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Skip-the-line Night Tour Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel

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Overview

The Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel see all there is to see on this comprehensive half-day tour of the Vatican.  You have privileged entry with skip-the-line tickets and the services of a local guide to visit the Vatican highlights including the Raphael Rooms , the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps and the ancient Greek and Roman Statues in the Pio-Clementino Museums.

What's Included

  • Professional art historian guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • All activities
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private transportation
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Viale Vaticano
Roma RM, Italy

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Vatican Museums

You meet with your guide at the entrance to the museums and bypassing the long queues of tourists you can deposit your belongings and take a comfort break in the Vatican cloakrooms.  It is then straight to the first port of call on this marvelous tour. You visit the rooms where ancient Roman and Greek statues are displayed.  When the Popes ruled all of Central Italy artworks collected from the excavations in the city of Rom were all bought to the Vatican.  Your guide has an encyclopedic knowledge of everything in the museums and will tell you about the masterpieces; the Belvedere Apollo, the Torso, the busts of Claudius and Hadrian and the sarcophagi of Helen and Constance, mother and daughter of he Emperor. Constantine.  You visit the Room of Animals and the Gallery of Candelabra, stepping over ancient mosaics and coming face to face with the statues of Diana of Ephesus, the Muses and many famous Greek philosophers. Then it is then on the  Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps before you enter the Sobiesky Room with its vast canvas, the largest in the Vatican.  You will then see Michelangelo’s famous Parnassus and School of Athens in the rooms the artist painted for Pope Julius II.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Of all the Vatican’s famous treasurers none can compare with the Sistine Chapel, the most visited site in Italy.  Learn about Michelangelo’s Last Judgment, the Creation of Adam and the Genesis as well as the frescoes painted by Botticelli, Perugino and other Renaissance Master, including the Stories of Moses and Jesus.   You guide has fascinating anecdotes and secrets to tell you about these magnificent artworks.  The chapel is not just an artistic delight; it is still in use today, hosting the conclave to elect a new Pope.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-the-line Night Tour Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-the-line Night Tour Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Professional art historian guide.
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
  • All activities.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Private transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Skip-the-line Night Tour Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-line Night Tour Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Professional art historian guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • All activities
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.

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