Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-line Guided Tour
Overview
Join our Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided tour and discover some of the most important places of Christianity.
An expert Vatican Museum guide will lead you to discover the smallest country in the world that holds the largest collection of masterpieces, such as Michelangelo's and Raffaello's frescoes, sculptures of Greek, Egyptian and Roman Ages, ancient maps and tapestries e much much more...
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets for Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
- All Fees and Taxes
- Fast track entrance for St. Peter's Basilica
- Headsets
- Licensed guide
- Food & Drink
- Pick-up and Drop- off service
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- From August 6th 2021 cultural sites in Italy will be legally required to ask their customers to show a "Green pass" (the health certificate is known in Italy, proves that the bearer has been fully vaccinated, has recovered from Covid-19 within the past six months, or has received a negative test result in the past 48 hours) before they’re allowed to enter. People from EU and Schengen zone countries, as well as the US, Canada, Uk Israel, and Japan, need to show equivalent health documents issued in their own country.
- The time of this tour may vary. In that case we will send you a message or an email, please leave a telephone number available, with an internet connection. Thank you
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants under 5 years old are free
- Children discount is applied from 6 up 18 years old with a valid ID card to be shown on site
- During religious holidays and special events (Audiences, Beatifications, Masses of the Pope) the Basilica is not accessible. The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica..
- The Sistine Chapel can be subject of sudden closures: the tour can suffer delays.
- Mandatory dress code for men, women and children: shoulders and knees must be covered, otherwise the access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica will be denied
- The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
- Everyone has to pass security check before entering. Strictly forbidden objects: luggages, glass bottles, weapons, flammable liquids etc..
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Skip-the-line tickets for Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Fast track entrance for St. Peter's Basilica.
- Headsets.
- Licensed guide.
- Food & Drink.
- Pick-up and Drop- off service.
- Gratuities.
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 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-line Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- From August 6th 2021 cultural sites in Italy will be legally required to ask their customers to show a "Green pass" (the health certificate is known in Italy, proves that the bearer has been fully vaccinated, has recovered from Covid-19 within the past six months, or has received a negative test result in the past 48 hours) before they’re allowed to enter. People from EU and Schengen zone countries, as well as the US, Canada, Uk Israel, and Japan, need to show equivalent health documents issued in their own country.
- The time of this tour may vary. In that case we will send you a message or an email, please leave a telephone number available, with an internet connection. Thank you
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-line Guided Tour 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 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets for Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
- All Fees and Taxes
- Fast track entrance for St. Peter's Basilica
- Headsets
- Licensed guide
- Food & Drink
- Pick-up and Drop- off service
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- From August 6th 2021 cultural sites in Italy will be legally required to ask their customers to show a "Green pass" (the health certificate is known in Italy, proves that the bearer has been fully vaccinated, has recovered from Covid-19 within the past six months, or has received a negative test result in the past 48 hours) before they’re allowed to enter. People from EU and Schengen zone countries, as well as the US, Canada, Uk Israel, and Japan, need to show equivalent health documents issued in their own country.
- The time of this tour may vary. In that case we will send you a message or an email, please leave a telephone number available, with an internet connection. Thank you
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants under 5 years old are free
- Children discount is applied from 6 up 18 years old with a valid ID card to be shown on site
- During religious holidays and special events (Audiences, Beatifications, Masses of the Pope) the Basilica is not accessible. The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica..
- the Sistine Chapel can be subject of sudden closures: the tour can suffer delays.
- Mandatory dress code for men, women and children: shoulders and knees must be covered, otherwise the access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica will be denied
- The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
- Everyone has to pass security check before entering. Strictly forbidden objects: luggages, glass bottles, weapons, flammable liquids etc..
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
