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Skip the line Vatican Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica

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Overview

Choose an extraordinary journey through time
Step into a world of artistic wonder with a 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums. With skip-the-line entry, bypass the queues and explore the Vatican’s vast collection with an expert guide.

Discover the Vatican’s hidden treasures
Admire Renaissance frescoes, ancient sculptures, and intricate tapestries. Walk through the breathtaking Gallery of Maps and uncover the secrets behind the Vatican’s masterpieces.

Be awestruck by Michelangelo’s genius
Enter the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes bring the ceiling to life. Witness The Creation of Adam and learn the hidden stories behind his work.

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This highly sought-after tour is limited in availability—book today and experience the Vatican like never before!

What's Included

  • Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Tours are monolingual in English to ensure the highest quality of service
  • 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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End point

00120
Vatican City

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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

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 and St Peter’s Basilica?

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-5049VIPVASAUFFI

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123 reviews

Average 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 122 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Tours are monolingual in English to ensure the highest quality of service
  • Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums Complex
  • Access to St Peter's Basilica
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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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 20 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

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).

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