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Vatican Tour: Skip-the-Line Museum & Chapel
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Roma
Embark on a Vatican Museum tour and explore the iconic Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, or the Rafael Rooms. Skip the queues and immerse yourself in the beauty of these world-renowned masterpieces.
Embark on a Vatican Museum tour and explore the iconic Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, or the Rafael Rooms. Skip the queues and immerse yourself in the beauty of these world-renowned masterpieces.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sistine Chapel - - Discover the Sistine Chapel.
- Admire the paintings of the genius Michaelangelo.
- Know all the details and secrets of the most important paintings of the Vatican City.
- Vatican Museums - - Discover the Treasures of the Vatican Museums with a professional Art Historian.
- Explore one of the most important collection of…
- Sistine Chapel - - Discover the Sistine Chapel.
- Admire the paintings of the genius Michaelangelo.
- Know all the details and secrets of the most important paintings of the Vatican City.
- Vatican Museums - - Discover the Treasures of the Vatican Museums with a professional Art Historian.
- Explore one of the most important collection of masterpieces and artifacts of all the world.
- St. Peter’s Basilica - - Discover the Biggest church of the World.
- Admire the bronze Baldachin of St. Peter
- See the Throne of St. Peter
- Explore the Pietà of Michelangelo
What's Included
- Skip the Line VIP Tickets
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour
- St. Peter’s Basilica or Rafael Rooms Tour
- If St. Peter’s Basilica is closed, Rafael Rooms will be visited instead
- Skip the Line VIP Tickets
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour
- St. Peter’s Basilica or Rafael Rooms Tour
- If St. Peter’s Basilica is closed, Rafael Rooms will be visited instead
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions
- St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to last minute closure
- Transportation to/from attractions
- St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to last minute closure
Additional Information
Bypass the lengthy queues and dive directly into the marvels of the Vatican with exclusive skip-the-line access! Delve into the awe-inspiring Vatican Museums, where every corner reveals a masterpiece. The expertly guided itinerary showcases the most important treasures, ensuring the finest experience.
Then, step into the legendary Sistine Chapel and…
Bypass the lengthy queues and dive directly into the marvels of the Vatican with exclusive skip-the-line access! Delve into the awe-inspiring Vatican Museums, where every corner reveals a masterpiece. The expertly guided itinerary showcases the most important treasures, ensuring the finest experience.
Then, step into the legendary Sistine Chapel and marvel at Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes, including the captivating Last Judgment. Experience this world-renowned masterpiece up close—an unforgettable moment.
Finally, discover St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world, or, if unavailable, admire the exquisite Raphael Rooms, a gem of the Italian Renaissance.
- A copy of your Passport, ID or Driving license is required to visit the Vatican State
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before Tour Start Time
- Please cover between your shoulders and knees to be allowed inside the Vatican
- Please note that St. Peter’s Basilica can be closed last minute for private services, in such cases the guide will take you to Rafael Rooms
- Wheelchairs and strollers are not allowed
- TOP VIP Group Tours are small group of Max 12 visitors
- VIP Group Tours are small group of Max 20 visitors
- For information or assistance to reach the meeting point please contact us directly on our phone number
- This tour does not include climbing the Dome
- We Highly recommend to avoid street vendors around the Vatican Area as they may give you incorrect information
- Please don’t go directly to The Vatican Museums Entrance without our Guide
- Security Controls and Tickets scanning can require up to 30 minutes before getting inside
- In case that St. Peter’s Basilica is not accessible, the tour will be redirected to visit Rafael Rooms
- Pets and dogs are not allowed
- In the event of flight or train delays, strikes, or taxi no-shows, the activity cannot be rescheduled, and no refunds will be provided.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Not Wheelchair Accessible
- Not suitable for persons with difficulties to move
Location
Viale Vaticano, 100
Viale Vaticano
Viale Vaticano 100, Rome, at the top of the stairs nearby Caffè Vaticano across the road from Vatican Museums’ Main Entrance. Our guide will be waiting for You holding a sign that says '' Tours of Rome ''
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_b
Mar 1, 2025
Wonderful tour - Elizabeth was wonderful and knowledgeable. Great tour. She got us through the crowds. We saw all the great sights.
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Odyssey13109749353
Jan 26, 2025
Beautiful experience - A 100% worth it. Absolutely stunning. Our tour guide had so much knowledge about everything. She was very kind and funny too. She made it a really nice time. I really enjoyed it.
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Megan_h
Jan 13, 2025
A kind and informative... - A kind and informative guide, passionate on the topic both religion and art. Kept an eye out so nobody ever got lost in the crowd.
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Jason_g
Jan 5, 2025
I really enjoyed seeing... - I really enjoyed seeing the Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Cathedral, and the painting of Socrates and Plato.
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261francois
Jan 5, 2025
An unforgettable spiritual communion at St. Peter's Basilica - Attending Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, receiving Communion, walking through the Holy Door and receiving the Pope’s blessing was one of the most spiritually rewarding experiences of our lives. It’s a moment that blends faith, art, history, and incredible universal energy.
Participating in a mass in St. Peter’s Basilica is already a unique experience, but receiving communion in this iconic place was deeply moving. The priests present, numerous to respond to the influx of the faithful, distribute communion in a perfect organization despite the crowd. This sacred gesture, carried out under the vaults of this masterpiece of Christian art, offered me a moment of intense reflection and inner peace.
Walking through the Holy Door, opened for the Holy Year, reinforced this sense of union with the history of the Christian faith. This act, a symbol of grace and forgiveness, was accompanied by personal prayers for peace and hope. The sense of spiritual renewal is even more palpable when it is shared with pilgrims from all over the world.
The papal blessing urbi et orbi, given at the end of Mass from the altar or St. Peter’s Square, is a moment charged with collective emotion. Seeing the Pope and receiving his words of comfort and encouragement is a heartbreaking experience. This moment brings together believers and curious in an atmosphere of prayer and universal communion.
The basilica itself is a masterpiece. Receiving communion under Bernini’s majestic Baldacchino, with Michelangelo’s dome and Pietà in the background, makes the experience even more meaningful. You can feel the greatness and spirituality that have passed through centuries in this sacred space.
Tips for a successful visit with communion:
1. Come early. To participate in Mass and receive Communion, it is advisable to arrive well in advance, especially during major liturgical events.
2. Prepare yourself spiritually: If possible, participate in a confession before Mass for an even more rewarding experience.
3. Reserve if necessary: Some papal masses require free tickets that are best booked online or at the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household.
In conclusion:
Receiving communion in St. Peter’s Basilica, while passing through the Holy Door and receiving the Pope’s blessing, is a spiritual experience that goes beyond words. This moment of faith, introspection and artistic beauty is a must-see for anyone looking to experience an authentic encounter with their spirituality or discover one of the greatest treasures of Christianity. I recommend anyone visiting Rome to have this unique experience at least once in their life.
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Wade_h
Jan 5, 2025
Tour guide was... - Tour guide was knowledgeable and was well spoken! Giving us an amazing tour of the Vatican museum, Sistine Chapel and the Vatican City
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Shruti_k
Jan 3, 2025
This tour was perfect to... - This tour was perfect to tour all the major attractions in Vatican City. Our guide, Manny, was very knowledgeable. Skip the line tickets were very useful to avoid long lines. I should note that there wasn’t a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, instead you can explore it on your own pace. However our guide did go over some of the important parts of the basilica to help us navigate around before we went into the Basilica. Although the tour can be overwhelming as it covers so many important sites and provides so much information, it is perfect for anyone wanting to learn all about the Vatican in a short period of time.
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Becky_r
Jan 9, 2025
Viatours the Vatican - Beautiful works, good, knowledgeable guide. For our group, it took too long getting through the museum part. It was almost like the guide needed us to take extra time for some reason. It was also very crowded the day we were there.
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Michael_s
Jan 25, 2025
Avoid Wednesdays - Vatican museum was quite interesting. Sistine Chapel amazing. Guide explained everything we were about to see prior to entry as it is a quiet place. Could have used more time to really take it all in a look at the details. BIG ISSUE: We went on this tour on a Wednesday. St. Peter's Basilica is CLOSED to visitors on Wednesdays. This should be prominent in the tour description on the Viator site. Our entire group was very disappointed.
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Freedom39469716343
Jan 19, 2025
Tour - It was an Ok experience. You will need to be patient because the crowds are horrendous, Theres alot going on there to take in but with the crowds you just had to push through them.
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