Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Reserved Access Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 6 more

Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line access. During the 2025 Papal Conclave, experience living history with extended museum access and a special visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, burial site of Pope Francis.
Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel visit (unless closed for Conclave)
Special access to Basilica of St. Mary Major during Conclave
Witness the Vatican during a historic religious transition
Access to St. Peter’s Basilica (when available)

Important Notice: Due to the passing of Pope Francis, the Sistine Chapel will be closed from April 28, 2025, until the end of the Conclave for the Cardinals' election.

What's Included

Access to the Sistine Chapel (if open)
Access to the Vatican Museums
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide at the designated meeting point. The guide will be holding a banner that reads 'Vatican Museum Tour'.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Vatican Museums

    Step into the heart of Vatican art and history on this guided skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Marvel at the masterpieces inside the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more as your expert guide brings centuries of culture to life. Admire Michelangelo’s world-renowned ceiling and "The Last Judgment" in the Sistine Chapel—one of the most famous works of art on Earth.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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