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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica fast-track guided tour

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica fast-track guided tour

Free cancellation

Place: Rome

Duration: 3 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

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Fast track

Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Subject expert guide

e-Voucher

Dress code

Do this because

Avoid the queue thanks to the skip-the-line ticket
Get a guided tour of the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and the St. Peter's Basilica
Learn about the history of the Vatican and Catholicism with an expert and passionate guide

What to expect

Experience the tranquility of a skip-the-line entrance and guided tour to the world-famous Vatican monuments.

In the Vatican Museums you will get the chance to marvel at the extensive art collections of the Renaissance period belonging to the Catholic Church, that have gathered great significance historically and artistically throughout the years; you will also explore the most spectacular rooms and sophisticated galleries and walk through the impressive paintings in the Gallery of Maps. During the tour, you'll be mesmerized by the beauty of the Sistine Chapel and its iconic ceiling painted by Michelangelo.

Your guide will also take you in the St. Peter’s Basilica, the greatest of all churches of Christendom, home of the famous mosaics, Michelangelo’s Pietà and the iconic St. Peter's Baldachin made by Bernini in the 17th Centutry.

Important to know

Not suitable for:

This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, people with walking difficulties or guests with claustrophobia

Not allowed:

Food and drinks are not allowed, except water

Know in advance:

The ticket will give you access to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel access, and to The St. Peter's Basilica
It's recommended to wear comfortable footwear and appropriate clothes that cover at least the shoulders and knees. Note you can not enter the premises wearing shorts, short skirts, and sleeveless shirts
Kindly note that baby strollers, luggage and large bags (over 40x35x15 cm), backpacks, umbrellas, tripods, animals and potentially harmful objects are not allowed on the premises and must be left in the cloakroom. The cloakroom is a 20-minute walk from the end of the tour
Some parts might not be accessible and are subject to unexpected closures until further notice due to site’s restrictions
On religious holidays or Wednesday mornings (Papal Audience), please note that the tour will be adjusted to include only the visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
All guests must undergo through an airport-style security. During high season, the wait may be up to 30 minutes
Photography is not allowed inside the Sistine Chapel and in some other parts of the tour. The Vatican staff is authorized to delete any files taken
Late arrivals will not be accommodated

Remember to bring:

Please bring your passport or ID card with you and be prepared to show them if required

What’s included

Guided tour

Skip-the-line tickets

Entrance ticket

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma, RM, Italy

Meeting point:

The meeting point is at the bottom of the wide steps across from the entrance to the Vatican Museums. The steps are located between Caffè Vaticano and Hotel Alimandi Vaticano, on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. Please exchange your voucher with the staff who will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag. Kindly arrive at the meeting point 15 - 20 minutes before the activity starts.