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Skip The Line: Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour

4.8(6 reviews)
2h 30m
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Skip The Line: Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
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About This Tour

Rushing from one artwork to another before you’ve even had the chance to take them in is no way to experience the Vatican. But too many big-group tours do this, which can understandably put people off. Our small-group Vatican tour gives you the most personalised and affordable experience possible, giving you the time and privacy you need to absorb the Vatican's stunning artworks and fascinating history. And with timed skip-the-line tickets, you can guarantee you won't waste any of your precious time on vacation! Here's what you can expect: ✩ Skip-the-line priority entrance tickets ✩ An expert, licensed guide who is fluent in their field ✩ A tour that hones in on the highlights of the Vatican’s vast collection ✩ The secrets and stories behind the Vatican and its collection ✩ Timeless artworks by the likes of Raphael, Bernini and Michelangelo ✩ Michelangelo’s masterpiece: the frescoed Sistine Chapel

Photo Gallery

Looking out over the Vatican Gardens

Looking out over the Vatican Gardens

Explaining who's who on the Sistine Chapel ceiling

Explaining who's who on the Sistine Chapel ceiling

Sistine Chapel Explanation

Sistine Chapel Explanation

The Pinecone Courtyard

The Pinecone Courtyard

Explaining the history and symbolism of the Pinecone Courtyard

Explaining the history and symbolism of the Pinecone Courtyard

Guide's explanation in the Pinecone Courtyard

Guide's explanation in the Pinecone Courtyard

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What's Included

Guide Headset
Sistine Chapel
Local Expert Guide
Fast Track Vatican Tickets

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting Point

Please meet us at the top of the steps on the corner of Viale Vaticano 100, next to Café Vaticano. Your guide will be there holding a yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations.

Special Instructions

Our guide will be awaiting you at the top of the steps by Viale Vaticano 100 holding a yellow flag with the Carpe Diem Rome logo.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Tour Operator

Rome Adventures

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Guest Ratings

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4.8

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