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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Skip The Line & Basilica Tour
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Description
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour with an expert friendly guide in a small group.
Take advantage of your skip-the-line tickets and maximize your time inside this magnificent Vatican Museums. Your guide will lead you through the amazing galleries housing one of the most important art collections of the world. Art and history will be brought back to life and you will learn many stories & anecdotes through the headsets so you do not miss any words of the hidden artworks.
During your tour you will discover the Galleries of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra and the masterpiece of Michelangelo: The Sistine Chapel. At the end of your tour, enter the Basilica with our skip the line access (if option selected).
You will learn about the Renaissance painters: Michelangelo & Raphael and their rivalry throughout their lives.
Note: we do not give access to the Basilica on tours after 2:30 PM, on Wednesdays, and on closing days set by the Vatican.
What's Included
- Headsets (more than 6 participants)
- Professional guide for 2.5 hours (IF OPTION SELECTED)
- Skip the line entry - Sistine Chapel
- Skip the line-Basilica ENTRY ONLY(no Wednesdays, not in the afternoon, no for option TICKET ONLY)
- Skip the line Entry - Vatican Museums (you might still find a little line for the security checks)
Additional Info
- 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
- 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
- A current valid passport or ID document is mandatory on the day of the tour
- Please show up 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in.
- Please note that due to security or ticket availability situations, there might be a slight change in scheduling and when this happens you will be notified.
- Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
- PLEASE NOTE: We are not responsable if St Peter's Basilica is closed for religious functions or for the decision of the Pope.
- Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that not refund it will be given in case of not attending the tour or if you arrive late for the tour. Please note that in the afternoon the door connecting the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed and you are aware that by purchasing this tour you will not have the skip the line passage for St. Peter’s Basilica. You can go to the Basilica on your own entering from the main square.
- Please note that during Easter and Christmas time the fast access to the Basilica can't be guaranteed because St. Peter's may be closed due to religious functions
- Meeting time is subject to change you can receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please notify your correct phone number and country code.
- Please note that the fast access to the Basilica is not included in the tours that take place in the afternoon after 2:30 pm and in the ones taking place on Wednesdays
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews for Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Skip The Line & Basilica Tour
GREAT TOUR Company and Guide
Alexis_S
Great tour! Our tour guide was very well informed and was really great about providing us plenty of information regarding the Vatican.
The only complaint we had, had NOTHING to do with the tour but everything to do with the other tourists. The Vatican is a special place for Catholics and holds a lot of meaning - individuals who are not Catholic definitely are NOT respectful of the sanctuaries. We went into the Sistine Chapel and there were SO MANY individuals talking. For those who don’t know, you’re not allowed to speak in the Sistine Chapel, people were very disrespectful. I definitely was also shocked with how lenient the guards were regarding attire and you had young women wearing very provocative clothing. Overall I don’t think I’d visit the Vatican again anytime soon. Also, for those traveling before 12/22/2024-12/25/2025, please remember Rome is preparing for the Jubilee which happens every 25 years. A lot of things are closed, covered, roped off for purposes of restoration and preparing it for the Jubilee. Make sure you do your research before planning your trip to Rome in the next year as there is an expectation of millions of more tour its coming to Rome for the Jubilee.
Way too rushed
Karen_W
The tour was great & informative but the speed of the walking was terrible. Way too rushed and the guide was nice but he said he can’t slow down due to he’s on a schedule. Really not good for people who have walking problems
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Katherine_C
Knowledgeable tour guide! Sweet and attentive! Skipping the lines was so helpful!
Alessandra was personable and made sure everyone was taken care of. Thank you!
A wise use of time and money!
kennethgT9840PU
We enjoyed and benefitted from our fun and knowledgeable tour guide (who is pictured in an October 11, review). We could not have been happier with how she used our time and the information that was shared. It was so nice not to wait in line as our time in Rome was limited.
Fantastic but hectic
chriswood72
Booked the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica skip the line tour through GetYourGuide for £171.66 for two people.
We met our group at one of GetYourGuide's local offices situated near a few cafes and therefore took the opportunity to have a cappuccino whilst waiting for our tour to begin.
It was then only a short ten minute walk to the entrance for tour groups and took another ten minutes to make our way through security.
Our guide was knowledgeable and welcomed any questions during the tour.
The only negative I could comment on would be that we felt a little rushed through the tour trying to keep up with our guide and on a few occasions lost him in the crowd. There was also a lady that had trouble walking and kept getting left behind, the tour guide nor any of the group seem to notice this and I had to keep going back to assist her.
As you can imagine it was extremely busy and humid due to the amount of visitors found it difficult to see all the artwork/sculptures whilst avoiding bumping into anyone.
The Sistine chapel was wonderful and although you are not permitted to take photographs or talk within the chapel this did not seem to deter anyone.
The line outside the Vatican was huge and all attempting to keep cool in the heat of the day and therefore glad we opted for the skip the line ticket.
I would recommend the tour but very hectic, pricey and a lot more organised than the Colosseum tour we also booked through GetYourGuide (see review).
Page last updated on October 30, 2024
