Highlights
- Jump the queue to the Vatican Museums and discover all the must-see sites
- Admire over 70,000 exhibits by masters such as da Vinci and Bernini
- See Michelangelo's incredible frescoes and Renaissance art in the Sistine Chapel
- Witness the most well-known Roman sculptures and important masterpieces of art
- Be inspired by the spectacular construction of St. Peter's Basilica dome
Description
Join a guided tour in Rome to discover some of the most important masterpieces of the Greco-Roman world and of Renaissance art at the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry tickets.
Enter the Vatican Museums from the priority entrance, skipping the long waiting hours in the ticket line. Start the tour in the Courtyard of the Armor for a glimpse of the Vatican Gardens, and continue to the Courtyard of the Pine Cone located in the middle of the ancient papal buildings.
Cross some rooms of the Belvedere Palace, the Pope’s former summer residence and now home to the Pius Clementine Museum, which hosts important findings of Greco-Roman art, including the Apollo Belvedere and the Laocoön Group.
Then, arrive at the 3 galleries that take you to the papal apartments – the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Tapestries with works of the Flemish atelier of Peter Van Aelst on display, and the Gallery of Maps with frescoed maps of the Italian territory, commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII.
Includes
Guided tour of the Vatican Museums
Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums
Visit to the Sistine Chapel
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Excludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Dome
Tips
Important Information
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season, the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
- Keep in mind that the Vatican Museums is the third-most visited museum in the world and may be crowded
- This tour visits religious sites, and there is a dress code to be observed. Visitors must be dressed appropriately: sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats are not allowed
- Please be on time. If you arrive late, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule and you will not be entitled to a refund
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
