Why choose this Vatican City tour ?
This tour is a religious experience in and of itself! See all of the major sites inside the Vatican Museums. Get an up-close look at Michelangelo’s famed artwork in the Sistine Chapel, home to some of history’s greatest masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment.
Our skip the line tickets will save you time and you’ll be guided by one of our top-rated guides. They’re ready to answer your questions and share with you their knowledge of art history, Catholic traditions, and Vatican culture. Afterwards, take your time to soak up the beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace.
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What makes Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour a unique experience ?
Enjoy with your tour guide one of the most important museums of the world. Admire some masterpieces like the Lacoonte. Enter into the smallest country in the world.
Discover one of the Vatican’s numerous outdoor courtyards, distinguished by a massive bronze pinecone sculpture that lends the courtyard its name.
The Vatican Museums consist of several smaller, distinct museums, each offering a unique experience. Among these, the Museo Pio Clementino stands out as one of the most significant, with unmissable highlights. Be sure to visit the Octagonal Courtyard to see the Laocoonte and the Apollo Belvedere, or the Round Room, where a colossal marble bathtub is guarded by a towering bronze statue of Heracles. In the Room of the Animals, you can find sculptures of various creatures, while the Gallery of the Candelabra will leave you in awe with its intricately painted 3D vaults.
One of the most visited galleries in the Museums, this stop invites you to find the Italian cities you’ve visited or perhaps your ancestor’s hometown. These hand-painted maps, created in the late 1500s, are also worth admiring for their remarkable detail and intricate decorations.
Take in the beauty of Raphael’s Rooms, painted by the master and his students around the same period as the Sistine Chapel. These artworks were both inspired by and created in friendly rivalry with Michelangelo’s greatest masterpiece.
Arrive at the final and most famous room of the Vatican Museums: the Sistine Chapel. Home to Michelangelo’s frescoes, see first-hand the artwork that earned Michelangelo his global legacy as one of the best artists of all time.
Privileged entrance to St.Peter’s Basilica and experience its grandeur on your own. IF AVAILABLE.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at the meeting point, Via Sebastiano Veniero 21, at least 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time
- Please arrive on time. Latecomers will neither be accommodated nor refunded
- Please be aware that the passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s might be subject to unexpected closures. In such cases, the tour will be conducted entirely within the museums
- This activity is not suitable for individuals with reduced mobility or wheelchair / electric stroller users
- Don’t forget to bring a valid photo ID as proof of age for children 18 years and under
- Be aware that there might be delays in your visit due to capacity regulations and security checks.
- Remember that the Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have a year-round dress code requiring visitors to cover their shoulders and have their pants/skirts reach their knees. This rule applies to both men and women
- Even if you have a Skip the Line ticket, expect a minor delay of 20-30 minutes due to mandatory security checks conducted by the museum’s security team
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- This tour is not wheelchair nor mobility scooter accessible
- This tour is not recommended for those with mobility impairments
- The Vatican Museums provide free entry for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled with the appropriate certification and provides free entry to caretakers: please inform the local partner when booking if you fit into these requirements
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Wi-fi at the meeting point
- Headsets provided exclusively by the Vatican to hear the guide better
- Privileged entrance to St.Peter’s Basilica and experience its grandeur on your own. IF AVAILABLE
- Guided tour
Not Included
- Tip
- Guided Tour of the Basilica
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Checkandgotours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Vatican.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 628 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please plan to to show up at the CheckandGo Tours office in via Sebastiano Veniero 21 to check-in at the desk at lesat 20 minutes before the tour starts.
Tour reservations have strict timing.
If you arrive late, it will not be possible to join the group, redeem the tickets or reschedule and you will not be entitled to a refund.
