Overview
Effortless and Swift, our Skip-the-Line tours and tickets offer timed-entry access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Simply join us at a specified meeting point near the entrance of the Vatican Museums to effortlessly redeem your tickets and receive valuable advice.
Alternatively, rendezvous with your guide and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey, immersing yourself in some of the world's most exquisite art. For a more intimate experience, opt for our small group guided tour upgrade designed for groups of 10 or fewer.
Alternatively, indulge in a First Access upgrade to be among the first to explore the Museums for the day. St. Peter's access is included when available except Wednesdays (NOT included for tickets).
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What's included
Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
All taxes, fees and handling charges
St. Peter's Basilica access when available except Wednesdays (NOT included for tickets).
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Food and drinks
Tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Plan on arriving to our meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance of your selected
departure time. Meet our representative on the steps at Via Tunisi, located at the corner with Via Sebastiano Veniero. They will be holding a sign with the green EcoArt logo.
Good to know
*IMPORTANT* There is no need to come to our redemption point before the actual date and time of the service you booked. Plan on arriving to our meeting point on your selected travel date at least 15 minutes in advance of your selected departure time.
Meet our representative on the steps in front of Via Tunisi 4, at the corner with Viale Vaticano. They will be holding a flag with the green EcoArt logo. Please note the redemption point is an outdoor location, not an office. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Vatican.
What to expect
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Vatican Museums
10 min
Visit the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel on your own or with a guide (if option selected). Tickets provide skip the line access.
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Cortile della Pigna
15 min
Explore one of the Vatican's many open air courtyards. This one is decorated with a giant bronze pinecone sculpture, giving the courtyard its name.
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Sphere within a Sphere
15 min
Access Vatican Museums and discover the famous "Sphere within a Sphere" sculpture.
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Museo Pio Clementino
45 min
The Vatican Museums are divided into many smaller, unique museums. Among them, the Museo Pio Clementino is likely the most important, and the many highlights it contains cannot be missed! Stop at the Octagonal Courtyard for the Laocoonte and the Apollo Belvedere -- or the Round Room for the giant marble bathtub patrolled by an enormous bronze statue of Heracles. Spot a sculpture of your favorite fauna at the Room of the Animals, or just marvel at the 3D painted vaults of the Gallery of the Candelabra.
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Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
20 min
One of the most popular galleries of the Museums, make a stop here and try to spot the Italian cities you have travelled to, or your ancestor's hometown. These hand-painted maps, dating to the late 1500's, can also be admired for the exquisite attention to detail and embellishments. See if you can spot the nod to Christopher Columbus' voyage across the Atlantic...
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Stanze di Raffaello
15 min
Admire Raphael's Rooms -- painted by the master himself and his pupils around the same time as the Sistine Chapel -- and inspired and challenged by Michelangelo's greatest masterpiece.
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Sistine Chapel
30 min
Michelangelo's masterpiece, take time to admire the vaults.
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St. Peter's Basilica
30 min
Admire the beauty of St. Peter's Basilica.
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St. Peter's Square
30 min
Enjoy a beautiful walk around St. Peter's Square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access
Can I cancel Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
Plan on arriving to our meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance of your selected departure time.
What's included?
- Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- St. Peter's Basilica access when available except Wednesdays (NOT included for tickets).
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Vatican Museums, Cortile della Pigna, Sphere within a Sphere, Museo Pio Clementino, Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche, Stanze di Raffaello, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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