Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums Tour

Choose an extraordinary journey through time Step into a world of artistic wonder with a 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums. With skip-the-line entry, bypass the queues and explore the Vatican’s vast collection with an expert guide. Discover the Vatican’s hidden treasures Admire Renaissance frescoes, ancient sculptures, and intricate tapestries. Walk through the breathtaking Gallery of Maps and uncover the secrets behind the Vatican’s masterpieces. Be awestruck by Michelangelo’s genius Enter the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes bring the ceiling to life. Witness The Creation of Adam and learn the hidden stories behind his work. Secure your spot now This highly sought-after tour is limited in availability—book today and experience the Vatican like never before!

Being the burial place of St Peter Rome, the Vatican has always been considered a holy city – a second Jerusalem, but besides that its museum is a chest of countless masterpieces: the astonishing gallery of statues, the fascinating gallery of maps, the gallery of tapestries and the Raphaels rooms. During your visit to the Vatican Museums you will have the opportunity to learn about the great artists who helped embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world.

Than prepare yourselves for a Stendhal syndrome effect as you enter the Sistine Chapel and lift your head up to the the most-probably most-famous and most-admired ceiling in the world and immerse yourselves into the “last judgment”, the seemingly never-ending fresco magnificently adorned by Michelangelo’s life-like, potent figures of Adam, God and Saints, and try to spot the artist’s self portrait on St. Bartholomew! Here the conclaves of cardinals have come together periodically, throughout the centuries, to elect a new pope, and Pope John Paul II called it the “Holy Spirit’s place of action”.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums
• This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchair or with impaired mobility
• Due to exceptional religious events, St. Peter's Basilica might be closed without any notice
• Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets. For this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access
• Kindly take note: St. Peter's Basilica will not be accessible for visits on Wednesday. The tour will solely encompass the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
• Please note that the tour includes the guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
• 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
• Even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum •

• Tour in English
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  Duration: 3 hours: Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Entry Ticket to St. Peter's Basilica

• Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
• Guaranteed to skip the long lines
• Tours are monolingual in English to ensure the highest quality of service
• Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums Complex

• Access to St Peter's Basilica
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Starting in 2025, there will no longer be a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica, but entry will still be included in the ticket price

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Towns of Italy.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 142 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.