Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Ticket (Optional Guide)
A Skip the Line ticket for the Vatican provides a remarkable experience, granting fast-track entry and sparing you from lengthy waits. With this ticket, you can visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel at your own rhythm, offering complete freedom and flexibility. Guests can delve into centuries of art and history without constraints, admiring iconic masterpieces like Michelangelo’s frescoes and artworks by the most celebrated Renaissance masters. Moreover, priority entry means you’ll have more time to explore the Vatican’s marvels, making your tour more pleasant and hassle-free. A must-do experience for those wishing to truly embrace the magic of the Vatican. You can chose to take the tour at your own pace or with an English guide selecting the Guided Option!
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3hours - ENGLISH Guided Tour
Guided Tour in English: Discover the wonders of the VaticanMuseums and Michelangelo’s masterpiece of the Sistine Chapel with an Oficial Vatican Guide
What's included in Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Priority Ticket (Optional Guide)
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Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel, located within the Vatican Museums, is one of the world's most renowned artistic masterpieces. Famous for its extraordinary ceiling painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, the Chapel features biblical scenes, including the Creation of Adam, one of the most iconic paintings in art history. In addition to the ceiling, the walls of the Sistine Chapel are adorned with frescoes by great Renaissance artists such as Botticelli, Perugino, and Ghirlandaio. Another masterpiece by Michelangelo, The Last Judgment, dominates the altar wall, depicting the second coming of Christ and the final judgment of souls. The Sistine Chapel is not only an artistic marvel but also a place of great religious significance, used for the conclave, the election of the Pope. Visiting the Sistine Chapel offers an unforgettable experience of immersion in the grandeur and spirituality of Renaissance art.
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums, one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions, offer a vast collection of art and historical treasures. Highlights include the Raphael Rooms, with frescoes by Raphael, and the Gallery of Maps, featuring detailed Italian cartography. The Pio-Clementine Museum displays iconic sculptures like the Laocoön Group, while the Vatican Pinacoteca showcases masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio. The Ethnological Museum presents fascinating global artifacts. The crowning gem is the Sistine Chapel, famous for Michelangelo's awe-inspiring ceiling and The Last Judgment fresco. Visiting the Vatican Museums provides an enriching experience of art and history.
Inclusions
- Priority access to Sistine Chapel
- Host at the meeting point
- All Fees and Taxes
- Priority access to the Vatican Museum
- Guided Tour NOT included (unless Option Selected)
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica NOT included
- Access to the Dome of Saint Peter NOT included
- The Gardens of the Vatican Museum NOT included
- Audio-guide NOT included
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Sistine Chapel
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Ticket Redemption
Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a host who will be at your service to ensure a pleasant and smooth experience. The host will personally hand you your tickets and provide all the necessary information for your self-guided tour. Additionally, they will be ready to assist you with any questions or needs. Meet your host ( 20 minutes prior the scheduled time) holding a little black flag saying "Ancient and Recent", right next to the Caffè Vaticano. https://maps.app.goo.gl/XvsmZDLnYcMZnmw56. People without an ID won't be allowed to enter the Vatican Museums. You need to provide names of ALL PARTRCIPANTS as on ID document in the moment of booking. Please ensure you arrive on time as your ticket is only valid for entry on the date and time slot mentioned on your voucher. This is not a guided tour, you explore the Vatican Museums at your pace. Entrance to the Vatican Museums is subject to a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Guests with wheelchairs, strollers, baby carriages, or with any impairment requiring special assistance cannot be accommodated. All visitors must pass through airport-style security. In high season, this means there can be long lines even at the skip-the-line entrance, with waits of up to 30 minutes. Please note that the tickets are subject to a 30-minute variation from the originally booked time. This means that your entry time may be adjusted either 30 minutes before or after your scheduled booking time. We kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility in case such adjustments are necessary to ensure a smooth experience for all our guests.