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This 2.5-hour Vatican Tour offers the best value among our options, providing a concise yet comprehensive experience. Reserve your spot today and our enthusiastic art historian will help you bypass the lines and guide you through the complex Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel in just two hours.
Your guide, familiar with every corner of the museums, will efficiently lead you through the more than 1,200 galleries. The tour focuses on the Raphael Rooms, the classical Greek and Roman sculptures in the Belvedere Courtyard, and the Gallery of Maps, while keeping on schedule toward the main attraction: the Sistine Chapel.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Starting point #1 address is at Via Sebastiano Veniero 19, nearest metro station is called Ottaviano / San Pietro / Musei Vaticani on Linea A which on any Rome metro map is coloured orange.
Itinerary
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Meet at number 19 ahead of fast track entry into the Vatican museums!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Vatican Museums
Vast museums inside the Vatican City which house many thousands of ancient works of art and sculpture. The most important museum complex in the world!
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Sistine Chapel
Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo's ceiling will deeply impress all who enter.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Only small bags or purses are allowed in the Vatican. No large bags or weapons allowed, and a cloakroom is available at the Vatican
- Due to the route covered and/or of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
- Dress comfortably, shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Only small bags or purses are allowed in the Vatican. No large bags or weapons allowed, and a cloakroom is available at the Vatican
- Due to the route covered and/or of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
- Dress comfortably, shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women
- Please note: This description is provided as a general example. Actual experiences may vary slightly depending on the season, local conditions, and other factors beyond our control
- Please note that essential travel documents and final itinerary details might be delivered electronically closer to the activity date.
- Due to restoration, the "Last Judgment" fresco will be hidden by scaffolding from January 12 – March 31, 2026. The Sistine Chapel remains open to visitors.
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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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