Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Entry Tickets

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Duration1h - 3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

If you have limited time and want to avoid lines and explore the sites on your own, the Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel fast track ticket is the perfect option for you.

The Vatican Museums public entrance is infamous for the incredibly long lines, which can be extremely frustrating especially if you have limited time. Thankfully, we have a solution! Our fast track tickets allow you to bypass the general admissions line and enter much quicker. This priority access ticket increases your time inside by eliminating all the needless waiting around outside.

Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up at the office at the correct time and we’ll provide you with your ticket to skip the line and enter the Vatican Museums.

If you choose the option to upgrade for a guided tour the duration is 2.5 hours. Access to St.Peters Basilica included if open. Please note that St Peters Basilica is subject to last minute closures and can not always be included.

Options

UPGRADE: ENGLISH SEMI-PRIVATE

VIP EARLY MORNING GUIDED TOUR: VIP ENGLISH GUIDED TOUR
2.5 HOURS DURATION
GROUP SIZE - 12 PAX
(SKIP THE LINE ACCESS TO ST.PETER'S BASILICA IF OPEN)

VATICAN&SISTINE CHAPEL TICKETS

VATICAN TICKETS ONLY: VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL TICKETS ONLY (NOT GUIDED)
(DOES NOT INCLUDE ENTRY TO ST.PETER'S BASILICA.)

UPGRADE: ENGLISH GROUP TOUR

ENGLISH GROUP GUIDED TOUR: ENGLISH GUIDED TOUR
2.5 HOURS DURATION
GROUP SIZE - 20 PAX
(SKIP THE LINE ACCESS TO ST.PETER'S BASILICA IF OPEN)

What's included

  • Explore at your own leisure
  • Vatican museums & sistine chapel entry tickets
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Upgrade for guided tour with professional licensed guide if option selected
  • Location pick up & drop off
  • Audio guide or guided tour (Unless option is selected)
  • St. Peter's basilica

What to expect

  1. Vatican Museums
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Vatican Museums are the public museums of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the best-known Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
  2. Sistine Chapel
    15m · Admission ticket included
    The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

MEETING POINT: VIA GERMANICO 16
PLEASE ARRIVE TO CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED ENTRY TIME!
We organize everything and we will provide you with your ticket to skip the line.

End point

For skip the line tickets, you will exit the Vatican museums where you entered.
For upgrades to guided tour, you will end the tour inside St.Peter's Basilica if it is open.
(If the Basilica is not open you will exit at the Vatican museums entrance)

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid STUDENT PHOTO ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
  • All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
  • Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
  • Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
  • "Upgrade for guided tours included skip the line access to the Vatican museums & Sistine chapel (+ St.Peter's basilica if open) duration: 2.5 hours "
  • If you have booked a guided tour please note that St.Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures and can not always be included

Cancellation policy

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

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