Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access
Effortless and Swift, our Skip-the-Line tours and tickets offer timed-entry access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Simply join us at a specified meeting point near the entrance of the Vatican Museums to effortlessly redeem your tickets and receive valuable advice. Alternatively, rendezvous with your guide and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey, immersing yourself in some of the world's most exquisite art. For a more intimate experience, opt for our small group guided tour upgrade designed for groups of 10 or fewer. Alternatively, indulge in a First Access upgrade to be among the first to explore the Museums for the day. St. Peter's access is included when available except Wednesdays (NOT included for tickets).
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Visit the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel on your own or with a guide (if option selected). Tickets provide skip the line access.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cortile della Pigna, Vatican City Italy
Explore one of the Vatican's many open air courtyards. This one is decorated with a giant bronze pinecone sculpture, giving the courtyard its name.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Sphere within a Sphere, Pine Cone Courtyard Vatican Museums, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Access Vatican Museums and discover the famous "Sphere within a Sphere" sculpture.
Stop At: Museo Pio Clementino, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
The Vatican Museums are divided into many smaller, unique museums. Among them, the Museo Pio Clementino is likely the most important, and the many highlights it contains cannot be missed! Stop at the Octagonal Courtyard for the Laocoonte and the Apollo Belvedere -- or the Round Room for the giant marble bathtub patrolled by an enormous bronze statue of Heracles. Spot a sculpture of your favorite fauna at the Room of the Animals, or just marvel at the 3D painted vaults of the Gallery of the Candelabra.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gallery of the Maps, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
One of the most popular galleries of the Museums, make a stop here and try to spot the Italian cities you have travelled to, or your ancestor's hometown. These hand-painted maps, dating to the late 1500's, can also be admired for the exquisite attention to detail and embellishments. See if you can spot the nod to Christopher Columbus' voyage across the Atlantic...
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Stanze di Raffaello, Viale Vaticano, Vatican City Italy
Admire Raphael's Rooms -- painted by the master himself and his pupils around the same time as the Sistine Chapel -- and inspired and challenged by Michelangelo's greatest masterpiece.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Michelangelo's masterpiece, take time to admire the vaults.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Museos Vaticanos, 00101 Rome Italy
Stay inside as long as you like during official opening hours.
Pass By: Vatican City, Vatican City, Lazio
Discover the heart of Vatican City: the Vatican Museums.
Pass By: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Admire the beauty of St. Peter's Basilica.
Pass By: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Enjoy a beautiful walk around St. Peter's Square.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)"
"Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age."
"Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult."
"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."
"At least 4 people are required for the guided tour options to take place."
"Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals."
"Guests with a certified disability of over 75% 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."
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.