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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Fast-Track Access

New To The Site! Rome, Italy

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Explore the iconic Vatican Museums and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel on this expertly guided tour. With fast-track access, skip the long entrance lines and delve into the rich history and artistry of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy insights from a knowledgeable guide as you wander through the Papal Galleries and admire Michelangelo's masterpieces. Choose from tours conducted in English, Spanish, German, Russian, or Portuguese, ensuring a personalized experience. Perfect for art lovers and history enthusiasts, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through one of the world's cultural treasures.

- Skip the lines with fast-track access to the Vatican Museums
- Guided tour available in five languages for diverse visitors
- Maximum group size of 20 for an intimate experience
- Tour duration of approximately 2.5 hours, including the Sistine Chapel

What's Included

  • No Line Access To Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • Expert and Professional Guided tour
  • Headsets provided exclusively to hear the guide better
  • No Private transport
  • Tips
  • Access to Basilica
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Germanico
00192 Roma RM, Italy

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What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Experience one of the world’s most renowned museums with your expert guide, marvel at masterpieces such as the Laocoön, and step inside the world’s smallest country
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel, located within the Vatican City, is one of the most celebrated artistic treasures in the world. Famous for Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling frescoes and his Last Judgment on the altar wall, it serves both as a place of worship and the site of the papal conclave, where new popes are elected. The chapel’s intricate artwork, vibrant colors, and profound biblical scenes make it an unparalleled masterpiece of Renaissance art.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Museo Pio Clementino

The Vatican Museums are made up of several smaller, distinct museums, each offering its own unique charm. One of the most remarkable is the Museo Pio Clementino, home to must-see treasures. In the Octagonal Courtyard, admire masterpieces like the Laocoön and the Apollo Belvedere. Step into the Round Room to find a massive marble bathtub watched over by a towering bronze Heracles. Don’t miss the Room of the Animals, filled with sculptures of various creatures, or the Gallery of the Candelabra, where exquisitely painted 3D ceilings will leave you spellbound.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna

Explore one of the Vatican’s many open-air courtyards, featuring a giant bronze pinecone sculpture that gives the space its name.
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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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Latecomers will not allow for admission or refunded
  • Bring necessary legal documents like passport and valid copy of ID to proof of age for children under 18 years
  • Visitots should be await for 20-30 minutes due to mandatory security checks by authorized body

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Fast-Track Access?

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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What's Included

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  • No Line Access To Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • Expert and Professional Guided tour
  • Headsets provided exclusively to hear the guide better
  • No Private transport
  • Tips
  • Access to Basilica

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • Please arrive at the meeting point, Via Germanico 36, before 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time
  • Latecomers will not allow for admission or refunded
  • Bring necessary legal documents like passport and valid copy of ID to proof of age for children under 18 years
  • Visitots should be await for 20-30 minutes due to mandatory security checks by authorized body
  • Men and Women should wear long pant and full sleeves to cover their arms and knees as a part of Vatican Dress Code
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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).

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