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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour & St. Peter's
(1608) Reviews
Roma
About
Skip the long lines and make the most of your visit to the Vatican Museums with timed, priority entry. Step straight inside and explore the must-see highlights with your expert guide, including the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, the iconic Raphael Rooms, and the stunning Gallery of Maps. Learn the fascinating history, art, and architecture behind each masterpiece for a richer, more memorable experience. For a more personal touch, upgrade to a small-group tour, or extend your day with priority access to the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica. Prefer to focus exclusively on the Basilica? Select the dedicated guided option and discover its history, art, and grand architecture in detail.
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Highlights
From 1 hour to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pofessional & Passionate Guide (when guided tour option is selected)
Access to Pinecone Courtyard, Raphael's Rooms & Gallery of Maps
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Personal Headsets to hear your guide clearly (when guided tour option is selected)
Skip the Line Entrance Ticket to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option is selected)
Food & Beverages
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Borgo Santo Spirito, 17
In front of 'Al San Michele Bar Caffetteria' - Borgo Santo Spirito n.17.
Your guide will be waiting for you holding a flag with the "EcoArt" logo.
The nearest metro stop is Line A ‘Ottaviano'.
Return
St. Peter's Basilica
Only guided tour options where the Basilica is explicitly included will end here.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
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Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
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Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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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.
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Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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5 minutes
2
Cortile della Pigna
One of the first stops inside the Vatican Museums is the Pinecone Courtyard where you will find the Sphere within a Sphere sculpture as well as the Roman fountain, an enormous bronze pinecone, that lends the courtyard its name.
10 minutes
3
Sphere within a Sphere
The bronze Sphere within a Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro marries this historic setting with a touch of modern art.
4
Museo Pio Clementino
The Vatican Museums are made up of multiple Museums forming many "wings". The wing containing the highest concentration of highlights is the Pio Clementino Museum. Follow your guide from the Octagonal open-air courtyard where you will encounter the Laocoonte and Apollo Belvedere, to the eerily life-like statues in the Room of the Animals. Check out the masterfully painted vaults creating a 3D effect in the Gallery of the Candelabra.
20 minutes
5
Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
In this Gallery of hand-painted maps, you can admire the world how it was seen nearly 5 centuries ago. With the help of your guide, pick out the towns in Italy you have visited, or just enjoy the incredible hand-painted details that make these maps unique.
20 minutes
6
Stanze di Raffaello
"Raphael's Rooms" inside the Vatican Museums are a spectacular testament to the talent of the painter Raphael, as well the inspiration of the master Michelangelo. Explore them with your guide.
20 minutes
7
Sistine Chapel
Your guide will prepare you to take in the Sistine Chapel ahead of time, as no speaking is allowed in this sacred place. Admire this monumental work by Michelangelo.
30 minutes
8
Vatican Museums
Your visit ends at the entrance of the Vatican Museums. From here, you are free to continue to explore on your own within official opening hours.
9
St. Peter's Basilica
Only when specific guided tour option including the Basilica is chosen, Skip the Line access to St. Peter's Basilica via a special exit from the Sistine Chapel. You will then be free to explore on your own inside.
15 minutes
10
St. Peter's Square
If you choose an option including a tour of St. Peter's Basilica, access is provided, skipping the lines. You will be free to explore on your own inside.
5 minutes
11
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour & St. Peter's
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About
Skip the long lines and make the most of your visit to the Vatican Museums with timed, priority entry. Step straight inside and explore the must-see highlights with your expert guide, including the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, the iconic Raphael Rooms, and the stunning Gallery of Maps. Learn the fascinating history, art, and architecture behind each masterpiece for a richer, more memorable experience. For a more personal touch, upgrade to a small-group tour, or extend your day with priority access to the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica. Prefer to focus exclusively on the Basilica? Select the dedicated guided option and discover its history, art, and grand architecture in detail.
Pressed fo...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pofessional & Passionate Guide (when guided tour option is selected)
Access to Pinecone Courtyard, Raphael's Rooms & Gallery of Maps
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Personal Headsets to hear your guide clearly (when guided tour option is selected)
Skip the Line Entrance Ticket to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option is selected)
Food & Beverages
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Borgo Santo Spirito, 17
In front of 'Al San Michele Bar Caffetteria' - Borgo Santo Spirito n.17.
Your guide will be waiting for you holding a flag with the "EcoArt" logo.
The nearest metro stop is Line A ‘Ottaviano'.
Return
St. Peter's Basilica
Only guided tour options where the Basilica is explicitly included will end here.
