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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Fast Entry (Guide Optional)

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Skip the long queues with this Fast Track Ticket to the Vatican, designed to offer you a smooth and memorable experience. This option allows you to access the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel without the usual wait, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Immerse yourself in centuries of history and artistic brilliance, including iconic works such as Michelangelo’s ceiling and masterpieces by legendary Renaissance artists. Thanks to priority access, you will enjoy more time inside to discover the Vatican’s treasures in a relaxed and stress-free way. It’s the perfect choice for anyone looking to fully experience the wonder of the Vatican.

You can decide to explore on your own or upgrade to the English Guided Option for deeper insights during your visit!

What's Included

  • Priority access to Sistine Chapel
  • Host at the meeting point
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica NOT included
  • Access to the Dome of Saint Peter NOT included
  • The Gardens of the Vatican Museum NOT included
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Sistine Chapel
Viale Vaticano, Vatican City 00165, Italy

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What To Expect

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel, located within the Vatican Museums, is one of the world's most renowned artistic masterpieces. Famous for its extraordinary ceiling painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, the Chapel features biblical scenes, including the Creation of Adam, one of the most iconic paintings in art history. In addition to the ceiling, the walls of the Sistine Chapel are adorned with frescoes by great Renaissance artists such as Botticelli, Perugino, and Ghirlandaio. Another masterpiece by Michelangelo, The Last Judgment, dominates the altar wall, depicting the second coming of Christ and the final judgment of souls. The Sistine Chapel is not only an artistic marvel but also a place of great religious significance, used for the conclave, the election of the Pope. Visiting the Sistine Chapel offers an unforgettable experience of immersion in the grandeur and spirituality of Renaissance art.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums, one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions, offer a vast collection of art and historical treasures. Highlights include the Raphael Rooms, with frescoes by Raphael, and the Gallery of Maps, featuring detailed Italian cartography. The Pio-Clementine Museum displays iconic sculptures like the Laocoön Group, while the Vatican Pinacoteca showcases masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio. The Ethnological Museum presents fascinating global artifacts. The crowning gem is the Sistine Chapel, famous for Michelangelo's awe-inspiring ceiling and The Last Judgment fresco. Visiting the Vatican Museums provides an enriching experience of art and history.
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2 hours 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Fast Entry (Guide Optional)?

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

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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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Fast Entry (Guide Optional)?
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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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Priority access to Sistine Chapel.
  • Host at the meeting point.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Priority access to the Vatican Museum.
The following is NOT included:
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica NOT included.
  • Access to the Dome of Saint Peter NOT included.
  • The Gardens of the Vatican Museum NOT included.
  • Audio-guide NOT included.
  • Guided Tour NOT included (unless Option Selected).
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Fast Entry (Guide Optional) 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!

 

 

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  • Priority access to Sistine Chapel
  • Host at the meeting point
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Priority access to the Vatican Museum
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica NOT included
  • Access to the Dome of Saint Peter NOT included
  • The Gardens of the Vatican Museum NOT included
  • Audio-guide NOT included
  • Guided Tour NOT included (unless Option Selected)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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