Vatican Museums: Fast Track Guided Tour
Highlights
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Skip-the-line entry and a streamlined tour schedule allows additional time for exploring Rome
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Experience Michelangelo's extraordinary frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
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Highly-rated guides make this our most cost-effective tour option
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Priority access to the Vatican Museums without waiting in line
Summary
This 2.5-hour Vatican Tour is our most budget-friendly, no-frills Vatican tour, providing a concise yet comprehensive experience. Reserve your spot today and our enthusiastic art historian will help you bypass the lines and lead you through the intricate Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel in just two hours.
Tour info
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
20
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English, Spanish, French
Meeting Point
19 Via Sebastiano Veniero, Via Sebastiano Veniero, Roma, Lazio, 00192
Dropoff location
Vatican City, 00120
Why take this tour?
Join your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and gain immediate access to what many consider the world’s most prized art collection.
Your guide, familiar with every corner of the museums, will efficiently navigate through the more than 1,200 artworks. The tour while highlighting the Raphael Rooms, the classical Greek and Roman sculptures in the Belvedere Courtyard, and the Gallery of Maps and keeping the focus on the main attraction: the Sistine Chapel.
As you walk through the former papal residences, your guide will identify important artworks dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome, explaining how these classical pieces influenced the artistic brilliance of Renaissance Italy.
A substantial portion of this tour focuses on the magnificent Sistine Chapel, covering everything from its initial commission to the final details added by Michaelangelo Buonarroti himself. You’ll discover the authentic story of this remarkable yet troubled artist, who identified as a sculptor rather than a painter, yet devoted years painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet above. Understand the physical and mental toll this project took on the artist as your guide helps separate mythology, historical facts, and Hollywood dramatizations about this legendary artistic achievement.
Your guide, familiar with every corner of the museums, will efficiently navigate through the more than 1,200 artworks. The tour while highlighting the Raphael Rooms, the classical Greek and Roman sculptures in the Belvedere Courtyard, and the Gallery of Maps and keeping the focus on the main attraction: the Sistine Chapel.
As you walk through the former papal residences, your guide will identify important artworks dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome, explaining how these classical pieces influenced the artistic brilliance of Renaissance Italy.
A substantial portion of this tour focuses on the magnificent Sistine Chapel, covering everything from its initial commission to the final details added by Michaelangelo Buonarroti himself. You’ll discover the authentic story of this remarkable yet troubled artist, who identified as a sculptor rather than a painter, yet devoted years painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet above. Understand the physical and mental toll this project took on the artist as your guide helps separate mythology, historical facts, and Hollywood dramatizations about this legendary artistic achievement.
What’s included?
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Skip the entrance queue at the Vatican and move ahead of other visitors -
Access to the Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel -
Comprehensive guided Vatican Museums experience with an expert Vatican tour guide -
Visit to the Belvedere Courtyard and Greek and Roman Sculpture collections -
Access to St. Peter's Basilica
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Food and drinks
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
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Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
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Max 20 participants per tour
Before you go
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Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered
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Tour departs rain or shine
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Passports are not required for entry to the Vatican Museums
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Powerbanks are not allowed inside the Vatican museums. Please leave them at the cloakroom or at our office before the visit
Cancellation Policy
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Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
If you've chosen the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.
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