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Vatican & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour without Queue
At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $167 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- 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
- Rome walking Tours Ticket
- Meeting point
- Please meet us at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the entrance time
Description
When thousands of people standing in the queue for collecting their tickets you will not face that line. With our first track tickets you will skip the line and get inside half an hour before the public entrance hour. This will be a guided tour where all visitors will visit all important highlights of Vatican museums,sistine chapel and st peters basilica. You will know about this historical highlights from your guide which is so educational. And enjoyable for young kids too they will have interesting information about this little country Vatican city.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 7 times a day, 9:30 AM–3:15 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $167
- Child (ages 6–17)
- $148
- Infant (ages 1–5)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 3:15 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:14 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Skip the line with a live guide service
All entrance fee are included
All Fees and Taxes
Guided tour with a small group
Not included
Lunch
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $167 is 47% above the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,075 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 Vatican & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour without Queue take?
Vatican & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour without Queue lasts about 2h 30min.
How much does Vatican & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour without Queue cost?
Prices start at $167 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 & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour without Queue run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 7 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 3:15 PM.
How much does Vatican & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour without Queue cost for children?
Children aged 6–17 pay from $148, adults from $167. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Vatican & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour without Queue 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 meet us at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the entrance time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Vatican & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour without Queue 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
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vatican & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour without Queue | 2h 30min | — | $167 | |
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