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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

By Walks of Italy
9.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$135 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Skip-the-Line Access to Vatican Museums
  • Skip-the-Line Access to Sistine Chapel
  • Fully guided tour inside the Vatican Museums
  • Small-group tour with 20 people for an intimate experience
  • Expert Art Historian Guide

Activity location

  • Vatican Museum
    • 100 Viale Vaticano
    • 00192, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Antico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM
    • 153 Via Candia
    • 00192, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:15 pm
Price details
AU$158.64 x 1 AdultAU$158.64
Total
Price is AU$158.64

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip-the-line ticket for Vatican Museums
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip-the-line ticket for St. Peter's Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's includedHeadset
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips (optional)

Know before you book

  • The tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.
  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
  • Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
  • Please note: starting December 2024, access to St. Peter's Basilica may be limited due to the Vatican's Jubilee Year 2025, which includes special events and ceremonies. These closures are determined by the Vatican and are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

What you can expect

Start your tour by skipping the (always long) ticket lines to get into the museum and diving right into the galleries holding some of the most famous works of art in the world. This specially-designed route encompasses all the can’t-miss pieces while also including some of the lesser-known works that will really dazzle you.

Your expert, English-speaking guide will give you eye-opening insight and context (along with some great stories) as you explore the Raphael Rooms, the Belvedere courtyard with ‘Apollo Belvedere’ & the Laocoön group, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries.

The piéce-de-resistance is, of course, the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will prep you for your time here by telling you the stories behind the creation of the iconic frescoes as well as what they mean. When you enter, you will then be able to appreciate the full majesty of the room, spotting little details like Michelangelo’s self-portrait and the rather painful revenge he plotted for the Pope’s aide (he wasn’t his biggest fan)

From the Sistine Chapel, you'll follow your guide through a special, groups-only door taking you right into St. Peter's Basilica—skipping the long line outside. Once in St. Peter's, your guide will point out the precious art and treasures inside and share the storey behind the church's 120-year construction.

The Vatican is more than just a museum. It's home to the Pope and Catholicism and is one of the world's smallest yet powerful states. On this intimate tour, your guide will ensure that you get an overview of it all—from papal scandal to Renaissance masters and the day-to-day operation of Vatican City.

Sites Visited:

  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms
  • Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • St. Peter's Basilica

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESVatican Museum
    • 100 Viale Vaticano
    • 00192, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAntico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM
    • 153 Via Candia
    • 00192, Roma, Lazio, Italy