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Skip-the-Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's | Small Group

4.9(8,512)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8512 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy What a Life Tours
Skip the Line Vatican Tour

About this activity

Why book this tour? You visit the Vatican once in a lifetime! Skip-the-line access means you’ll have more time to explore millennia of art and history within these hallowed walls without waiting in the long general admission lines.

In 3 hours, explore the highlights of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica in a small group.

Get straight inside with skip-the-line access to see a host of treasures of the Vatican City, all with enlightening storytelling from a passionate guide.

Dive into the Vatican’s must-see attractions with the highlights you absolutely can't leave Rome without. This tour has been specifically designed to get you inside as quickly as possible with skip-the-line entry.

This is the perfect tour for families traveling with small children or teens, people who "don't do" museum tours, or those who have limited time and want to see the Eternal City in less than an eternity.

The tour includes the big 3: Museums & the Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's!

What's included

  • ✓Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • ✓Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with privileged access
  • ✓Tickets with priority entrance included
  • ✓Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • ✓Enjoy a stress-free check-in at our office — no searching for us on the street or getting lost!
  • ✓Small Group
  • ✓English-speaking licensed tour guide

Not included

  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✕Not wheelchair/walker accessible

Meeting and pickup

  • *** MEETING POINT *** at our office at Via Santamaura 14b, What a Life Tours. The closest Metro stop is Ottaviano, which is a 8-minute walk away. You must allow extra time to reach the meeting point, CHECK-IN is 15 minutes before the tour departure time. WE CANNOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS.

Good to know

  • 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 IS VIA SANTAMAURA 14b, What A Life Tours
  • St. Peter's Basilica is an active parish and therefore subject to last-minute closures due to mass or other religious events. In these cases, we will offer an extended tour of the Vatican Museums (including areas normally not part of the tour). No refunds are issued for unexpected closures.
  • All participants (including under 18s) must bring valid ID.
  • All participants MUST cover their knees and shoulders during visits to religious sites, the Vatican Museums included. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  • Please notice that we are not responsible for the number of visitors the Vatican Museums allow inside.
  • Large umbrellas are not allowed, please leave these at your accommodations.
  • Your tour voucher is valid only for the day and time reserved. We’re unable to accommodate late arrivals due to a strictly timed entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums. Missed tours or tickets due to late arrivals are non-refundable. Changes cannot be made less that 24 hours before the activity starts. Please allow extra time to reach the meeting point as Rome's streets can be confusing. Meeting time is 15 minutes before the start time of the tour.
  • ACCESSIBILITY: While the Vatican Museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the Museums. As a result, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs or walkers on this tour. If you have any kind of disability and a certificate to prove it, please let us know in advance, as you might be eligible for free entry.
  • Passport/ID : Due to Vatican security regulations, we strongly recommend you bring a picture of your ID document with you for all participants, in case the Vatican guards check.

Cancellation policy

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

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