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Tours/Rome/Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
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Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

4.4(100)Rome2h 15min
VIATOR3.3(20)TRIPADVISOR4.7(80)
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
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Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

At a glance

Duration
2h 15min
Price from
$143 / person
Location
Rome, Italy
Rating
4.4 / 5 · 100 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
7 HILLS TOURS
Meeting point
Closest metrostop CIPRO

Description

Enter a world of Renaissance art and intrigue on a 2 hour tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Using a skip-the-line ticket, you’ll avoid the long general entrance line to discover the art and architecture straight away. See works by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci;  admire the artwork of the Sistine Chapel

Schedule & prices

Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
11:15 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 19+)
$143
Youth (ages 13–18)
$126
Child (ages 6–12)
$126
Infant (ages 0–5)
Free

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.

Tour Options

Skip the Line tour

Itinerary

Sistine Chapel
Admission included30 min

Choose from one of several start times, then head tour our office on Via Santamaura 21 close the Vatican Museums entrance. After meeting your guide, you’ll bypass the main entrance line with your skip-the-line ticket. Start exploring the collections of the Vatican Museums, hearing the history that dates back to the 16th-century days of Pope Giulio II. Subsequent popes added to the museums’ collection an impressive portfolio of art that weaves some 4.35 miles (7km) around the complex. Discover masterpieces of Greek Classical art and Renaissance wonders by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael. Highlights include the ancient statue of Laocoön and His Sons, and the Transfiguration, Raphael’s last painting. Wonder among the works of Italian masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Perugino, and Fra Angelico.  Along your way, you’ll hear little-known tales about the Catholic church,. Finish your tour of the Vatican Museums with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, home of Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement, then step inside St. Peter’s Basilica to gaze at La Pietà among  baroque and Renaissance architecture. Before you leave, you can also visit the papal crypt, where Pope John Paul II and others were laid to rest.

Vatican Museums
Admission included180 min
Giudizio Universale. Michelangelo and the Secrets of the Sistine Chapel
Admission included30 min
Stanze di Raffaello
Admission included20 min

Seeing the frescoes and painting of Raphael is as amazing as the Sistine Chapel

What's included

Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional guide
Local taxes
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.4
100 reviews
5
77
4
6
3
7
2
3
1
7

How it compares in Rome

  • Starting price $143 is 26% above the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome

Excurgo comparison of 8,082 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Strict dress code at the Vatican is applicable . Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
  • Children discount is applied from 13 up to 18 years old with a valid ID card to be shown on site
  • Infants up to 5 years old are free.
  • Not wheelchair accessible due to some difficulties in Sistine Chapel (if you need an accessible tour please ask for our private tour.
  • Group size 12 people excluding free children.
  • You need to arrive to meetingpoint at least 15 minutes before tourstart
  • Access to Basilica is not included

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 Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour take?

Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour lasts about 2h 15min. The itinerary has 4 stops.

How much does Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour cost?

Prices start at $143 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 Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 11:15 AM.

How much does Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour cost for children?

Children aged 6–12 pay from $126, adults from $143. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour 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 Closest metrostop CIPRO. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour 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?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children discount is applied from 13 up to 18 years old with a valid ID card to be shown on site Infants up to 5 years old are free.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Not wheelchair accessible due to some difficulties in Sistine Chapel (if you need an accessible tour please ask for our private tour.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(100)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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victoriavC1462EC
April 14, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Horrible. Don’t make the same mistake by using this tour company!

This was. A horrible experience! I purchased this an advance and paid in full for my family on my husbands birthday. They said they never got the reservation, and made us wait an hour but provided a refund! They were rude, unhelpful, blamed everyone else and on our last day we did nothing get to see the sistene chapel even though I booked a month in advance. Ruined my families day and husbands birthday. Don’t make the same mistake!!!!

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Victoria_V
April 14, 2025 · via Viator
Never book with this tour company!! Ruined our vacation!!!!

This your company said our reservation was cancelled but it was not. I called Viator to confirm. They messed it up and did not accommodate us. They ruined our day completely. This was booked a month in advance and we had our confirmation and booking reservation and paid in full. They told us they would make it right and made us wait over an hour and then said no they would not, they were so rude and should not be in business!!!! Don’t make the same mistake!!!!!

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Ellison_S
October 29, 2024 · via Viator
Rome vacation

Truly enjoyed visiting the Vatican highly recommend the store. Very informative and a perfect size. Excellent

D
Dennis_P
September 27, 2024 · via Viator
Vatican tour

Skipping the line was great. Tour guide was great. Would liked to have seen more Egyptian collection.

F
Frances_C
September 19, 2024 · via Viator
This sucks

We liked the skip the line but were astounded and very disappointed that you had to be separated from the tour due to being in a wheelchair. We were never told in advance that taking the tour when in a wheelchair wasn’t possible. We had to go on our own with a device that was ineffective. Numbering system was inaccurate and sometimes numbers didn’t exist. I beg you to find ways to be more inclusive for those with disabilities.

M
magdalenamK5957AP
June 26, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Terrible experience with tour company

Tour guide never showed up for our tour, eventually after waiting 1 hour another person showed up and explained the owner had an emergency and he was filling in. Terrible communication while we waited over an hour. Use another company, there are plenty of options.

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Lisa_M
June 9, 2024 · via Viator
Smaller Groups are Better and Book Early!

First bit of advice is book early as you may not be able to get ticket and you will save yourself money. My friend and I struggled to find tickets and this was our last result within budget. Second bit of advice is book with this tour operator, the tour operator was easy to find at their meeting place and they were fantastic. Unfortunately I can not remember the name of our guide but she was AMAZING and so knowledgeable and fantastic working her way and us through the busy rooms and hallways of the Vatican, because it really does get busy. Make sure you wear something that covers your upper body, a big light scarf will do and take water as it can be hot and you are in there for a long time and there are lots of people

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lisamT2440BM
June 9, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Smaller Groups are better but book early

First bit of advice is book early as you may not be able to get ticket and you will save yourself money. My friend and I struggled to find tickets and this was our last result within budget. Second bit of advice is book with this tour operator, the tour operator was easy to find at their meeting place and they were fantastic. Unfortunately I can not remember the name of our guide but she was AMAZING and so knowledgeable and fantastic working her way and us through the busy rooms and hallways of the Vatican, because it really does get busy. Make sure you wear something that covers your upper body, a big light scarf will do and take water as it can be hot and you are in there for a long time and there are lots of people.

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Explore59823039068
June 8, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent, unforgettable.

The views were incredible and I took so many photos...! The guide Luciana was spectacular, always friendly, attentive and attentive as well, as well as with a lot of information and very talkative, almost non-stop...

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Dreamer627914
June 8, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Unforgettable!

A wonderful place to visit, the guide Luciana constantly helped us with information and friendliness. I recommend it to everyone!

$143/ person
4.4(100)
Duration2h 15min
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
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