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Skip the Line "Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel" Tour.

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Skip the Line "Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel" Tour.

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Skip the line and experience the grandeur of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this captivating tour. Marvel at the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo as you explore the 11 museums and 2,000 rooms filled with art and history. With priority access, you'll skip the long queues and have more time to soak in the beauty of this iconic site. The tour takes you through the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel, where you can admire Michelangelo's famous ceiling painting. The total duration of the tour is approximately 120 to 180 minutes, ensuring you have ample time to immerse yourself in the wonders of the Vatican City. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the treasures of Rome's most famous landmark.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 2 hours - 3 hours
  • Suitable for 1-4 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience & Audio Guided
  • Skip the Line Access to Vatican Museums
  • Admire Famous Artworks by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo
  • Explore the Spectacular Sistine Chapel
  • Visit St. Peter's Basilica, an Architectural Masterpiece
  • Enjoy Priority Access and No Waiting in Line
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • Professional guide
  • Priority access to the Vatican Museums
  • Headphones to hear the guide clearly
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel
  • Tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and beverages
  • Tickets for the Dome of San Pietro
  • Visit to the Dome of San Pietro

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums are Christian and art museums located within the city limits of the Vatican City. They exhibit works from the immense collection accumulated by the popes over the centuries, including some of the most famous Roman sculptures and the most important Renaissance art masterpieces in the world.

Admission Included

Sistine Chapel

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is one of the most famous works of the High Renaissance. In the center of the ceiling decoration are nine scenes from the Book of Genesis of which The Creation of Adam is the best known, the hands of God and Adam are reproduced in countless imitations. The complex project includes several series of single figures, both clothed and nude, which allowed Michelangelo to fully demonstrate his ability to create a huge variety of poses for the human figure and has since provided an extremely influential modeling model for other artists.

Admission Included

St. Peter's Square

St. Peter's Basilica is one of the largest structures in the world and the largest of the papal basilicas. This basilica, considered an architectural work of great importance due to the vastness of its facade and the quality of its work, attracts visitors from all over the world every year who come to see the greatest sculptures of the time and enjoy a work that it took centuries to complete.

More about this experience

Introduction

Step into the Vatican and immerse yourself in the heart of Christianity with the Skip the Line "Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel" Tour. As the smallest country in the world, the Vatican is a powerhouse of history, art, and religious significance. With 11 museums, 7 kilometers of galleries, chapels, and rooms, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through time and culture.

What to expect?

During this tour, visitors can anticipate a mesmerizing experience filled with awe-inspiring works of art. Admire renowned masterpieces by legendary artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo, which adorn the walls of over 2,000 rooms within the Vatican City. Marvel at the famous Sistine Chapel and its legendary ceiling, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. Witness the sublime beauty of The Creation of Adam, an iconic depiction of divine creation.

Who is this for?

This tour is ideal for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone seeking a profound spiritual journey. It caters to individuals of all ages and backgrounds who wish to explore the extraordinary cultural heritage of the Vatican. Whether you are a devout Christian or simply drawn to the beauty of art, this tour offers something for everyone.

Why book this?

By booking the Skip the Line "Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel" Tour, you gain priority access and bypass long queues, maximizing your time to explore this treasure trove of art and spirituality. With the guidance of experienced professionals, you can fully immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural significance of the Vatican, ensuring a memorable and educational experience. Prepare to be captivated by the world-class masterpieces and architectural wonders that make the Vatican a must-visit destination.

Good to know

Please note that the total duration of the tour is approximately 120 to 180 minutes. The meeting point is at Piazza della Città Leonina, in front of Bar Leonina, where you will meet your guide. It is essential to arrive at least 30 minutes before the tour departure time.

Reviews

Previous visitors have expressed their awe and satisfaction with the Skip the Line "Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel" Tour. They praise the knowledgeable guides who provide enriching insights and make the experience truly unforgettable. Many highlight the breathtaking beauty of the Sistine Chapel, describing it as a profound spiritual encounter. Overall, reviews emphasize the value of bypassing long lines and the exceptional quality of the tour. Experience the Vatican like never before. Book the Skip the Line "Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel" Tour and embark on a mesmerizing journey through art, history, and spirituality.

Reviews

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4 (34)

Tiffany_W

My family and I travelled all the way from Atlanta, Georgia, USA for Holy Week and a tour of the Vatican the day before Easter. We arrived at the meeting point at the advised time by Viator only to be told aviator gave us the wrong time. The tour had already started and there were no more tours before our trip ended. We were and are devastated. We spent thousands of dollars and time off to come experience this. We have the email and showed the tour operator who advised they never do yours at 3 pm which was the purchased tour time by Viator. I will never use Viator again and will continue to encourage all of my colleagues and friends to never use them so they don’t ever have to go through such a disappointment. Horrible experience.

BTetal

Definitely do this...the line to buy tickets, even in February, was enormous. A bit of a curve ball is that you can't pick up your tickets until 15 before your assigned time. However, the office is maybe 4 minutes from the entrance. The museum itself is always crowded but spectacular. An obvious must.

jeffreyb705

I need to give a huge and much-belated shoutout to Valentina and Around the City for the Vatican tour. Let's just say that through our poor planning we were hopelessly late for a September visit -- but she sprinted with us up to the door and got us in to see the Sistine Chapel right ahead of the close. Valentina and her team are committed to seeing that visitors get the best of this amazing attraction.

MoPour

Very enjoyable day with a tour guide, visited the dome amazing experience, definitely must see and worth every penny. Would definitely recommend a guide otherwise you could miss a lot..

Alison W

The tour company were great, very organised and take you right to the entrance and give you clear directions. Once inside, be prepared for there to be A LOT of people, it's a bit like herding sheep round the museums but ........ it is worth it for that feeling of being in such a historic place. Make sure you also go outside after and stand in St Peter's Square, which is also amazing.

mary h

Seeing the Sistine Chapel had long been on my Bucket List. I was aware that the Vatican Museums were vast, but had no real sense of the true scale. Getting to the Sistine Chapel was our focus - we had been to the Colleseum in the morning and our energy levels were flagging - so we walked straight through many of the halls exhibiting the treasures of the Vatican. In our hurry I felt we had missed out, so if returning, would allow plenty of time to see the Museum properly. But, the Sistine Chapel was wonderful! Having seen pictures in books etc I still wasn't prepared for how awe-inspiring it would be. The staff were very helpful - my mother was using a wheelchair - and made sure that her passage around the corridors and into the Chapel was as comfortable as possible. Thank you!

Richard_N

So you want to see the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. We did this tour because we wanted to not wait in line. So did 5 zillion other people. The tour group people were friendly and we found the meeting place easy. The skip the line, we waited maybe 15 min to get in, so that wasn't bad. Once you're in, we shuffled up to the museums (shuffled because of the millions of people touring this). Now you have to go through each museum/room on a snake like trail to get to the Sistine Chapel. No short cuts. It's cool to see the museums and was amazing to see the Sistine Chapel. I'm happy we did this, but it was VERY crowded. Afterwards, we went outside to see St Peter's Square. I kinda wished we spent the time at St Peter's basilica and toured that instead. The square is amazing.

Mishtaku

When planning the trip, we wanted to make the most of our time and skipping the line made the entire day more memorable. Staff was very kind and always smiling, knowledgable about the history and most importantly, they treated us like we were guests in their home. I would recommend this experience to both my family and friends. My trip to Rome was made special by this tour and next time I go back to Rome I am probably going to have another go at it ;)

angela k

The organisation was great but inside you are just herded around like sheep. Long walk through the museums before you are allowed into the Sistine chapel. An empty hall packed with people and security men trying to get you through as quickly as possible. Yes the mural is fabulous but it is no longer a holy place there is no ambience that I have felt in other religious buildings. This is just a money-making attractions. Very sad

lucrezia g

We booked the skip the line ticket on viator,the time was respected and actually even had the change to get in 5 mins before. The skip, very nice and adorable by the way, walked us till the entrance so that we could not get lost.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-03-29 01:48