Guided Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Tour

4.5 (183 reviews) Rome, Italy
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

See the stunning Sistine Chapel and the highlights of the Vatican Museums on this guided tour with just your small group. You will be accompanied by an expert guide as you explore the Vatican Museum's galleries, Pinecone Courtyard, and finally Michelangelo's masterwork in the unmissable Sistine Chapel

Options

Private Tour

Museums Highlights & Chapel: Skip the lines and see the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on a private express tour that focuses on the must-sees.

Small Group Tour

What's included

  • Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Belvedere Courtyard with Ancient Greek & Roman sculptures
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Headsets
  • Groups of 18 people or fewer
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

What to expect

  1. Vatican Museums
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Skip the (always long) lines into the museums, diving right into the galleries holding some of the most famous works of art in the world. Your expert, English-speaking guide will offer eye-opening insight and context (along with some great stories) as you explore the Belvedere Courtyard with ‘Apollo Belvedere’ and ‘Laocoön and Sons’, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries. If you select the 4:15pm tour at time of booking, you'll visit after the daytime crowds have left, allowing you the extra space and silence to appreciate the magnificent artwork in the Museums.
  2. Sphere within a Sphere
    Pass by
    Inside the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard you'll pass a spectacular bronze globe. It was designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro and copies of it can now be found all over the world, including Dublin, Tel Aviv and New York City.
  3. Pass by
    Guided tour & Photo Stop
  4. Pass by
    Guided tour & Photo Stop
  5. Pass by
    Guided tour & Photo Stop
  6. Sistine Chapel
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Then head to the Sistine Chapel just before closing time for a peaceful experience with just a handful of other visitors. Before entering, your guide will explain the stories behind the creation of these 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 the little details and quirks that most people miss.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano 95, 00192 Roma RM.

End point

Vatican Museums

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • 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.
  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify the itinerary on the day of the tour.
  • Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.
  • Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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