Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour through the vast art collections inside one of the most beautiful museums in the world with an expert guide. Gain privileged access to the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica during an exclusive skip-the-ticket-line tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Starting times 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Avoid standing in the ticket line with a fast track admission ticket
- Explore the richest art collection in the world with live commentary from an expert guide
- Admire Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
- Gain privileged access to St Peter's Basilica from the museums
Full description
See the very best of the world-famous Vatican Museum with an exclusive skip-the-ticket-line access ticket. Bypass the ticket line that often stretches for hours. Begin your tour of the 54 galleries with an expert guide and discover masterpieces of painting and sculpture from all time periods. Admire works by important Renaissance artists such as Raphael, Giotto, and Caravaggio.
Then head to the Sistine Chapel to see the breathtaking ceiling painted by Michelangelo. After this, gain privileged access to enter St Peter's Basilica directly from the chapel. Your local guide will give you a detailed explanation of the largest church in the world and you can enjoy the rest of your time to explore it at your own pace.
Includes
- Meet and greet at the meeting point
- Professional licensed local guide
- Vatican Museum Tickets with pre-reservation for Fast Track access
- Headsets
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off
- Transportation
- Meals
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
Touristation Vaticano
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
- For reduced child tickets, an identity document must be presented the day of the visit.
- Shoulders and knees must be covered, low-cut tops, sleeveless tops, or shorts are not permitted - you may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
