Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Exclusive Group Tour
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Vatican City, Italy
2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Exclusive Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel Guided Tour | Skip-the-Line
Take in the magnificence of the artworks held at the Vatican with an art historian guiding you through its history and significance.
On this tour, you'll discover the treasures hosted by one of the world's largest and most visited museums, admiring the significant representatives of the Italian art such as Leonardo, Perugino, Beato Angelico, Raffaello, and incredible masterpieces like the "Last Judgment" by Michelangelo. Art history tour of the splendid Vatican Museums See highlights of the sprawling collection with a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the artists and their patrons through live audio headset commentary; walk beneath the sacred ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and Beat the crowds with skip-the-line access.
What's Included
- Entrance Ticket
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Skip the Line Entrance
- Detailed Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel explanation from a licensed guide
- Food & Drinks
- Pick-up and Drop off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- St. Peter's Basilica visit
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Via Sebastiano Veniero
00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
00120
Vatican City
The tour will end at the exit of the Vatican Museum.
What To Expect
Vatican City
While entering the Museum. As a 50-hectare enclave of Rome, Vatican City is near the Tiber River on the north of the Janiculum Hill and extends over part of the Montes Vaticani. It was constructed on the burial site of Saint Peter the Apostle.
While walls enclose most of the territory occupied by Vatican City, the axis of the Basilica is open to the exterior. The spatial organisation of the ensemble includes long perspective views and a regular layout of buildings, squares and gardens.
Religious and civic monuments, including masterpieces of the Renaissance and Baroque art, make up the small site. Two of these buildings, charged with symbols of history, are particularly prominent. Vatican Palace, the papal residence since the return from Avignon, was improved, in terms of its defence features, by Pope Nicholas V. Saint Peter’s Basilica was constructed, on the site of the basilica built by Constantine, as a result of the initiative of Pope Julius II.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vatican Museums
Discover the treasures hosted by one of the largest and most-visited museums of the world enriched by a huge number of masterpieces collected through time. A spectacular big spiral staircase will introduce you to the impressive greatness of the Vatican Museum.
Admire the best of the ancient world visiting the Greek and Roman sculpture section. A collection of classical art masterpieces where admire the beauty of several sculpture groups, as for example the statue of Laocoön and His Sons that is one of the most famous ancient sculptures.
Visit the Maps Gallery, a complete exhibition of maps representing Italy as it was seen by cartographers in 1581.You will be guided through the history and secrets of the Catholic Church and you will hear about the rivalry between the Renaissance artists.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Gallery of Tapestries
Be astonished by the elegant Tapestry gallery, wallpapered by the finest tapestry worldwide, realized by Raphael's disciples.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Galleria dei Candelabri
Pass along the Chandelier Gallery, named by the several marble chandelier decorating this section.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Giardini Vaticani (Pass By)
Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Vatican Garden
and much more ...
Sistine Chapel
Admire the major representatives of Italian art such as Leonardo, Perugino, Beato Angelico, and many more
Towards the end of this tour, you will visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece: The Last Judgement.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Stanze di Raffaello
The four rooms known as the Stanze of Raphael formed part of the apartment situated on the second floor of the Pontifical Palace that was chosen by Julius II Della Rovere (pontiff from 1503 to 1513) as his own residence and used also by his successors. The pictorial decoration was executed by Raphael and his school between 1508 and 1524.
Hall of Constantine - Room of Heliodorus - Room of the Segnatura - Room of the Fire in the Borgo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. 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
- To get inside the monuments it is used group ticket and not individual one. It cannot be asked just the ticket entrance.
- The activity departure time can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons
- Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
- You must have a valid photo ID to enter the monuments (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security will prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Pets are not allowed
- Valid ID is mandatory
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Without notice the chapel can be closed for unforeseeable events. In this case, no type of refund can be requested.
- For any communication, the staff has no responsibility in case of wrong or inactive phone number. Any change (date and/or time) must be notified and confirmed to have insurance coverage
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Exclusive Group Tour?
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-20905P162
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Exclusive Group Tour?
A:Apr 2025
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.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Entrance Ticket.
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Skip the Line Entrance.
- Detailed Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel explanation from a licensed guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Food & Drinks.
- Pick-up and Drop off.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- St. Peter's Basilica visit.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Exclusive Group Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Exclusive Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Entrance Ticket
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Skip the Line Entrance
- Detailed Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel explanation from a licensed guide
- Food & Drinks
- Pick-up and Drop off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- St. Peter's Basilica visit
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. 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
- To get inside the monuments it is used group ticket and not individual one. It cannot be asked just the ticket entrance.
- The activity departure time can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons
- Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
- You must have a valid photo ID to enter the monuments (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security will prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Pets are not allowed
- Valid ID is mandatory
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- without notice the chapel can be closed for unforeseeable events. In this case, no type of refund can be requested.
- For any communication, the staff has no responsibility in case of wrong or inactive phone number. Any change (date and/or time) must be notified and confirmed to have insurance coverage
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
