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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Ticket with Greeter

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Rome, Italy
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Overview

With these exclusive skip-the-line access tickets you will have immediate entry to the famous Vatican Museums, bypassing the long line and crowds. View one of the largest art collections in the world at your leisure, before viewing the infamous Sistine Chapel. Then, make your way to St Peter's Basilica and gaze at the stunning architecture. Meet your coordinator on the day of the tour at the designated meeting spot noted in your voucher. There you will receive your tickets to enter the museums.

What's Included

  • Skip the Line entry tickets

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Vatican Museums
    Viale Vaticano, Vatican City 00120, Italy

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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    Vatican Museums

    With these exclusive skip-the-line access tickets, you will enter the Museums bypassing the line and crowds.
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    25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Sistine Chapel

    The visit to the Sistine Chapel is included in your Vatican Museums ticket.From January 12 through March 31, the Vatican Museums will be carrying out special conservation work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment inside the Sistine Chapel. During this time, a scaffolding structure will cover the entire Last Judgment wall. The Sistine Chapel will remain open and fully accessible, but this specific artwork will not be visible during the restoration period. Thank you for your understanding as this masterpiece receives important care.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Please keep in mind these tickets are timed, and in the event you are late and miss your time slot there is no possibility of reimbursement
    • Access to the Raphael Rooms is contingent upon crowd conditions, timing constraints, and guard-regulated routes. Including them may not always be feasible. In these cases, your tour guide will exercise discretion to adjust the itinerary, ensuring a high-quality experience.
    • IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Ticket with Greeter?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-6718P52

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    What's Included

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    • Skip the Line entry tickets

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Please keep in mind these tickets are timed, and in the event you are late and miss your time slot there is no possibility of reimbursement
    • Access to the Raphael Rooms is contingent upon crowd conditions, timing constraints, and guard-regulated routes. Including them may not always be feasible. In these cases, your tour guide will exercise discretion to adjust the itinerary, ensuring a high-quality experience.
    • IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican
    • BOTH men and women must have their knees and shoulders covered when entering places of worship including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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