Best of the Vatican: Fast Track Highlights

The most budget-friendly of all our Vatican Tours, this 2-hour tour is short and sweet while not sacrificing any of the must-sees. Book your tour today and let our passionate art historian guide get you past the queues and through the labyrinthine Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel in two hours.

Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important collection of art in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries. Emphasis will be placed on the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard, and the Gallery of Maps, ensuring you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel. 

 As you stroll through the former papal residences, your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy.

 Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist, who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 

 After ample time gazing up at the world’s most famous ceiling, choose whether to take advantage of priority access to St. Peter's Basilica or remain inside the museums to explore some of the remaining 1,400 galleries of art at your own pace.

Guide : English, Spanish, French

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 72 hours

Cancellation Notes: The cancellation policy for this item is as follows: Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refund By choosing the Hassle-Free Cancellation option during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee.

Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. Allow plenty of time to get from your accommodation to the meeting point, or contact us to arrange for a private transfer. No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.

Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.

During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at tourist attractions across Italy, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite our priority access. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.

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Not wheelchair accessible

Tickets will be held at the box office