Skip the Line Vatican Tour Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica
Overview
Maximize your Vatican experience on this fast-track guided tour covering the top three attractions: the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Meet your licensed guide and group near the entrance, then bypass the long lines with skip-the-line access.
Inside the Vatican Museums, marvel at world-renowned art collections, including the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms. Your guide will share fascinating stories and context behind the masterpieces.
Continue into the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s ceiling and The Last Judgment. Afterward, follow your guide through a special passage directly into St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll see the Pietà, the altar of St. Peter, and the largest dome in Christianity.
This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want a meaningful, in-depth introduction to the Vatican City.
What's Included
- Access to St. Peter’s Basilica (except on religious holidays)
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Guided tour with licensed Vatican expert
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
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
Our guide will leave you after the Sistine Chapel.
What To Expect
Vatican City
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vatican Museums
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Galleria dei Candelabri
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Gallery of Tapestries
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Gallery of Maps
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Museo Pio Clementino
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 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 poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-5555008P7
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