EARLY ACCESS Vatican Museums, St. Peter's with Dome by elevator

3.6 (98 reviews) Rome, Italy
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Exclusive Early Access Vatican Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry & Dome Access

Experience the Vatican before the crowds on this exclusive early-access tour. Early entry lets you beat long lines and explore world-famous masterpieces in peace, making your visit more relaxed and immersive. With skip-the-line and priority passes, stroll through the Vatican Museums’ Ancient Rome and Greece galleries, Tapestry Hall, Hall of Maps, Sobieski Hall, and Raphael Rooms without the usual crowds. Admire Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, discover the secrets of the papal conclave, and enjoy priority access to St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s masterpieces. Descend to the Papal Tombs and St. Peter’s Crypt, then ride the elevator to Michelangelo’s Dome for panoramic views of Vatican City and Rome, with an optional climb to the summit. Early access transforms your Vatican experience — more time, more space, more wonder.

What's included

  • tour guide in Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • reservation of all skip line and priority passes
  • assistance of the host on site
  • entrance tickets to Vatican Museums
  • entrance tickets to St. Peters and the Dome by elevator

What to expect

  1. Vatican Museums
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    VATICAN MUSEUMS with skip line pass. A small group guided visit of the highlights of Vatican Museum including Ancient Rome and Greece galleries, Tapestry Hall, Hall of Maps, Sobieski Hall and Raphael Rooms
  2. Sistine Chapel
    30m · Admission ticket included
    SISTINE CHAPEL Highlights of Vatican tour with Last Judgement and the Creation frescoes by Michelangelo, the place where secret conclave (election of popes) takes place
  3. St. Peter's Basilica
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    ST. PETERS BASILICA with priority pass. The most magnificent Christian church with Pieta by Michelangelo and works of Bernini
  4. St. Peter's Basilica
    15m
    PAPAL TOMBS and the Tomb of St Peters in the Crypt of St. Peter's Basilica
  5. St. Peter's Basilica
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    DOME ACCESS BY ELEVATOR with priority pass. Michelangelo's magnificent Dome with views from the roof and optional climb to the top

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Redemption point INSIDE Giuly's Cafe. ( please walk inside the cafe ) Meet your guide and collect here your tickets for the Vatican Viator/Trip Advisor confirmation is NOT your ticket and WILL NOT be accepted at venue .

End point

Tour ends in the Sistine Chapel where visitors may stay on for unlimited time

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not available for children under 8 years old
  • Not recommended for people with mobility problems

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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