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Skip the line Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour + Optional Colosseum

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Ready to unlock the secrets of the Vatican? Join us for an unforgettable 3-hour guided tour through jaw-dropping halls, legendary art, and stories that shaped history. Skip the lines and dive into the Vatican Museums with your expert guide—exploring the Pinecone Courtyard, epic sculptures, and the stunning Galleries of Candelabra, Tapestries, and Maps. If the timing’s right, you might even catch the Raphael Rooms. Then comes the showstopper: the Sistine Chapel. Stand beneath Michelangelo’s masterpiece and feel the awe. With small groups and headsets (for 5+), you won’t miss a moment.
WANT TO LEVEL UP YOUR DAY IN ROME?
At checkout, be sure to select and purchase the “Rome Highlights” option to add a guided afternoon tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. It’s the ultimate Rome-in-a-day experience—iconic, seamless, and unforgettable from start to finish.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line admission to the Vatican Museums
  • ONLY IF ROME HIGHLIGHTS OPTION PURCHASED AT CHECKOUT: Entry to the Colosseum - Arena Floor excluded
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel
  • Access to St Peter's Basilica
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Viale Vaticano
00192 Roma RM, Italy

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

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00120
Vatican City

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Being the burial place of St Peter Rome, the Vatican has always been considered a holy city – a second Jerusalem, but besides that its museum is a chest of countless masterpieces: the astonishing gallery of statues, the fascinating gallery of maps, the gallery of tapestries and the Raphaels rooms. During your visit to the Vatican Museums you will have the opportunity to learn about the great artists who helped embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world.
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Than prepare yourselves for a Stendhal syndrome effect as you enter the Sistine Chapel and lift your head up to the the most-probably most-famous and most-admired ceiling in the world and immerse yourselves into the “last judgment”, the seemingly never-ending fresco magnificently adorned by Michelangelo’s life-like, potent figures of Adam, God and Saints, and try to spot the artist’s self portrait on St. Bartholomew! Here the conclaves of cardinals have come together periodically, throughout the centuries, to elect a new pope, and Pope John Paul II called it the “Holy Spirit’s place of action”.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fori Imperiali

ONLY IF ROME HIGHLIGHTS OPTION SELECTED AND PURCHASED AT CHECKOUT: After your morning visit to the Vatican, make your way to the SECOND MEETING POINT for the afternoon tour. Check-in takes place at 2:45 PM at the Towns of Italy Tourist Hub & Cooking School, Via Quattro Novembre 139, Rome. Tour departs at 3:00 PM. Continue your Roman journey with a guided walk through the city’s ancient wonders. Begin at Trajan’s Column, where your guide will introduce the history of the Imperial Fora. Then step into the Roman Forum, once the beating heart of Roman public life. Explore temples, arches, and ruins filled with stories of emperors and citizens. The experience ends on the Palatine Hill with a stop at the scenic Farnese Terrace, offering unforgettable views over the ancient cityscape—a perfect finale to your full Roman adventure.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

ONLY IF ROME HIGHLIGHTS OPTION SELECTED AND PURCHASED AT CHECKOUT: Your afternoon adventure continues with a guided visit to the iconic Colosseum. Step inside this monumental amphitheatre and discover the secrets of its epic past—from gladiatorial combat to grand public spectacles. Your expert guide will share fascinating stories and reveal details of the Colosseum’s impressive architecture and cultural significance. Take time to capture unforgettable photos of this powerful symbol of ancient Rome and imagine the roar of the crowd that once filled its stands. Entry to the Colosseum is included, though it does not include access to the Arena Floor.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Due to exceptional religious events, St. Peter's Basilica might be closed without any notice
  • Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets. For this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access
  • Kindly take note: St. Peter's Basilica will not be accessible for visits on Wednesday. The tour will solely encompass the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the line Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour + Optional Colosseum?

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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the line Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour + Optional Colosseum?
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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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Skip-the-line admission to the Vatican Museums.
  • ONLY IF ROME HIGHLIGHTS OPTION PURCHASED AT CHECKOUT: Entry to the Colosseum - Arena Floor excluded.
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel.
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups of 5+ participants).
  • ONLY IF ROME HIGHLIGHTS OPTION PURCHASED AT CHECKOUT: Guided afternoon tour of the Colosseum.
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums.
  • Professional, licensed English-speaking tour guide.
  • ONLY IF ROME HIGHLIGHTS OPTION PURCHASED AT CHECKOUT: Guided visit of the Roman Fora & Palatine Hill.
The following is NOT included:
  • Access to St Peter's Basilica.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Apr 2025
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?
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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?
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Accessibility information for the Skip the line Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour + Optional Colosseum is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip the line Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour + Optional Colosseum 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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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Skip-the-line admission to the Vatican Museums
  • ONLY IF ROME HIGHLIGHTS OPTION PURCHASED AT CHECKOUT: Entry to the Colosseum - Arena Floor excluded
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups of 5+ participants)
  • ONLY IF ROME HIGHLIGHTS OPTION PURCHASED AT CHECKOUT: Guided afternoon tour of the Colosseum
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums
  • Professional, licensed English-speaking tour guide
  • ONLY IF ROME HIGHLIGHTS OPTION PURCHASED AT CHECKOUT: Guided visit of the Roman Fora & Palatine Hill
  • Access to St Peter's Basilica
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums
  • This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchair or with impaired mobility
  • Due to exceptional religious events, St. Peter's Basilica might be closed without any notice
  • Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets. For this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access
  • Kindly take note: St. Peter's Basilica will not be accessible for visits on Wednesday. The tour will solely encompass the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • Please note that the tour includes the guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • 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
  • Even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum •
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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