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Rome: Skip-the-line Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

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A 2.5-hour guided tour to discover the masterpieces of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, with priority skip-the-line access. An exclusive journey through art and history, led by an expert in ancient art and history.

Key Information

Duration of the trip

2 and a half hours

Live tour guide

Expert art history Guide, available in English

Skip the Line

Priority skip-the-line access

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible

Highlighted

  • Join a 2.5-hour tour in the artistic heart of the Vatican, accompanied by an official guide expert in history and ancient art.
  • Discover the fascinating stories behind the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of the Candelabra.
  • Stroll through the Vatican Gardens, exploring their history, discovering important figures, and learning curiosities about this green corner of the Vatican.
  • Admire the Sistine Chapel and dive into the history of the protagonists of Michelangelo’s famous Last Judgment, with exclusive details only an expert guide can offer.
  • Finally, visit the Raphael Rooms, where you’ll uncover the secrets of one of the greatest masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance.

Includes

  • Entry ticket to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Gardens.
  • Guided tour of the main rooms of the Vatican Museums, the Gardens, and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Official guide expert in art and ancient history, available in English.
  • Small-group tour designed to offer an intimate and personalized experience.
  • Priority access with skip-the-line entry.
  • Food and drinks excluded
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off not included
  • Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica not included

Useful Information

  • It is essential to bring a valid passport or ID card.
  • Security checks are in place at the entrances of the attractions.
  • Appropriate clothing is required for entry into the Vatican Museums. Shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Both men and women must cover their knees and shoulders.
  • Accessible with stroller.
  • Animals, weapons or sharp objects, alcohol or drugs, sprays or aerosols, sunscreen, glass objects, and walkers are not allowed inside the attractions.
  • To access the monuments, a group ticket is required and not an individual one.
  • Tour not suitable for those with walking difficulties or wheelchair users due to uneven surfaces.
  • Free cancellation is not available for this activity.
  • Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to meet your guide.
  • You can find the meeting point here.

Full Description

Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums with a guided tour led by an expert in ancient history and art.
Thanks to priority access, skip the long lines and dive straight into the magnificence of one of the world’s most famous art collections.

Accompanied by a qualified guide, you will explore the Vatican’s most iconic galleries, starting with the Gallery of Tapestries, where you can admire splendid Flemish tapestries inspired by biblical scenes....

Continue to the Gallery of the Candelabra, renowned for its ancient sculptures and its unique, evocative atmosphere.
The tour will then take you to the Vatican Gardens, a peaceful green oasis in the heart of Vatican City, before culminating at the most awaited stop: the Sistine Chapel. Here you can marvel up close at Michelangelo’s famed Last Judgment, one of the most extraordinary works in art history.

Finally, visit the Raphael Rooms, where the creations of one of the Renaissance’s great masters will leave you speechless.

Every part of this tour is steeped in art and history, offering an engaging journey that unveils the greatness of the Vatican.

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