Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St.Peter's Dome, Skip the Line Access Tour

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Don’t waste your valuable time waiting on lines to see the Vatican. Your guide will meet you outside the Vatican Museums and will escort you straight to the luxurious exhibitions. You’ll see the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. The Vatican Museum’s highlights include the stunning works of Raphael and Michelangelo that were collected by various Popes throughout the centuries.

What's Included

skip the line ticket
private guide
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the Vatican Museums entrance. Below the white gate topped by the statues of Michelangelo and Raphael. Your tour guide will hold a sign with your name.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    Your guide will meet you outside the Vatican Museums and will escort you straight to the luxurious exhibitions.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    You’ll see the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. The Vatican Museum’s highlights include the stunning works of Raphael and Michelangelo that were collected by various Popes throughout the centuries.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sistine Chapel

    The next stop is the glorious Sistine Chapel where you’ll behold Michelangelo's famous frescoes "The Last Judgment," and "The Creation of Adam."

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The tour continues to inside the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica for a special up-close perspective. A lift will take you to the main level inside the vault, which offers a fantastic view of the breathtaking mosaics and elaborate decor. This view provides a true perspective on the artisans’ efforts and techniques used for such intricate work. Then, climb the 281 steps to the highest point of the Dome. At the top, your guide will identify notable points of interest in Rome, from one of the best views of the entire city.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    St. Peter's Basilica

    Back at ground level, explore St. Peter’s Basilica, and be sure to visit Michelangelo's Pietà, the only piece of work the famous sculptor ever signed. Learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his peers for the distinct honor to paint St. Peter’s heavenly arch. You’ll also enter the underground ecclesiastical tomb, where many Popes have been buried throughout the centures. You’ll also discover various houses of prayer, and shrouded graves.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    St. Peter's Square

    The tour will end at St. Peter's Square.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tours

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Half-day Tours
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