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Skip the Line Guided Tour Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $125 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 3.7 / 5 · 60 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Heart of Rome and Go
- Meeting point
- Please come at the meeting point at "Via Candia 131". Our host will be there.
Description
To visit the highlights of Vatican City and skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Join a knowledgeable license guide for a visit Vatican Museums one of the most impressive art collection of the world. After visit the collection of Vatican Museum then go for Sistine Chapel. When finished the Sistine Chapel then get the direct access to the St. Peter's Basilica (depends on the Vatican Authority).
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 7 times a day, 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 17
- Adult (ages 17+)
- $124
- Child (ages 6–16)
- $120
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:10 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, the chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it between 1473 and 1481.
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Historical Museum was founded in 1973 at the behest of Pope Paul VI and was initially hosted in environments under the Square Garden. In 1987, it moved to the main floor of the Apostolic Palace of the Lateran where it opened in March 1991. Here you will see the Vatican Museum, Pine Cone Courtyard, Pio Clementino Museum, Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Gallery of the Geographical Maps, Sistine Chapel, and Privilege entrance of St. Peter's Basilica.
What's included
Included
License Guide
Audio headsets for listening guide always
Admission Ticket to Vatican Museum
Access to the Sistine Chapel
Not included
Transport
Food and Drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.7
60 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $125 is 10% above the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,082 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Must match each name and surname with the passport or identity documents
- Must bring the passport or identity document
- No prove with the name and surname with the identity document there will be no visit and refund
- No any proper name there will be disqualify for the visit and refund
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Skip the Line Guided Tour Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel take?
Skip the Line Guided Tour Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Skip the Line Guided Tour Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel cost?
Prices start at $125 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 Skip the Line Guided Tour Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 7 departures a day between 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
How much does Skip the Line Guided Tour Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel cost for children?
Children aged 6–16 pay from $120, adults from $124. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Skip the Line Guided Tour Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please come at the meeting point at "Via Candia 131". Our host will be there. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Skip the Line Guided Tour Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Skip the Line Guided Tour Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 60 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Heart of Rome and Go.
Reviews(60)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Book at your own risk
They completely messed up our reservation by changing the time and meeting place last minute. When we showed up they kind of told us they messed up, then tried to give us a different booking without a guide when we paid for a guide, gave us a half drawn map on how to get to the Vatican, and sent us on our way… not at all what we paid for.
Operator response
You have booked the tour and we also have provided the tour. As it is high season sometimes needs to change. As that reason we have sent you the changing time one day before the visit. We have provided you the guided tour through the Vatican inside. We sincerely apologise for any dissatisfaction.
A
I am going to book again...
I am going to book again to do the tour with my family. It was a great experience, and I recommend the tour. My guide, a woman in Teva sandals, was great.
Operator response
Thanks a lot for your booking with us.
M
We got in without waiting...
We got in without waiting our explained everything so that we all understood - even though we had elderly people he did his best to keep on time
Operator response
Thanks a lot for your time to write.
C
Vatican experience
It started out chaotic with waiting in a 20 minute line in the heat before getting to the ticket area where our guide left us to pick up the tickets. Then getting inside was another long wait of tour guides fighting about who was next. Our guide was quiet and repeated herself at the start but the tour picked up and became more interesting after a bit. Hence, the 3 stars.
Operator response
Thanks for your time to write. We will see this matter.
C
Value for money
Very informative and saves a lot of time as you dont need to join the line. Would definitely recommend this tour to avoid wasting your time.
Operator response
Thanks a lot for your valuable time to write.
N
Great
We had a great time with our tour guide Maggy she was great and very knowledgeable… I would highly recommend this tour
Operator response
Thanks a lot for your writing to us.
D
Lot of information about the Vatican
Great - skip the line - tour, you don't need to wait in a long queue outside. It took us 5 minutes to get in. Our guide gave us a lot of information about the Vatican - art, architecture, and history. Also ST. Peters Basilica went easy and fast. This part was without the guide guy. So we stayed there as long as we wanted. Only one negative thing - The tour went very fast, I would like to have a few more stops to take pictures and enjoy all the art. The museum was crowded that day (Monday), didn't enjoy the views while moving with all the people and trying to not get lost from our group.
Operator response
As it is group tour there is a limited time to see we agree. When you have a Private tour you will get a time to see all together. Thanks for your time to write.
K
Good basic tour
Leonardo was good. It was crazy busy. Way too many people in one area. Otherwise, worth it to see Vatican City.
Operator response
Thanks for your experience with us.
S
👌🏻 perfect experience!
Such a great experience! Meeting location was easy to find and quick to check in! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly! Loved all the details and stories he shared with us! We skipped all the lines and had a once in a lifetime experience! Thank you so much!
Operator response
Thanks a lot to take the tour from us and your time to write.
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