter and we do not have any control in the event of these closures it is not possible to provide a refund under these circumstances.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
