Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access | La Vacanza Travel

Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Italy, Lazio, Rome
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Rome
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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).

Itinerary
This 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.

Inclusions
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica access when available except Wednesdays (NOT included for tickets).
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Entry/Admission - Stanze di Raffaello
  • Entry/Admission - Cortile della Pigna
  • Entry/Admission - Gallery of the Maps
  • Entry/Admission - Museo Pio Clementino
  • Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
  • Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 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
Departure Point

Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy


Return Details

Vatican Museums, 00120, Vatican City

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Anne_B

27 Mar, 2024

Although the heavens were not kind and beat us with rain, our guide was exceptional, fun and educating, was a real pleasure and so worth it.

Erica_G

27 Mar, 2024

Martina was fabulous! She explained everything so wonderfully and I truly left with a deep understanding of the Sistine chapel. I highly recommend this tour

Ben M

26 Mar, 2024

Well organised and efficient. Very informative and knowledgeable guide. A very interesting tour and a must see if you're visiting Rome

Darlene_W

26 Mar, 2024

This was the best way to see the Vatican on a very busy day. Our tour guide Martina was fabulous! She shared details about the art and artists. Highly recommend!!

katepU2381TD

26 Mar, 2024

Unbelievable tour. The whole family loved the guided tour, and our host was lots of fun and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend 😃

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