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Skip-the-line Vatican Sistine Chapel & One Day Rome Bus Tour

New To The Site! Rome, Italy

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This carefully planned tour of the Vatican highlights ensures that you won’t miss any of the “must-see” masterpieces of art and architecture that make this such a unique place. Your guide will meet you at the entrance to the Museums and, with fast-track access, you’ll by-pass the queues and head inside. Before or after the tour you can board the city bus and enjoy Rome sights!

What's Included

  • Skip the line tickets
  • Sightseeing bus ticket
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Viale Vaticano
Roma RM, Italy

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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

On this fantastic half-day tour, you’ll get to see the treasures of the Vatican, accompanied by a top-rated, expert guide. You’ll benefit from fast-track access, enabling you to by-pass the long queues of tourists and immediately begin your tour. You’ll see Ancient Roman and Greek statues, Raphael’s Rooms, the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps, the Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter’s Basilica and Square to much more!
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The highlight of any tour of the Vatican is, of course, the famous Sistine Chapel, the most visited attraction in all of Italy. You’ll learn more about Michelangelo’s frescoes - The Last Judgment, the Creation of Adam and the Genesis - as well as some specifics of the Stories of Moses and Jesus painted by Botticelli, Perugino and other famous Renaissance masters. The Sistine Chapel is still used today, most notably for Conclave – the secretive papal election. You’ll hear some anecdotes and little-known secrets about this amazing place.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

The tour ends with a visit to the most significant Catholic Church in the world - Saint Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll view another of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, La Pietà, as well as hear more about the architecture and the rituals of the Basilica. You will also see the tombs of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square (Pass By)

Finally, you will enter Saint Peter’s Square to see Bernini’s famous statues and the chimney where the white smoke appears, to tell of a newly elected Pope. After a few final anecdotes your guide will bid you farewell and leave you to wander around this impressive square. A perfect end to a tour of the Vatican!
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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
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship/churches 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
  • Make sure to bring a valid ID for reduced tickets. Without valid ID, you will be asked to pay for a full price ticket in order to enter and the discounted ticket will not be refunded
  • The bus ticket is valid for 24 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: skip the line tickets.Sightseeing bus ticket.local guide. The following is NOT included: Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-111062P5


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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Skip the line tickets
  • Sightseeing bus ticket
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities

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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship/churches 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
  • Make sure to bring a valid ID for reduced tickets. Without valid ID, you will be asked to pay for a full price ticket in order to enter and the discounted ticket will not be refunded
  • The bus ticket is valid for 24 hours

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Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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