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

4.9(8,376)4.9 out of 5, from 8376 reviews·3h·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 12Per booking.
Minimum ageAll ageschild 0–6, youth 7–17, adult 18–99

Will this work for your group?

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  • All 5 of you can be booked together.
  • Open to all ages, including your youngest.
  • 5 fares — children priced separately

About this experience

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.

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What you actually do

Of 6 listed stops, you get out at 4 and see 2 from the vehicle.

  1. 1

    Vatican City

    Meeting Point: The meeting point is our office, very close to the Museums' entrance; the exact address is Via Santamaura 14b. The closest Metro stop is Ottaviano. Please allow extra time due to traffic during the summer months!

    You get out here10 min

  2. 2

    Vatican Museums

    We continue our visit entering Vatican City, the smallest country in the world. Encircled by a 2-mile border with Italy, Vatican City is an independent city-state that covers just over 100 acres, making it one-eighth the size of New York’s Central Park.

    Seen from the vehicle

  3. 3

    Sistine Chapel

    The Vatican Museums feature many works of art that belonged to the different Popes and are full of artistic beauty. Here is a glimpse of some of the most beautiful things to see in the Vatican Museums.

    You get out here100 minAdmission included

  4. 4

    St. Peter's Basilica

    Admire the breathtaking Sistine Chapel of Michelangelo! The most famous section of the Sistine Chapel ceiling is Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam. This scene is located next to the Creation of Eve, which is the panel at the center of the room, and the Congregation of the Waters, which is closer to the altar.

    You get out here20 minAdmission included

  5. 5

    St. Peter's Square

    If you thought the size of the Vatican Museums was overwhelmingly spectacular, St. Peter’s Basilica takes the “wow factor” to another level. The sheer capacity of the interiors is enough to leave any visitor searching for words to describe its vastness.

    You get out here40 minAdmission included

  6. 6

    A visit to Vatican City would not be complete without standing in awe of the beauty in St. Peter’s Square, also known as Piazza San Pietro. This massive square, which frames St. Peter’s Basilica, is where the pope holds Wednesday General Audiences and special masses on religious holidays.

    Seen from the vehicle

Where the day happens

≈ 1.9 km from the city centre. 5 stops shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

The advertised price does not cover other — budget for those separately.

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Before you book

The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.

Good to know (12)
  • 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…
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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