Sightseeing Tours: Skip-the-line Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel & St Peter's

Location: Rome
From $121.96 per person

Date and Participants

About the Experience

Activity itinerary
 
Vatican City 5m
 
Meet your guide at a selected location in Vatican City, from where your guided tour will start!
 
Vatican Museums 1h 30m
 
Admission ticket included
 
Experience the best of the Vatican City with our Highlights of the Vatican Museums tour.
 
Skip the line and delve into the treasures of this holy place, guided by an expert who will reveal the secrets behind the stunning artworks and artifacts.
 
Follow your guide through the Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries, and Gallery of Maps, marveling at the ancient Greek and Roman statues, Flemish tapestries, and detailed maps of Italy. In the Pio-Clementino Museum, home to some of the world's most famous sculptures, you'll see Laocoön and His Sons, the Belvedere Torso, and the magnificent sarcophagus of St. Helen, mother of Constantine.
 
Next, enter the Raphael Rooms and immerse yourself in the Renaissance era of amazing art and literature.
 
See the rooms frescoed by Raphael and admire his most famous work, The School of Athens, as your guide shares insights into the artist's life and influences.
 
Sphere within a Sphere 5m
 
Before entering the museums, join our guide on a brisk walk through the Pinecone Courtyard.
 
Here you'll see the famous ''Sphere within a Sphere'' sculpture.
 
Sistine Chapel 15m
 
Admission ticket included
 
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel One of the most iconic experiences in Vatican City is visiting the Sistine Chapel, and once you step inside, you'll understand why.
 
It's no wonder that this masterpiece is revered as one of the greatest works of art in Western civilization.
 
Since the chapel is a sacred place of worship, speaking is not allowed inside, and your guide won't be able to provide commentary while you're there.
 
But fear not, they'll provide commentary before entering ensuring that you're fully prepared to take in all the wonders of the Sistine Chapel.
 
To gain entry into the Sistine Chapel, both men and women must ensure that their knees and shoulders are covered.
 
Failure to comply might result in the Vatican denying entry to religious sites.
 
We understand that the Roman summers can be scorching, so a great alternative is to bring a shawl, scarf, or jumper with you.
 
Get ready to be spellbound by the sheer grandeur of the Sistine Chapel!
 
St. Peter's Basilica 45m
 
Admission ticket included St. Peter's Basilica - (Except on Wednesdays!)
 
The last stop of your tour brings you to St. Peter's Basilica.
 
Accompanied by your guide, you'll enter through a dedicated corridor for groups, granting swift access to the basilica skipping the long queues that often appear on the square.
 
Inside, you'll have the opportunity to witness the Vatican's most esteemed church, believed to house the remains of St. Peter himself.
 
Your guide will introduce you to the cathedral before you enter to explore on your own, allowing you all the time you need to take in the beauty of this religious site.
 
Admire the architecture and art, including Michelangelo's La Pietà and Bernini's Baldacchino, and bask in the peaceful atmosphere of this spiritual sanctuary.
 
Please note that St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays for the Papal Audience and can occasionally experience other unexpected closures.
 
If this happens, your guide will make up the time at other areas within the Vatican.
 
What's included
 
  • Maximum Group Size of 20!
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  • Passionate English-Speaking Guide
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  • Change to Marvel at The Last Judgement Skip-the-line Entry & Visit to the St. Peter's Church
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  • Including Visit to the Raphael Rooms and Borgia Apartments and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Skip-the-line Tickets and a guided Tour to the Vatican Museums
 
What's Not
  • Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
  • Food & Drinks Service
 
Charge Know before you book
 
Service animals allowed
 
Public transport options are available nearby
 
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
 
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums.
 
No shorts or sleeveless tops are 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.
 
The Vatican generally quiets down again in the late afternoon, but there is a chance the museums may still be crowded while you are inside.
 
You are advised to be ready at the meeting point up to 15 minutes ahead of the start time to ensure a prompt start.
 
After leaving the meeting point, your guide will bring you inside the Vatican Museums.
 
Since we have a strict entrance time, in case of delays and late arrivals, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to add you to the group.
 
Depending on the size of your group, headphones may be used for some tours. In that case, headphones will be provided.
 
owever, you may use your earbuds if you wish Please contact The Tour Guy to book a wheelchair-accessible tour
 
 
Meeting/Redemption Point Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192, Roma, Lazio, Italy
 

Meeting point:
Viale Vaticano, 100
00192 - Rome