Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour
Overview
Explore the Vatican's art collections and Michelangelo's masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel on a skip-the-line guided tour.
Highlights
- Avoid the queue with Skip-the-line tickets
- You'll capture history with an expert and passionate English speaking guide
- The extensive collection of art gathered by the popes through the years from Renaissance, Baroquè period and Contemporary Art
- Explore the Galleries with masterpiece paintings and different frescoes
Enjoy the tranquillity of a skip-the-line guided tour, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the awe-inspiring beauty and ancient history of the Vatican. This journey will allow you to appreciate the extensive art collections from the Renaissance period, which hold significant historical and artistic.
As you wander through the Vatican Museum, you'll be able to delve into its most spectacular rooms and sophisticated galleries. The impressive paintings in the Gallery of Maps are sure to captivate your attention.
The tour culminates with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, where you can admire the iconic ceiling adorned with Michelangelo's unparalleled masterpieces. The sheer beauty of this place is bound to leave you mesmerised.
What's included
- Guided tour
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Meeting & pickup
Please arrive at the meeting point 15/20 minutes before the activity starts. Located 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 our staff who will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- Not suitable for wheelchair users, people with walking difficulties, claustrophobic
Not allowed:
- Power bank, Shorts, short skirts, sleeveless shirts
- Baby strollers, umbrellas, luggage or large bags, backpacks, umbrellas, potentially dangerous objects, tripod
- Animals
- Food and drinks
Know in advance:
- St. Peter’s Basilica tour and access are not included
- Power banks are strictly prohibited inside the attraction.
- As per the attraction's regulations, please provide each participant's full name, ideally as on their passport, and birth date during booking. Each ticket is nominative and can “only” be used by the assigned participant. For the verification process, you must present a valid passport or identification during the activity
- Some parts might not be accessible and are subject to unexpected closures until further notice due site’s restrictions
- Wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. If your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
- All guests must undergo airport-style security. During high season the wait may be up to 2 hours
- Late arrivals will neither be accommodated nor refunded
- Photography is not allowed in the interior of the Sistine Chapel & some parts. The staff are authorized to delete any files taken
- Queues are expected during the Jubilee due to the high number of visitors
- A number of services are suspended during the Jubilee: there is no cloakroom, only a place to leave pushchairs
Remember to bring:
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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