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A hand holding a card with 'NUESTI VATICANI' and a sign with 'MVSEI VATICANI' and an arrow pointing to the right. 1
A crowded interior with frescoes on the ceiling and marble floors. 3
A detailed fresco mural on a ceiling, depicting various mythological scenes and figures. 4
A group of people standing in a grand hall with a detailed circular mosaic floor. 5

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour + St. Peter with Skip the Line

By EcoArt Travel
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €54 and current price is €51 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets for fastest entry
  • Departure times throughout the day to choose from
  • The Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms & all of the highlights
  • Discover the heart of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Get insight and tips from a knowledgeable ticket host

Activity location

  • Vatican Museums
    • 00120, Vatican City, Vatican City

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Steps at the corner of Via Tunisi and Via Sebastiano Veniero
    • 4 Via Tunisi
    • 00192, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Skip-the-Line Hosted Ticket with Audioguide (no live guide)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h

  • Skip the Line to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

  • Audioguide app included

  • Does not include access to St. Peter's Basilica

  • Receive insight and tips from a host before exploring on your own

  • Does not include a guided tour

Price details
€54.00
€51.30 x 1 Adult€51.30
Total
The previous price was €54.00 and current price is €51.30
5% off

Small Group Guided Tour (No Basilica)

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Rooms
  • Small Group Guided Tour with max 20 people or less
  • Professional & passionate tour guide
  • Personal Headsets
  • Skip-the-line tickets included
  • St. Peter's Basilica NOT included
Language options: English
Price details
€83.00
€78.85 x 1 Adult€78.85
Total
The previous price was €83.00 and current price is €78.85
5% off

Semi-Private Guided Tour (No Basilica)

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Rooms
  • Semi-Private Guided Tour with max 10 people or less
  • More intimate experience with a professional & passionate guide
  • Personal Headsets
  • Skip-the-line tickets included
  • St. Peter's Basilica NOT included
Language options: English
Price details
€94.00
€89.30 x 1 Adult€89.30
Total
The previous price was €94.00 and current price is €89.30
5% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Skip the Line Access to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (except when Basilica Only option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Admission fee
  • Inclusions
    Ticket host to check you in, escort you inside and provide basic assistance
  • Inclusions
    If option is selected, Guided tour in groups of 20 people or less or 10 people or less
  • Inclusions
    Direct Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option selected)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Children 6 and younger are complimentary and require proof of age.
    • Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
    • Important: St. Peter's Basilica is not included in all tour options. If you wish to visit the Basilica as part of your experience, please ensure you select a tour where it is explicitly listed as included.
    • At least 4 people are required for the guided tour option to take place.
    • This activity is not wheelchair accessible. (Guided tour option only)
    • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
    • Important: The ‘Basilica Only’ option it does NOT include access to the Vatican Museums.
    • Guests with a certified disability of over 75/100 are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
    • Please include all names as they appear on your passports when booking. Tickets are non-transferable and if the names on your booking do not match your ID you may be denied access and will not be due a refund. Any name changes must be communicated at least 72 hours in advance
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Skip the line at the Vatican Museums,Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Rooms on this expert-guided tour of Rome's most iconic sacred art destination. Choose a small group option capped at just 10 travellers for a more exclusive, personalised experience!

    Meet your licensed guide close to the Vatican Museums entrance and enjoy seamless skip-the-line access, no waiting in Rome's famously longest queues. A wireless headset is provided so you can hear every detail of your guide's commentary clearly as you move through one of the world's greatest art collections.

    Discover Raphael's Rooms, the celebrated masterpiece cycle painted by Raphael at the very same time Michelangelo was creating the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Marvel at the School of Athens, one of the most recognised frescoes of the Italian Renaissance, and explore the full cycle of rooms commissioned by Pope Julius II. Finally, stand beneath Michelangelo's legendary frescoes in the Sistine Chapel itself, including the iconic Last Judgement and Creation of Adam, one of the most awe-inspiring artistic achievements in human history. Your expert guide will reveal the hidden symbolism and fascinating stories behind each masterpiece.

    Step into the breathtaking Pinecone Courtyard and Belvedere Courtyard, then continue through a stunning succession of galleries: the Room of the Muses, the Round Room, the Greek Cross Room, the Candelabra Gallery, the Gallery of the Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps, with a sweeping panoramic view of the Vatican Gardens below. Admire world-class ancient sculptures including the Laocoön and His Sons and the Apollo Belvedere, two of the most celebrated works in the entire Vatican collection.

    If you want to extend your Vatican visit, select an upgrade option that includes direct skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica straight from the Vatican Museums.
    Step inside one of the largest churches in the world and admire Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's monumental baldachin, and the breathtaking Dome.
    Please note: Basilica entry is not included in all tour options and is self-guided. Make sure to choose the tour variant that explicitly states Basilica access if you wish to visit.

    Leave Rome with a deeper understanding of Renaissance art, papal history, and the timeless genius of Michelangelo and Raphael.

Location

Activity location

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    Vatican Museums
    • 00120, Vatican City, Vatican City

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Steps at the corner of Via Tunisi and Via Sebastiano Veniero
    • 4 Via Tunisi
    • 00192, Roma, Lazio, Vatican City
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    In front of Al San Michele Bar Caffetteria (If you have booked the Basilica Only Option)
    • Borgo Santo Spirito 17
    • 00193, Rome, Vatican City