Discover Rome's ancient treasures on our 3-hour skip-the-line Vatican Museums tour. Enter the Sistine Chapel and learn the secrets of Michelangelo's world-famous ceiling frescoes.
Discover the Vatican Museums' most celebrated masterpieces and unravel the ancient secrets of the Sistine Chapel on this exclusive 3-hour skip-the-line tour in Rome. Choose a starting time that suits your schedule and accompany your expert historian guide to visit must-see sites, including the Sistine Chapel. Discover ancient masterpieces such as Michelangelo's world-famous frescoes depicting Adam, God, and the saints, and admire ancient maps and tapestries among the Vatican's fascinating galleries.
Avoid the lines with skip-the-line entry to the Vatican
Choose the starting time that best suits your schedule and meet your guide in central Rome to begin your tour. You can opt for a 3-hour morning tour to be among the first to arrive at the Vatican, or a 3-hour day tour to visit this historic site that attracts visitors from around the world.
Your skip-the-line tickets offer hassle-free entry to the Vatican Museums, saving you valuable time on sightseeing.
Immerse yourself in the artistic wonders of the Vatican Museums
Your journey begins in the heart of the Vatican Museums, where centuries of history and artistic mastery come to life. Stroll through the Gallery of Tapestries, where intricate masterpieces depict biblical and historical scenes, and marvel at the stunning Gallery of Maps, a 16th-century cartographic marvel that displays the regions of Italy in breathtaking detail.
Continue your exploration through the legendary Raphael Rooms, adorned with the most celebrated frescoes by Renaissance masters, including the School of Athens. As you delve deeper into these artistic treasures, your expert guide will offer fascinating insights into the genius behind these works and their historical significance.
Explore the world-famous Sistine Chapel
When visiting the Sistine Chapel, discover the secrets behind Michelangelo's extraordinary frescoes, which transformed the ceiling into a masterpiece of divine inspiration. Contemplate the iconic Creation of Adam, where God and man almost touch, and admire the powerful figures of prophets, sibyls, and saints that bring the biblical narrative to life.
Look closely to spot Michelangelo's hidden self-portrait, subtly inserted into "The Last Judgment," a testament to his genius and complex relationship with his work. Because the Sistine Chapel is a sacred space, guided tours are not permitted inside. To fully appreciate its beauty, your guide will provide information before entry and then allow you 15 minutes of free time to explore the site on your own. Notes: This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility.
Please note that the itinerary within the Vatican Museums may vary slightly, depending on restrictions decided by the museum council. The Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Cathedral will always be included (note that St. Peter's Cathedral is not included in the night tour, which lasts 2 hours).
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and certain museums. Shorts and tank tops are not permitted. Both men and women must cover their knees and shoulders. Museum entry may be refused if you fail to comply with this dress code.
Highlights
Explore the Vatican Museums in Rome on this 3-hour tour and learn the secrets of must-see sites, including the Sistine Chapel.
Choose your starting time, from exclusive early entry to the Vatican night tour, and save time with skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums.
Learn from your guide, an expert in the history of art and religion, as he reveals the fascinating history of the museum and its ancient masterpieces.
Discover treasures including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling fresco and the Vatican's fascinating galleries of maps and tapestries.
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What includes and does not include
Early entry to avoid crowds
Licensed English-speaking guide
Guided tour of the Vatican Museums
Skip-the-line tickets for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Optional tips
Meeting point
Museus do Vaticano: encontre o seu guia no cimo das escadas ao lado do Caffè Vaticano, encontre-nos com uma placa branca com o logótipo da empresa.
Para cancelamentos até 24 horas antes do horário de início do serviço, não há cobrança. Para cancelamentos solicitadas com 24 horas ou menos, não há devolução. Será cobrado o valor integral. Se o serviço for cancelado pelo operador devido a imprevistos de qualquer ordem, o valor será reembolsado integralmente.
General Rules
This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility.
Please note that the itinerary within the Vatican Museums may vary slightly, depending on restrictions decided by the museum council. The Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Cathedral will always be included (note that St. Peter's Cathedral is not included in the night tour, which lasts 2 hours).
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and certain museums. Shorts and tank tops are not permitted. Both men and women must cover their knees and shoulders. Museum entry may be refused if you fail to comply with these dress code requirements.
