Pricing Information:
From $63.99
Overview
Embark on a small group tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, led by an affable and knowledgeable guide. Your “skip the line” tickets allow for immediate entrance, ensuring you spend more time admiring the stunning collections within. Experience the Vatican’s grandeur as your guide unveils the rich tapestry of history behind its world-class art. You’ll traverse the Galleries of Maps, Tapestries, and Candelabra, explore the Raphael Rooms, and marvel at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Learn about the storied rivalry between Michelangelo and Raphael, two titans of the Renaissance. This tour, complete with headsets, promises a comprehensive understanding of the Vatican’s treasures in an intimate setting.
- 3-hour tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel
- Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums to avoid the long lines
- See the highlights of the museum with your professional guide
- Marvel at the beautiful Michelangelo frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
What’s Included
- Professional guide for 2.5 hours (IF OPTION SELECTED)
- Skip the line Entry – Vatican Museums
- Skip the line entry
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Vespasiano, 28
- Via Vespasiano, 28, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
To reach the tour office from the “Ottaviano” metro station on Line A, exit and proceed along Via Ottaviano towards St. Peter’s Square. Upon reaching the intersection with Via Germanico, turn right and continue straight. After traveling 100 meters, you will come to Via Vespasiano on your left. Our office is located at number 28 on this street.
End point
- Sistine Chapel
- 00120, Vatican City
What To Expect
Partake in an intimate tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, guided by a professional and congenial expert in a small group setting. With your priority access tickets, you’ll bypass the infamous queues, making the most of your visit to these eminent galleries. These museums are a repository of art collected by Popes over many centuries, and your guide will animate these acquisitions with enthralling stories and historical contexts. Witness the grand Galleries of Maps, Tapestries, and Candelabra, the Raphael Rooms, and Michelangelo’s transcendent Sistine Chapel. Gain insights into the competitive legacy of Michelangelo and Raphael, who, under Pope Julius II, produced some of the most revered art in Western history. This tour promises a memorable experience with a personal touch, ensuring a deep appreciation for the Vatican’s art and history.
Vatican City (Pass By)
The Vatican City State, also known simply as the Vatican, became independent from Italy with the Lateran Treaty (1929), and it is a distinct territory under “full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction” of the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity of international law, which maintains the city state’s temporal, diplomatic, and spiritual independence.With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 825,it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population.
Vatican Museums
Vatican Galleries including the one of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Vatican Museums
Vatican Galleries
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Vatican Museums
Pine Court courtyard, Pio Clementine Museum, Apolo of Belvedere, Laocoon, Nero’s bathtub, Room of Muses
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sistine Chapel
Frescoes of Michelangelo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. 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
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your tour reservation up to 24 hours before the scheduled experience for a complete refund.
- 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.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Traveler Tips
- Also, make sure to budget extra time to climb St. Peter’s Basicalla, since it is a must see when at the Vatican!!