Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Guided Tour
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Overview
Skip the line, avoid the long queues and explore the Vatican's exceptional collections and the magnificent Sistine Chapel with an expert guide in an intimate group. This extensive and exclusive tour is designed for those eager to experience everything the Vatican has to offer. The Vatican Museums are home to an expansive array of art, featuring stunning sculptures, frescoes, and architectural masterpieces that together form an unparalleled collection found nowhere else in the world. Admire the incredible sculptures, tapestries, paintings, and architectural works of Renaissance masters such as Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, Botticelli, D’Antonio, Rosselli, Signorelli, Della Gatta, Ghirlandaio, Raphael, and of course Michelangelo. Please note that St Peters Basilica is subject to last minute closures and for the papal audience on some Wednesday mornings, entrance can not always be included. In this case there will be an extended tour of the Vatican museums.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (5) Options Available
Option(s)
ENGLISH SEMI-PRIVATE VATICAN
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 WHEN OPEN)
Starting from
$89.62
Option(s)
ENGLISH GROUP VATICAN 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)
SPANISH GROUP VATICAN TOUR
SPANISH GROUP GUIDED TOUR: SPANISH GUIDED TOUR 2.5 HOURS DURATION GROUP SIZE - 20 PAX (SKIP THE LINE ACCESS TO ST.PETER'S BASILICA IF OPEN)
FRENCH GROUP VATICAN TOUR
FRENCH GROUP GUIDED TOUR: FRENCH GUIDED TOUR 2.5 HOURS DURATION GROUP SIZE - 20 PAX (SKIP THE LINE ACCESS TO ST.PETER'S BASILICA IF OPEN)
GERMAN GROUP VATICAN TOUR
GERMAN GROUP GUIDED TOUR: GERMAN GUIDED TOUR 2.5 HOURS DURATION GROUP SIZE - 20 PAX (SKIP THE LINE ACCESS TO ST.PETER'S BASILICA IF OPEN)
Starting from
$118.30
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly in crowded areas
- Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide
- Skip The Line Priority Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets
- St. Peter's Basilica if open on the day of your tour
What's not Included
- Location Pick Up & Drop Off
- Scavi / Necropolis
- Please note that the 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.
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do in this case.
- 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.
- St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures for religous events, and the Papal audience on some Wednesday and Saturday mornings. In the event that it is closed if you have selected the option to visit St. Peter's Basilica you will have an extended tour of the Vatican museums. The Basilica is free to enter and we do not have any control in the event of these closures it is not possible to provide a refund under these circumstances.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.
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