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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour + Basilica Option with Skip the Line

By EcoArt Travel
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £26 and current price is £24 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets for fastest available entry
  • Departure times throughout the day to choose from
  • The Sistine Chapel & more - access all of the highlights
  • Discover the heart of St. Peter’s
  • Get insight and tips from a knowledgeable ticket host

Activity location

  • Vatican Museums
    • 00120, Vatican City, Vatican City

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Steps at the corner of Via Tunisi and Via Sebastiano Veniero
    • 4 Via Tunisi
    • 00192, Roma, Lazio, Vatican City

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Small Group Guided Tour (20 people or less)
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Rooms
  • Small Group Guided Tour with max 20 people or less
  • Optional Fast access to St. Peter’s Basilica (when available)
  • Professional & passionate tour guide
  • Personal Headsets
  • Skip-the-line tickets included
  • No access after 2:30 PM or on Wednesdays due to the Papal Audience
Language options: English
Price details
£68.52
£65.09 x 1 Adult£65.09
Total
The previous price was £68.52 and current price is £65.09
5% off
Until Tue, 24 Mar
Semi-Private Guided Tour (10 people or less)
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Rooms
  • Semi-Private Guided Tour with max 10 people or less
  • More intimate experience with a professional guide
  • Optional Fast Access to St. Peter’s Basilica (when available)
  • Personal Headsets
  • Skip-the-line tickets included
  • Not available after 2:30 PM or on Wednesdays
Language options: English
Price details
£85.87
£81.58 x 1 Adult£81.58
Total
The previous price was £85.87 and current price is £81.58
5% off
Until Tue, 24 Mar
First Access Semi Private Guided Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
  • First entry of the day to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Room
  • St. Peter’s Basilica is not included
  • Semi-Private Guided Tour with max 10 people or less
  • More intimate experience with a professional guide
  • Personal Headsets
  • Skip-the-line tickets included
Language options: English
Price details
£103.22
£98.06 x 1 Adult£98.06
Total
The previous price was £103.22 and current price is £98.06
5% off
Until Tue, 24 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip the Line Access to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (except when Basilica Only option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ticket host to check you in, escort you inside and provide basic assistance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    If option is selected, Guided tour in groups of 20 people or less or 10 people or less
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Direct Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Children 6 and younger are complimentary and require proof of age.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Important: St. Peter's Basilica is not included in all tour options. If you wish to visit the Basilica as part of your experience, please ensure you select a tour where it is explicitly listed as included.
  • At least 4 people are required for the guided tour option to take place.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible. (Guided tour option only)
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
  • Important: The ‘Basilica Only’ option it does NOT include access to the Vatican Museums.
  • Guests with a certified disability of over 75/100 are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
  • Please include all names as they appear on your passports when booking. Tickets are non-transferable and if the names on your booking do not match your ID you may be denied access and will not be due a refund. Any name changes must be communicated at least 72 hours in advance
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Skip the long lines and immerse yourself in the heart of art and spirituality with this exclusive tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and if you choose, the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica.

Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll explore the Vatican Museums, one of the largest and most impressive art collections in the world. Admire timeless masterpieces such as the Laocoön Statue, the Tapestries of Raphael, and the spectacular Gallery of Maps, a frescoed corridor that captivates every visitor with its detailed 16th-century cartography.

The tour culminates in the Sistine Chapel, where you can gaze in awe at Michelangelo’s Last Judgement and the iconic Creation of Adam. A powerful and moving experience you won’t forget.

Please note: Direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica is not included in all ticket options. Make sure to select the correct option during booking so you don’t miss the chance to visit one of Christianity’s most iconic sites.

If you're pressed for time choose the 1.5-hour express tour to breeze through the Vatican Museums and be among the first to admire the Sistine Chapel.

Location

Activity location

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    Vatican Museums
    • 00120, Vatican City, Vatican City

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Steps at the corner of Via Tunisi and Via Sebastiano Veniero
    • 4 Via Tunisi
    • 00192, Roma, Lazio, Vatican City
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    In front of Al San Michele Bar Caffetteria (If you have booked the Basilica Only Option)
    • Borgo Santo Spirito 17
    • 00193, Rome, Vatican City