Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Fast-Track Tour

4.2
(1,619 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

* Dive into Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with your guide
* Enjoy immediate access with our priority entrance feature
* Discover the splendors of the Gallery of Tapestries and Geographical Maps
* Revel in the artistic masterpieces inside the Sistine Chapel
* Experience an exclusive tour with limited group size, with no more than 20 participants
* Opt for a convenient hotel pick-up, or reach the meeting point on your own
* Audio headsets provided, ensuring clear commentary

What's Included

Expert-guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Priority skip-the-line access
Medium group capped at 20 participants for a more personalized feel
A moment to marvel at the Sistine Chapel's renowned artworks
Quality headsets, ensuring you won't miss a detail from the guide's explanations amidst the crowd
Engaging insights into the Gallery of Tapestries and Geographical Maps
Optional hotel pick-up service, available if the option is selected during booking
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Transportation (i.e. this applies to the meeting point options)
Entrance to S. Peter's Basilica

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. *Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point. Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

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Meeting point
Piazza del Risorgimento

Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

End point
Saint Peter's Square

The tour ends after 3.5h approximately near Piazza San Pietro.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Piazza del Risorgimento

    Welcome & Briefing Begin with a warm greeting from our specialized guide, who will overview the tour and make sure that all guests have checked in

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Vatican Museums

    Priority Entrance Skip the lines and start your immersive guided tour through art and history! Cortile della Pigna: Marvel at the expansive 300 sq.m. courtyard named after its central pine cone-shaped statue. Museo Pio Clementino: Navigate through 12 rooms filled with mesmerizing Roman and Greek artworks. Gallery of Tapestries & Maps: Appreciate the intricate tapestries and historic map displays showcasing Italy's geographical evolution. Borgia Apartment: Step into six rooms highlighting the powerful Borgia family's insignia, commissioned by Pope Alexander VI. Raphael Rooms: Stand in awe before the breathtaking frescoes by Raphael and his students, including the iconic "School of Athens.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sistine Chapel

    Sistine Chapel Admiration Immerse yourself in Michelangelo's renowned masterpiece. Relish the vibrant colors and unparalleled artistry overhead.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • St. Peter's Square (Pass by)

    Tour Conclusion Your tour will end at Piazza San Pietro after approximately 3.5 hours.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship. 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
  • If you choose pick-up option, contact us no later than 24 hours, in order to reconfirm your pick-up schedule be ready in the lobby
  • By purchasing this tour, the customer agrees to follow only the guide assigned to him/her. It is not permitted to add external guides to the group after the tour has been purchased. We inform our customers that, in such circumstances, access to the Vatican Museums will be granted only if escorted by the assigned guide and respective group. If one chooses to opt out, they will forfeit all rights to the tour and ticket, with no possibility of a refund.
Supplied by Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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