Fast-Track Tour to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's

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.

• 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

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities
• Transportation (i.e. this applies to the meeting point options)

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• For the issuance of Vatican Museums tickets, providing a first name and surname is mandatory. Without this information, the ticket cannot be issued. Once the Vatican Museums ticket is issued, it is non-refundable. It is also mandatory to bring your passport on the day of the tour
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Piazza del Risorgimento, Roma RM, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel Pickup Details:
* For hotel transport, contact us at least 24 hours before your tour for confirmed pick-up timing.
* Be prepared in the hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up.

Self-Arrival Option:
* If your accommodation isn't within the pickup service area, please come directly to the tour's starting point.
* Arrive at Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 20 minutes before the tour begins.
* Spot our team wearing the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

Saint Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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

3 hours 30 minutes