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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Entry + Breakfast
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $74 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- City Rome Tickets
Description
Discover the extensive artworks of the Vatican Museums on this half-day experience. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast included with your experience, then meet our professional hosts, who will welcome you and provide helpful tips before you enter. Beat the long queues with skip-the-line access and spend more time exploring the Vatican Museums. Admire classical sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces, and the incredible artistic heritage of the Vatican before reaching Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring Last Judgment inside the iconic Sistine Chapel. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast before your Vatican visit. Beat the large queues with skip-the-line access. Enjoy more time to explore the magnificent Vatican Museums. Admire the artistic and architectural beauty of the Sistine Chapel. Discover masterpieces from classical sculpture to Renaissance painting. Disabled visitors can enter freely with a valid ID/Passport and a Disability Card showing a disability percentage of over 74%.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 16 times a day, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $74
- Youth (ages 7–17)
- $69
- Infant (ages 0–6)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:13 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums are the public museums of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
Take in the magnificence of the Sistine Chapel, known as the Cappella Magna, and see Michelangelo’s masterpiece, The Last Judgement.
What's included
Included
Access to the Vatican Museum
Free Wifi available at the meeting point
Service included to show you how to get in skip the line
All Taxes and fees included
Access to the Sistine Chapel
Not included
Guided Tour
Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Audio guide
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $74 is 34% below 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Entry + Breakfast take?
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Entry + Breakfast lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Entry + Breakfast cost?
Prices start at $74 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 Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Entry + Breakfast run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 16 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
Can I cancel Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Entry + Breakfast for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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