Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums Small-Group Tour

The Vatican Museums contain some of the world’s standout attractions, including Renaissance masterworks from Michelangelo and Bernini. A visit to sites, such as the Sistine Chapel, with its famous 15th-century ceiling frescoes, needs to be savored, not rushed.

Most people wait hours in line to explore the Vatican, but you get an exclusive, firsthand peek at its most legendary treasures. During this exclusive, skip-the-line small-group tour, slip past the entrance crowds and save time for viewing and discussing artworks, not waiting in line.

Tours are limited to only 13 people, guaranteeing an intimate viewing experience. Your art historian guide provides informative commentary and engaging anecdotes on the works of art on display and the Renaissance artists who created them. Get an in-depth introduction to treasures, such as Raphael’s Rooms, which are hung with paintings from the legendary painter, and the Gallery of Maps, containing colorful 16th-century plans of Italy.

• Skip-the-line, small-group guided tour of the Vatican Museums
• Tours are limited to 13 people for an intimate museum visit
• Slip past the entrance crowds with exclusive admission tickets
• Learn about Renaissance masterworks from an art historian guide

The Vatican Museums are home to some of the world’s most popular attractions, such as the Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s Rooms. This means there are always long wait times, but on this exclusive, skip-the-line guided tour, you breeze past the crowds and enter the museum directly. Limited to only 13 people, the small-group experience covers the highlights of the Vatican—without the wait.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Please note: with this tour you will not Skip the security lines. Security control is mandatory for everyone
Admission fees to the Vatican Museum are not included in the tour rate. Those can be paid directly to your tour guide at the meeting point prior tour departure in cash only. Admission fees are $24.25 USD (24€) for all those between 18 and over. For guests between 6yo and 17yo, admission fees are $16 USD (€15). All students between 18yo and 25yo with a valid student ID, admission fees are $16 USD (€15) per person. To all those infants under 5yo, admission fees are free of charge
If you are a Student between 18yo and 25yo, please select "YOUTH" price section, and specify it to us in the "Special Requirement Section", in this way we can provide for you a reduced ticket. Without any specifications we will provide a ticket for an Adult. Please bring with you a formal Sudent ID to show prior Tour departure.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. 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
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers