Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

Experience the Vatican's art treasures with priority access and expert guidance, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.

• Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
• Guided tour with art historian
• Explore Sistine Chapel's masterpieces
• Visit St. Peter's Basilica
• Discover Renaissance art treasures

Dive into the heart of Renaissance art with our Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour. Bypass the usual crowds and embark on a journey through the Vatican's vast art collection, guided by an expert art historian. Marvel at Michelangelo's masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel, explore the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica, and uncover the rich history of the Vatican Museums. This tour offers an intimate and insightful experience, ensuring you don't miss the iconic art and architecture that have captivated visitors for centuries.

• Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport

• Galleria dei Candelabri, 00120, Vatican City
• Gallery of Tapestries, Vatican City
• Galleria delle Carte Geografiche, Vatican City

Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.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.

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

To get inside the Vatican Museum, we will use one group ticket. The Vatican Museum management does not distribute individual tickets to groups. For this reason we cannot give tickets to late arrivals or people who only want admission and visit the museum on their own.

Children must be accompanied by an adult

The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons

Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.

Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.

You must have a valid photo ID to enter the monuments (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.

Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card

Note: tour will not operate on religious holidays

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.

All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.

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.

For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray

No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.

For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Pets are not allowed

Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour