Fast-Track Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's
Overview
* Dive into Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with your guide
* Enjoy immediate access with our priority entrance feature
* Discover the splendors of the Gallery of Tapestries and Geographical Maps
* Revel in the artistic masterpieces inside the Sistine Chapel
* Benefit from a special access route to St. Peter's Basilica (Note: Self-guided tour inside)
* Experience an exclusive tour with limited group size, with no more than 20 participants
* Opt for a convenient hotel pick-up, or reach the meeting point on your own
* Audio headsets provided, ensuring clear commentary
* Enjoy immediate access with our priority entrance feature
* Discover the splendors of the Gallery of Tapestries and Geographical Maps
* Revel in the artistic masterpieces inside the Sistine Chapel
* Benefit from a special access route to St. Peter's Basilica (Note: Self-guided tour inside)
* Experience an exclusive tour with limited group size, with no more than 20 participants
* Opt for a convenient hotel pick-up, or reach the meeting point on your own
* Audio headsets provided, ensuring clear commentary
Inclusions
- Expert-guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Priority skip-the-line access for a hassle-free entry
- Engaging insights into the Gallery of Tapestries and Geographical Maps
- A moment to marvel at the Sistine Chapel's renowned artworks
- Exclusive and reserved passageway to St. Peter's Basilica (Note: no guided tour inside)
- Medium group capped at 20 participants for a more personalized feel
- Optional hotel pick-up service, available if the option is selected during booking
- Quality headsets, ensuring you won't miss a detail from the guide's explanations amidst the crowd
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza Del Risorgimento, Rome Italy
Welcome & Briefing
Begin with a warm greeting from our specialized guide, who will overview the tour and make sure that all guests have checked in
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Priority Entrance
Skip the lines and start your immersive guided tour through art and history!
Cortile della Pigna: Marvel at the expansive 300 sq.m. courtyard named after its central pine cone-shaped statue.
Museo Pio Clementino: Navigate through 12 rooms filled with mesmerizing Roman and Greek artworks.
Gallery of Tapestries & Maps: Appreciate the intricate tapestries and historic map displays showcasing Italy's geographical evolution.
Borgia Apartment: Step into six rooms highlighting the powerful Borgia family's insignia, commissioned by Pope Alexander VI.
Raphael Rooms: Stand in awe before the breathtaking frescoes by Raphael and his students, including the iconic "School of Athens.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Sistine Chapel Admiration
Immerse yourself in Michelangelo's renowned masterpiece. Relish the vibrant colors and unparalleled artistry overhead.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
St. Peter's Basilica Overview
* Before entering the iconic Christian dome, the guide will detail its key features and historical significance from the outside, offering insights into what to look for within.
* Once inside, guests will be given time to personally connect with and appreciate the basilica's masterpieces, enhancing their experience with prior knowledge from the guide.
Duration: 50 minutes
Pass By: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Tour Conclusion
Your tour will end at Piazza San Pietro after approximately 3.5 hours.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza Del Risorgimento, Rome Italy
Welcome & Briefing
Begin with a warm greeting from our specialized guide, who will overview the tour and make sure that all guests have checked in
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Priority Entrance
Skip the lines and start your immersive guided tour through art and history!
Cortile della Pigna: Marvel at the expansive 300 sq.m. courtyard named after its central pine cone-shaped statue.
Museo Pio Clementino: Navigate through 12 rooms filled with mesmerizing Roman and Greek artworks.
Gallery of Tapestries & Maps: Appreciate the intricate tapestries and historic map displays showcasing Italy's geographical evolution.
Borgia Apartment: Step into six rooms highlighting the powerful Borgia family's insignia, commissioned by Pope Alexander VI.
Raphael Rooms: Stand in awe before the breathtaking frescoes by Raphael and his students, including the iconic "School of Athens.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Sistine Chapel Admiration
Immerse yourself in Michelangelo's renowned masterpiece. Relish the vibrant colors and unparalleled artistry overhead.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
St. Peter's Basilica Overview
* Before entering the iconic Christian dome, the guide will detail its key features and historical significance from the outside, offering insights into what to look for within.
* Once inside, guests will be given time to personally connect with and appreciate the basilica's masterpieces, enhancing their experience with prior knowledge from the guide.
Duration: 50 minutes
Pass By: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Tour Conclusion
Your tour will end at Piazza San Pietro after approximately 3.5 hours.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship. 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
- If you choose pick-up option, contact us no later than 24 hours, in order to reconfirm your pick-up schedule be ready in the lobby
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- By purchasing this tour, the customer agrees to follow only the guide assigned to him/her. It is not permitted to add external guides to the group after the tour has been purchased. We inform our customers that, in such circumstances, access to the Vatican Museums will be granted only if escorted by the assigned guide and respective group. If one chooses to opt out, they will forfeit all rights to the tour and ticket, with no possibility of a refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Aaron P
May 2022
Rita was an awesome tour guide, she explained us everything about the sistine chapel and the Vatican museum. I really liked the full experience and I recommend them highly.
Rita was an awesome tour guide, she explained us everything about the sistine chapel and the Vatican museum. I really liked the full experience and I recommend them highly.Lucas_S
May 2022
Great experience with tour guide Pablo. He is very passionate about Roman history and set up a great atmosphere for the trip.
Great experience with tour guide Pablo. He is very passionate about Roman history and set up a great atmosphere for the trip.Cheryl_Z
May 2022
Great tour of the Vatican. Our Guide Rita was amazing. She was fun and very knowledgeable. Just to note on this tour you do not go into the Basilica but they do tell you about what is inside and the history of the church.
Great tour of the Vatican. Our Guide Rita was amazing. She was fun and very knowledgeable. Just to note on this tour you do not go into the Basilica but they do tell you about what is inside and the history of the church.Catelynneo
April 2022
The tour started a bit delayed because people didn't show up on time which is definitely not the company's fault. Our tour guide was giving us clear instructions and he seemed quite knowledgeable. However, he didn't seem to leave time between his explanations for questions etc. At times, he was...
The tour started a bit delayed because people didn't show up on time which is definitely not the company's fault. Our tour guide was giving us clear instructions and he seemed quite knowledgeable. However, he didn't seem to leave time between his explanations for questions etc. At times, he wasn't engaging enough but I could see that he was trying. I liked that he explained the paintings before going into the Sistine Chapel so we could have a better understanding of the story behind them. Before entering the Vatican, we were a given a headset so we could hear our tour guide and this was done quickly! Overall, I enjoyed the tour and it didn't seem too long.109violetam
April 2022
Lovely guide! ❤️ Nice experience and a lot of informations ! Letizia, nr.73, thank you ! 😊 An experience worth trying ✨️
Lovely guide! ❤️ Nice experience and a lot of informations ! Letizia, nr.73, thank you ! 😊 An experience worth trying ✨️Valera_S
April 2022
Long, but very interesting tour. I've expected more from Sistine Chapel but it was my own expectations :) Our guide Mat was great. Hope in future Vatican will reduce their restrictions and there will no 2nd security check before St. Peter's basilica.
Long, but very interesting tour. I've expected more from Sistine Chapel but it was my own expectations :) Our guide Mat was great. Hope in future Vatican will reduce their restrictions and there will no 2nd security check before St. Peter's basilica.