Walking Tour of the Vatican City with Skip-the-line Tickets & Sistine Chapel

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3 hours (approx.)

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Overview

This is a sublime half-day visit to see the fortunes of the Vatican in the company of a first class and educated guide.

With skip-the-line get to you by-pass the holding up lines of voyagers and head straightforwardly inside to see Ancient Roman and Greek statues, Raphael's Rooms, the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps, the Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square to give some examples.

What's Included

Guaranteed to skip the long lines
All activities
Professional guide
Professional art historian guide
Local guide

Gratuities
Private Transportation

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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.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

This is a standout amongst the most exhaustive voyages through the Vatican features and we guarantee you won't miss any of the "must-see" treasures that make this such an extraordinary place. You meet with your guide at the passageway to the Museums and with favored access by-pass the lines and head inside. You can leave your things in the cloakroom and take a solace break before beginning the visit.The visit starts in the rooms that hold old Roman and Greek works of art in the city of Rome. When the Popes ruled Central Italy the Vatican had the rights to all finds. Next on the schedule is a visit to the Room of Animals and the Gallery of Candelabra where you stroll over uncommon Roman mosaics and encounter the wonderful statues of Diana of Ephesus, the Muses and numerous Greek rationalists. The last were the private flats of Pope Julius II and were painted by Raphael and his disciples.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Your guide will reveal to all of you about Michelangelo's frescoes, The Last Judgment, the Creation of Adam and the Genesis and additionally subtle elements of the Stories of Moses and Jesus painted by Botticelli, Perugino and different acclaimed Renaissance masters. Still being used today, the Sistine Chapel is the place the gathering happens to choose another Pope. Listen to accounts and some well-kept privileged insights about this stunning place.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

It is then time for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the numerous side chapels with their hidden crypts. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will explain why this is the only work that he signed. You will gain an appreciation of the mastery that went into the creation of Bernini’s altarpiece and learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his contemporaries for the honour to paint St. Peter’s magnificent dome.There is still more to see though below ground level. You guide will lead you below ground to the papal crypt where, over the centuries, many of the Popes have been interred. This special place is a site of pilgrimage for many Catholics.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

Your guide will at that point take you to Saint Peter's Square to see Bernini's celebrated statues and the overhang where you see the white smoke that recounts a recently chosen Pope.A last couple of inquisitive certainties and tales and your guide will abandon you to go for a walk around this heavenly square.An ideal end to a voyage through the Vatican!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available
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
READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the Jubilee the Basilica might not be accessible as part of the tour. Unfortunately, we know that very last minute. In any case, you can go there after the tour, queuing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Walking Tour of the Vatican City with Skip-the-line Tickets & Sistine Chapel?

A: 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. Read more Apr 2025