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With our skip-the-line ticket, you'll make the most of your time and fully enjoy the tour without the stress of waiting to buy tickets for each stop.
Discover the impressive Vatican Museums, which include the Art Gallery, the Egyptian Museum, the Etruscan Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museums of Classical and Greco-Roman Antiquities, the Philatelic and Numismatic Museum, and the Ethnological Museum.
You'll also explore the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Geographical Maps, culminating in the majestic Sistine Chapel. Our guides, all Vatican-accredited, will highlight precious details you might otherwise miss.
The visit will continue in the stunning Sistine Chapel, where you'll learn about Michelangelo's magnificent masterpiece and interesting anecdotes, such as the boneless self-portrait the artist painted to express his aversion to repainting the chapel.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
When you will arrive, please enter in the office in Via Del Mascherino 37/41 to do the check in
Itinerary
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1Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums are an impressive collection of galleries and exhibits housing some of the world's greatest artistic treasures. Located in Vatican City, they feature a vast array of works by renowned artists such as Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo. The visit begins in the Sala dei Candelabri and continues through a series of stunning rooms, including the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps. The highlight is the Sistine Chapel, famous for its ceiling painted by Michelangelo, a Renaissance masterpiece. The museums not only offer an unparalleled view of art and history but also provide a deep immersion into the cultural and religious richness of the Vatican. Each room and gallery tells a part of the story intertwined with the grandeur of the Catholic Church and Rome's artistic legacy.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is one of the Vatican’s most precious treasures and a landmark of Renaissance art. Designed by Domenico Fontana and completed by Michelangelo, its famous ceiling and frescoes are masterpieces of Western painting. Michelangelo's ceiling, painted between 1508 and 1512, is renowned for its biblical scenes, including the iconic "Creation of Adam." The chapel's altar features the "Last Judgment," a vast composition of figures depicting the end times. The Sistine Chapel is also the location where the papal conclave takes place, a globally significant event. With its grandeur and impressive details, the Sistine Chapel offers an unforgettable experience, revealing the splendor of Renaissance art and the spiritual depth of the Vatican.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry to places of worship and some museums requires appropriate clothing. No shorts or sleeveless shirts are allowed, Knees and shoulders MUST be covered.
- The youth rate is applicable to students and children: identification document with photo proving age is required.
- You will receive a confirmation at the time of booking.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry to places of worship and some museums requires appropriate clothing. No shorts or sleeveless shirts are allowed, Knees and shoulders MUST be covered.
- The youth rate is applicable to students and children: identification document with photo proving age is required.
- You will receive a confirmation at the time of booking.
- Skip the included queue, it means you will be in the fast queue, not that there will be no one in front of you.
- It is advisable not to book more than one tour on the same day, with schedules close together.
- This tour is shared.
- Important notice for last minute bookings (same day or overnight): in case of lack of spaces, the customer will be accommodated the day following the booked date.
- If the chosen time is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore, when making the reservation you are aware of this possibility, we will not accept subsequent complaints or refund requests. Example: If you choose the 9:30 am time slot and the Vatican ticket office closes at that time, you will be transferred to the first available time slot, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm or 4:30 pm.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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