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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
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Piazza della Città Leonina, in front of the Bar Leonina. Meeting time MANDATORY 30 minutes before the tour departure time.
Your guide will escort you out of the Sistine Chapel, using a shortcut that will take you to St. Peter's Basilica without lines. Enjoy visiting the most beautiful Basilica in the world at your own pace.
Itinerary
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1Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums are Christian and art museums located within the city limits of the Vatican City. They exhibit works from the immense collection accumulated by the popes over the centuries, including some of the most famous Roman sculptures and the most important Renaissance art masterpieces in the world.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Sistine Chapel
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is one of the most famous works of the High Renaissance. In the center of the ceiling decoration are nine scenes from the Book of Genesis of which The Creation of Adam is the best known, the hands of God and Adam are reproduced in countless imitations. The complex project includes several series of single figures, both clothed and nude, which allowed Michelangelo to fully demonstrate his ability to create a huge variety of poses for the human figure and has since provided an extremely influential modeling model for other artists.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3St. Peter's Square
St. Peter's Basilica is one of the largest structures in the world and the largest of the papal basilicas. This basilica, considered an architectural work of great importance due to the vastness of its facade and the quality of its work, attracts visitors from all over the world every year who come to see the greatest sculptures of the time and enjoy a work that it took centuries to complete.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
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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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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