Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica
Experience the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael’s Rooms – Without the Wait! Embark on a Skip-the-Line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Raphael’s Rooms. Opt for First Access with guided entry to St. Peter’s Basilica, where available. Explore highlights with an expert guide who brings history to life. Group tours are capped at 20 guests and include headsets for clear narration. Want a more personal touch? Choose our Small Group tour (max. 10 guests) or upgrade to First Access to be among the first visitors. Prefer independence? Select our escorted ticket-only option for self-paced exploring.
Important: St. Peter’s Basilica is separate from the Museums and included only in tours where stated. With Basilica access, you’re free to explore independently after the guided portion.
Options
Express First Access: 12max
12 guests max
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Express First Access: 12max: Express Tour in English of the Vatican Museums to the Sistine Chapel, NO access to St. Peter's Basilica.
What's included in Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Together with your guide, set foot inside the smallest country in the world via the fastest possible entrance!
Cortile della Pigna
One of the first stops inside the Vatican Museums is the Pinecone Courtyard where you will find the Sphere within a Sphere sculpture as well as the Roman fountain, an enormous bronze pinecone, that lends the courtyard its name.
Sphere within a SpherePass-by Only
The bronze Sphere within a Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro marries this historic setting with a touch of modern art.
Inclusions
- Skip the Line Access & Entrance Ticket to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option is selected during booking)
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly (if guided option selected)
- Insider Guide (if guided option selected)
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
- Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
- Important: St. Peter's Basilica is not included in all tour options. If you wish to visit the Basilica as part of your experience, please ensure you select a tour where it is explicitly listed as included.
- Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Please include all names as they appear on your passports when booking. Tickets are non-transferable and if the names on your booking do not match your ID you may be denied access and will not be due a refund. Any name changes must be communicated at least 72 hours in advance.
- Please bring official ID with you (or a photo/photocopy).
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Plan on arriving to our meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance of your selected departure time. Meet our representative on the steps at Via Tunisi, located at the corner with Via Sebastiano Veniero. They will be holding a sign with the green EcoArt logo.
End Points
- Only guided tour options where the Basilica is explicitly included will end here.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Plan on arriving to our meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance of your selected departure time. Meet our representative on the steps at Via Tunisi, located at the corner with Via Sebastiano Veniero. They will be holding a flag with the green EcoArt logo.