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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter's Basilica Access
Recommended by 93% of travelersBadge of ExcellenceVatican City, Italy
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From $40.82
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This Vatican Museums Skip-the-Line Tour is a great choice for first-time visitors and travelers that prefer to bypass the long lines that the Vatican can attract. Skip the entrance lines with your tour group and then explore the highlights of the museums, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms, with a guide leading the way. Plus, this tour also gives you skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica (morning tours only; and not on Wednesdays).
- Save hours of waiting and skip the long lines at the Vatican with your tour
- Get more from your visit with a guide who knows the history of the attraction
- Gain access to popular areas such as the Sistine Chapel and Gallery of Maps
- Choose to upgrade to a small-group tour that limits your group size to 10 people
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Plan on arriving to our meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance of your selected departure time. Meet our representative on the steps at Via Tunisi, located at the corner with Via Sebastiano Veniero. They will be holding a sign with the green EcoArt logo.
End point
- Vatican Museums00120, Vatican City
Ticket Redemption Point
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
Meet your guide just steps the Vatican Museums to avoid the chaos just outside the entrance and make your way through the crowd and directly inside with skip-the-line tickets. Follow your guide through the vast complex of galleries to focus on the most important works of art. Visit Raphael’s Rooms, the Gallery of the Candelabras, Gallery of the Maps, and Pinecone Courtyard before ending your time inside the museum in the Sistine Chapel.
Morning tours—with the exception of Wednesdays, when the Pope holds his public audience—then continue on through the interior passage for skip-the-line entry to St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll leave your guide and have free time to explore the church and its masterpieces at your own pace.
Morning tours—with the exception of Wednesdays, when the Pope holds his public audience—then continue on through the interior passage for skip-the-line entry to St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll leave your guide and have free time to explore the church and its masterpieces at your own pace.
Vatican Museums
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Cortile della Pigna
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sphere within a Sphere (Pass By)
Museo Pio Clementino
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Stanze di Raffaello
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica (Pass By)
St. Peter's Square (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- At least 4 people are required for the guided tour options to take place.
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
5,324 reviews
Deborah_N, Jan 2025
Vatican City is worth doing at least once. Impressive and extensive art collection (you literally can’t see the whole thing in one day, this tour gets you the best of the collection) as well as into the holiest place on earth for Roman Catholics via a skip the line process into Sistine Chapel. Check off another country while in Italy, walk distance from Rome.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Deborah,
Thank you so much for your feedback.
We are delighted to hear that your experience with us was absolutely perfect. It’s wonderful to know that our special “skip-the-line” option added extra comfort to your visit.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future!
Warmest regards,
EcoArt Team
Haru_Q, Jan 2025
Very knowledgeable guide Sabina! She was aware of all the shortcuts to make the most of our visit avoiding long queues while her explanations were relevant and easy to understand.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Haru,
Thank you so much for your feedback.
We are delighted to hear that your tour experience with our professional guide, Sabina, was absolutely excellent. Sabina is truly one of our finest guides, known for her charisma, kindness, and exceptional expertise, and we’re thrilled that she made such a positive impression on your journey with us.
Your kind words inspire us to continue offering outstanding service and memorable experiences.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another tour in the future!
Warmest regards,
EcoArt Team
caroline_c, Jan 2025
Akio was a great guide- informative and friendly
We were lucky to be able to go through the Holy Door
Awesome tour
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Caroline,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us.
We are thrilled to hear that your experience with our professional guide, Aiko, was both amazing and informative. It’s truly rewarding to know that her expertise and dedication made your tour so enjoyable and memorable.
Your kind words inspire us to continue providing exceptional service and creating enriching experiences for all our guests.
We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!d
Warmest regards,
EcoArt Team
Adriana_B, Jan 2025
Sarah was very nice and fantastic at explaining the important things to notice. I appreciated her attention to detail without getting overly in depth about every little thing because there is obviously a lot to cover. She has an art history background which I think gave her a lot of credibility in my eyes and was very kind and let us know where all the water fountains and bathrooms were as well. Very helpful for the whole group and keeping everyone together.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Adriana,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us.
We are delighted to hear that your experience with our professional guide, Sara, was nothing short of fantastic. It’s wonderful to know that her in-depth knowledge and expertise added such value to your tour and made it a memorable experience for you.
Your kind words motivate us to continue delivering exceptional service and creating enriching experiences for our guests.
We sincerely hope to welcome you back in the future for another extraordinary journey.
Warmest regards,
EcoArt Team
Evan_H, Jan 2025
Fantastic — but very quick — introduction to the many works of art and architecture at the Vatican /
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Evan,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
We are pleased to hear that you had a fantastic tour experience. Our team works hard to ensure that every guest has an informative and enjoyable time, and it’s great to know we succeeded in this regard.
Regarding the duration of our tours, they are carefully designed to last 2.5 hours. This time frame strikes a balance between providing in-depth information while ensuring that the experience remains comfortable and engaging. During the tour, we focus on the most significant attractions within the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and, when available, access to St. Peter’s Basilica, excluding Wednesdays. We believe this schedule allows for a fulfilling experience without overwhelming our guests.
We appreciate your understanding and hope that you will consider joining us again in the future for another informative and enriching tour.
Best regards,
EcoArt Team
Lyndal_F, Jan 2025
Fantastic tour with Laura. So knowledgeable about the tour but also any extra questions we had. Amazing experience
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Lyndal,
Thank you so much for your kind feedback and these kind words!
We’re thrilled to hear that our professional guide, Laura, was able to make your tour experience so enjoyable and informative. It’s wonderful to know that Laura’s expertise and professionalism shone through, answering all your questions in a way that enhanced your overall experience.
Your words mean a lot to us and will undoubtedly be shared with Laura and our team. Feedback like yours motivates us to continue delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences.
We truly look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back in the future for another fantastic tour!
Warmest regards,
EcoArt Team
Jodi_B, Jan 2025
Marita was great. Group was the perfect size, she was knowledgeable and entertaining!! Loved it and would totally recommend!!!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Jodi,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback and kind words.
We are absolutely thrilled to learn that you had such an excellent experience with us and that our professional guide was able to contribute to making your tour truly memorable. Our guides take great pride in delivering exceptional service and sharing their passion and expertise with all our guests, and it brings us immense joy to know this resonated with you.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future, whether it’s for another tour or a new adventure.
Warmest regards,
EcoArt Team
Lisa_S, Jan 2025
Interesting and informative and entertaining history as told in a very captivating way by Fred, of a very important and fascinating, beautiful art/historical site.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Lisa,
Thank you so much for your feedback and kind words.
We are so happy to learn that you had such an excellent experience with us and our professional guide Federico!
Hope to see you again in the future!
Warmest regards,
EcoArt Team
Mary_W, Jan 2025
This tour is good if you're looking for a quick superficial tour of the Vatican Museums. Make sure you wear comfy shoes because get ready for the insane amount of staircases at the Vatican. This is not the tour's fault. However, there is so much to see at the Vatican and if you really want to experience the art, take a day and just walk through it as your own pace versus the bullet train guided tour. Learned a lot of info and appreciated our guide's deep knowledge. But would like to spend more time in the Sistine Chapel versus hearing about it from a poster in the Vatican courtyard.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Mary,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely regret to hear that your experience on the guided tour did not fully meet your expectations, and we appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.
First and foremost, we understand that guided tours may not suit everyone’s preferences, which is why we also offer alternative options, such as hosted tickets without a guided tour. These options are designed to provide flexibility for guests who may prefer to explore the Vatican Museums at their own pace.
That said, guided tours do offer the unique advantage of deep insights into the Vatican’s treasures. Our professional guides are highly trained to share valuable context, historical details, and fascinating stories that bring the art and architecture to life. To enhance the experience further, our guides always ask guests if they would like to spend more time in specific areas, such as the Sistine Chapel. For those who wish to linger and absorb the beauty of this iconic masterpiece, there is always the opportunity to leave the group and explore independently at their leisure.
Regarding your comment about the steps, we want to assure you that we make every effort to inform our clients in advance about the layout of the Vatican Museums, which do include numerous steps and stairs. This information is included in our communications and descriptions to ensure that our guests can prepare accordingly. However, we recognize that this may not always be sufficient, and we are committed to improving how we communicate such details to provide clearer expectations.
We truly value your feedback, as it helps us refine our services and create better experiences for all our guests.
Hope to see you again in the future!
Warm regards,
EcoArt Team
Angelina_Z, Jan 2025
Laura was a great guide, super knowledgable and patient. She make this tour a great experience for us.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Angelina,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
We are thrilled to hear that your tour experience was absolutely perfect and that our professional guide, Laura, played such an essential role in making it both enjoyable and informative. Laura is deeply passionate about sharing her knowledge and ensuring that each guest feels immersed and engaged during the tour. Your kind words are a wonderful testament to her dedication and expertise.
It brings us immense joy to know that we were able to provide you with a memorable experience. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another fantastic journey in the future!
Warm regards,
EcoArt Team
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