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Friendly and efficient.
Friendly. No hassles or problems. Completely as advertised. Able to get last minute tickets easily for family.
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First Track Entry Tickets To Vatican Museum And Sistine Chapel
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $44 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 11 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 18
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- MD NASIM
- Meeting point
- From Metro A Line station OTTAVIANO Take Via Gulio cesare and first Left Via Vespasiano number 65 "XPLORE ROME"Travelers can easily go to the meeting point through Google Maps or by hiring a taxi.Please kindly arrive on meeting points at least 15 minutes before your booking time. Thanks
Description
Some of the most well-known works of art in the world are found in Vatican City. One of the most well-known examples of Renaissance architecture is St. Peter's Basilica, which was designed by Bramante, Michelangelo, Giacomo della Porta, Maderno, and Bernini. The Last Judgement by Michelangelo and the ceiling by Perugino, Domenico Ghirlandaio, and Botticelli are among the well-known frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Raphael and Fra Angelico are among the artists who created the interior decorations of the Vatican.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 20 times a day, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 18–65)
- $44
- Senior (ages 66+)
- $44
- Youth (ages 11–17)
- $40
- Child (ages 6–10)
- $40
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 2:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:11 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
During the Roman Republic, the name "Vatican" was already in use for the Age of Situated between the Janiculum, Vatican Hill, and Monte Mario, and extending down to the Aventine Hill and up to the junction of the Cremer Creek, Vatican is a marshy area on the west bank of the Tiber, across from the city of Rome. Part of the Vatican Hill and the surrounding former Vatican Fields comprise the territory of Vatican City. Along with several other structures, this area is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Apostolic Palace, the Sistine Chapel, and museums.
Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel serves as the chapel of the Papal Chapel, one of the two bodies of the papal household, known as the Papal Court until 1968, despite being the site of papal conclaves. There were roughly 200 persons in the Papal Chapel under Pope Sixth IV's reign in the late fifteenth century, including priests, Vatican officials, and well-known laypeople. The Papal Calendar stipulated that the entire Papal Chapel had to convene on fifty different occasions each year. 35 of these 50 events were masses, eight of which were held in basilicas, usually St. Peter's, and drew sizable crowds.
What's included
Included
Fast Track Entry Tickets to Vatican Museum
Fast Track Entry Tickets to Sistine Chapel
Not included
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Dinner
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
11 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $44 is 61% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,083 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
First Track Entry Tickets To Vatican Museum And Sistine Chapel lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $44 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 20 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–10 pay from $40, adults from $44. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is From Metro A Line station OTTAVIANO Take Via Gulio cesare and first Left Via Vespasiano number 65 "XPLORE ROME". Travelers can easily go to the meeting point through Google Maps or by hiring a taxi. Please kindly arrive on meeting points at least 15 minutes before your booking time. Thanks. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by MD NASIM.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Costly but saves fine!
Wow! You will certainly poop ahead in the line, the surcharge is quite high. So if you have lots of time, you might want to just wait in the line. Otherwise, it is certainly worth.
Operator response
Thanks a lot to give chance to proof our abilities. Thanks
A
Horrible I was fooled
I had to go pick up the tickets to an agency My visit with a guide was cancelled and I was not refunded the difference in money, I was 3 hours waiting
Operator response
Im sorry for your communication problems. You booked tickets at 11.30 . Before you arrive i just ask if you want you can enter same time or you can enter afternoon ( because morning time was very crowded inside vatican) you said ok I will go afternoon, so what is my fault? Because I don't know when I ask you about entry time I think you don't understand !
E
Great guidance
Highly recommend! We didn’t have a clue what to do or where to go but they made everything super easy for us. When we collected our tickets we were also given a map and they told us the best way to navigate the museums and which order to do which sections. One of the guides then walked us to the entrance and explained how we got through to the reserved entrance. Everything was easy to understand and made our trip much more enjoyable
Operator response
Thank you very much. Our target is tourist satisfaction and happiness.
L
Great experience but make...
Great experience but make sure you meet tour operator by at least 30 minutes before scheduled meeting time.
Operator response
Thank you for choosing us. We try our best .
J
Nice trip
The Vatican Museum are beautiful with art galleries around. The main reason for visiting was to see the Sistine Chapel which was, understandably, Raphel room,right at the end of all the exhibitions. Be on time. If you're early you won't get in til your time slot. If you're late you won't get in period. Moust recommend
Operator response
Thank you very much. We try our best
M
Excellent Trip
Trip was really excellent 👌. Communication with tour operator was really good. Because of fast track ticket, there was no queue at all. Highly recommended.
Operator response
Thank you . Always we try to do best services.
M
Excellent trip
Communication with tour operator was Top👌. There was no queues at all because I had first track tickets. Worth it for the price.. highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you.
C
Bad experience, missed the Vatican..
Never got the tickets. The guide changed our time several times and was the least accommodating person to work with
Operator response
I'm sorry sir.you booked at 8.00 am I already confirmed your ticket, but you missed the time you said you are coming around 45 minutes later. So what can I do ?
C
Paying double the price for JUST skip the line (no guide)
I was disappointed by this. Once I learned the cost of the actual ticket and that there wasn’t even a guide it kind of baffled me. If you’re okay with just the skip the line ticket but know you’re paying twice the amount with no guide, then this should be fine. I was able to get through the Vatican fast but that’s what happens when you have no one helping you.
Operator response
It's true what's you are saying the price, but skip the line price is always different from (regular)those people standing on the line 2/3 hours.
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