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Skip The Line “vatican Museums And Sistine Chapel” Tour.
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Overview
Skip the line and get priority access to Rome's most famous site and the heart of Christianity. The Vatican, the smallest country in the world. There are a total of 11 museums and nearly 7 kilometers of galleries, chapels and rooms within the Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Admire the works of some of the most celebrated artists in history; Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio and Michelangelo, which hang from wall to wall and fill 2,000 rooms in the museum. Our skip-the-line tour between the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel allows you to see the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel in all its glory.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Priority access to the Vatican Museums
- Headphones to hear the guide clearly
- Access to the Sistine Chapel
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The experience includes monument tickets
- Avoid carrying large purses, purses or backpacks
- Not wheelchair accessible. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for people with walking disabilities or in a wheelchair
- All customers will be asked to show a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID to access the monument
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Animals are not allowed inside the museum
- On Wednesday, due to the weekly papal audience and during the religious ceremony, there is a possibility that St. Peter's Basilica will not be available during which access to St. Peter's Basilica will be closed
- Provide an active phone number during the booking process to be contacted regarding the last minute change
- Tour bookings have strict deadlines. To join the tour, you must be at the check-in meeting point at least 30 minutes before the tour departure time
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay again for a new activity. According to the "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Please note that capacity and safety regulations may delay the tour departure This may also affect the smooth running of the tour, especially during national holidays and events
- Cancellations, changes or problems due to weather conditions, safety and events organized by the monument are beyond our control and are decided directly by their administrative team. These issues will be examined and treated by us on an individual basis, but they are the responsibility of the monument
- All visitors must pass through the security check of the monument / attraction, please allow at least 20 minutes for customs clearance
- Exact times and bookings may vary, depending on the availability and decisions of the monument / attraction administration offices on the day of booking and may be subject to last minute changes. The departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from the selected time
- We cannot be held responsible in the event of the sudden closure of St. Peter's Basilica or any other venue within the Vatican Museums without notice, as this is a decision of the Vatican Administration itself and we have no control over it.
- Travelers must be in good physical shape
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews for Skip The Line “vatican Museums And Sistine Chapel” Tour.
Amazing experience
Gabriella_T
We had the best time. Our tour guide was so funny and knowledgeable. She explained with great detail everything about the Sistine chapel before we’re entered. So it was very nice to know the story as we were looking at it and what to look for.
Barbara is the best!
Marina_H
Our guide Barbara was absolutely fantastic! She was so knowledgeable and so passionate about the history of the Vatican and the art inside. She was easy to follow, and always made sure we knew what art we were looking at. She explained in great depth the art in the Sistine chapel as well as the backstory and history of the artists. If you’re interested in history and the bigger picture of what you’re seeing, Barbara is the guide for you! Very very worth it to skip the lines too. Without this tour we would have been waiting 7+ hours to get in. It was a stunning and memorable tour!
Terrible
MArk_V
We spent 30 minutes in front of a poster in the courtyard while the guide droned on and on. What a waste of time. Such a waste when we could have spent more time walking through the museums. It was almost comical. I will never do this tour again and will discourage anyone from taking it.
Devastating
Tiffany_W
My family and I travelled all the way from Atlanta, Georgia, USA for Holy Week and a tour of the Vatican the day before Easter. We arrived at the meeting point at the advised time by Viator only to be told aviator gave us the wrong time. The tour had already started and there were no more tours before our trip ended. We were and are devastated. We spent thousands of dollars and time off to come experience this. We have the email and showed the tour operator who advised they never do yours at 3 pm which was the purchased tour time by Viator. I will never use Viator again and will continue to encourage all of my colleagues and friends to never use them so they don’t ever have to go through such a disappointment. Horrible experience.
Skip the line mandatory for Vatican Museum
BTetal
Definitely do this...the line to buy tickets, even in February, was enormous. A bit of a curve ball is that you can't pick up your tickets until 15 before your assigned time. However, the office is maybe 4 minutes from the entrance. The museum itself is always crowded but spectacular. An obvious must.
