Attractions & guided tours

Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums Tour

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£96.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours

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Skip the line

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Smaller group size

Why you’ll love this…

Explore the Vatican Museums on a 3-hour tour
Skip the line and choose your start time
Learn art and history from an expert guide
See Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes<
Save time and see more with skip-the-line access
See beyond the art with an experienced art historian as your guide
Come face-to-face with a variety of works and appreciate them with your own eyes

What to expect

Choose an extraordinary journey through time
Step into a world of artistic wonder with a 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums. With skip-the-line entry, bypass the queues and explore the Vatican’s vast collection with an expert guide.

Discover the Vatican’s hidden treasures
Admire Renaissance frescoes, ancient sculptures, and intricate tapestries. Walk through the breathtaking Gallery of Maps and uncover the secrets behind the Vatican’s masterpieces.

Be awestruck by Michelangelo’s genius
Enter the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes bring the ceiling to life. Witness The Creation of Adam and learn the hidden stories behind his work.

Secure your spot now
This highly sought-after tour is limited in availability—book today and experience the Vatican like never before!

What's included

Licensed English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line access tickets to the Vatican Museums (early entrance available for 7:45 AM departures only)
The guided tour will conclude at the Vatican Museums. <
Entrance fees
Guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Skip-the-line tickets
Tour guide

What's not included

Tips (optional)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

Vatican Museums, Vatican City

Meeting point:

Meet your tour leader in Viale Vaticano 100, on top of the stairs next to Caffè Vaticano. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starting time.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with impaired mobility

Not allowed:

Shorts or sleeveless tops, knees and shoulders must uncover

Know in advance:

You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with dress code
Due to exceptional religious events, St Peter's Basilica may be closed without prior notice
Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets; for this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access
The itinerary inside the Vatican Museums may vary slightly depending on restrictions decided by the museum's board

Remember to bring:

A valid photo ID for the security check

Provider

Florence Town

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Marie
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
Az
From United States of America - April 2025

Travelled as a couple

Average
Overall rated
3/5

St Piter was dicht.
Anonymous
From United States of America - November 2024

Travelled with family

45 - 54 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

Unfortunately didn’t see the basilica due to Pops massage. This Was not made clear when booking as we would have not booked for a Wednesday visit. Th ...
Cesar
From United States of America - July 2024

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Such a beautiful experience at Vatican city
Christoph
From United States of America - May 2024

Travelled with a group of friends

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Der Guide traf am Meeting Point relativ spät ein, was etwas Unruhe aufbrachte, ob die Tour überhaupt stattfindet.
Mc
From United States of America - May 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Meeting Point was duidelijk maar te druk om te staan wachten, zeker als de zon schijnt. Susanna was een zeer hulpvaardige en zeer bekwame gids!

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