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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour

Classic visit of the Vatican covering the Highlights
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119.00
6363 reviews

Looking for an enjoyable, classic tour covering the highlights of Vatican City? What about fast Skip the Line access? This is the tour for you.In groups.. Read more

  • Skip the Line access.

  • Our guides are all Vatican experts.

  • Comfortable groups of 20 or less.

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Adults
(19+)
Children
(7 - 18)
Infant (Free)
(0 - 6)
09 january 2023
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour

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About the tour

Looking for an enjoyable, classic tour covering the highlights of Vatican City? What about fast Skip the Line access? This is the tour for you.

In groups of 20 people or less, our insider guides will lead you straight to the most important areas of the Vatican Museums. This classic itinerary of the must-see sights includes stops in the Pinecone Courtyard, the Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, the Round Room, the Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries and Gallery of the Maps.

This tour culminates inside the museums at the Sistine Chapel. Rules are rules, and your guide will be unable to speak while you are inside. However, your insider guide will prepare you for your visit to this word wonder beforehand.


Daily except Sunday

2.5 hours - departure Various

English


what’s included
  • Skip the Line Access to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel 
  • Entrance tickets
  • Insider Guide
  • Small Groups of 20 or less
  • Headsets
what’s excluded
  • Food & Beverage
  • Tips
Harmony_S

Viator 06 Nov, 2025

The guide was really

The guide was really great I would say the best of all the tours weve done Knowledgeable and personable Definitely recommend

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Itinerary

Starting Point

*THIS VOUCHER IS NOT A TICKET*

*DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REDEEM THIS VOUCHER DIRECTLY AT THE VATICAN MUSEUMS*

Plan on arriving to our meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance of your selected departure time. Meet our representative on the steps in front of Via Tunisi, 4. The steps are located at the corner with Via Sebastiano Veniero. Your Ticket Host will be holding a flag with the green EcoArt logo.


Ending Point

Vatican Museum

Itineraries vary from day to day and at the discretion of your guide who will adapt your route.

This itinerary covers the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Other stops include but are not limited to: Pinecone Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, the Round Room, Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Maps.

Additional information
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Leave big backpacks at your hotel! Only small purses are permitted inside the Museums.
  • Something to cover your knees and shoulders.
  • Photos are permitted is almost all rooms of the Vatican Museums, except for the Sistine Chapel. No bulky or clearly professional photographic or video equipment (especially tripods or large videocameras, equipment backpacks) will be permitted inside the Museums.

Daily except Sunday

  • We are unfortunately unable to accomodate guests with wheelchairs.
  • Guests must be able to climb and descend stairs on their own.
  • *THIS VOUCHER IS NOT A TICKET* You must redeem this voucher at the meeting time and location designed on this voucher, with one of our designed Ticket Coordinators.
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
  • Large bags and backpacks must be checked in.
  • To enter the Vatican Museums, shoulders and knees must be covered.
  • We are unfortunately unable to accomodate guests with wheelchairs.
  • Guests must be able to climb and descend stairs on their own.
  • 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.  

Tour goes forward rain or shine! Your Vatican Tour may be cancelled for a full refund or may be switched to a different date/time as long as your request is received no later than 24 hours before your original departure time and date. Multiple changes are permitted. To request a cancellation or change of time/date, send an e-mail to info@ecoarttravel.com.

Reviews
Lou
Viator
23 Apr, 2025
Fantastic Small group tour

Tour started on time was well organised and Martina was an excellent guide I would highly recommend


ARIELVARGASR
TripAdvisor
23 Apr, 2025
Excelente

Excelente cumplieron con lo prometido y mas pensando que por la muerte del papa podria se complicado nuestro guía muy bueno y con gran conocimiento


E_McCanuck
TripAdvisor
23 Apr, 2025
SkiptheLine Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Optional Basilica Tour with Stefano EcoArt

This tour offered a whirlwind introduction to the Vaticans major highlightsand given the scale and intensity of the site we were especially grateful for our guide Stefano He was a steady and skilled presence throughout the afternoon navigating our mixed group with grace and confidence through what is undeniably a very busy and overwhelming environment The Experience Stefanos knowledge of the space combined with his rapport with the security staff facilitated smoother transitions and even personalized accommodationshe ensured that one of our group members who was experiencing difficulty with the extensive walking was wellsupported throughout That level of attentiveness stood out As for the tour content this is very much a greatest hits experience Its informative and visually stunning but it moves quickly A brief visit to the Vatican Museums while impressive doesnt provide the time or space to absorb the full depth of the collection This format is ideal for travellers who want a structured timeefficient introductionbut less so for those seeking a deep dive into art architecture or Church history Tips for Future Travellers Expect significant crowds even with skiptheline accessthis is one of the most visited sites in the world Wear modest attire shoulders and knees covered especially if you plan to enter the Basilica Follow your guides instructions carefully to stay with the group and make the most of each stop In Summary Stefano and EcoArt provided a wellrun highimpact tour that makes the most of limited time For visitors looking for an efficient wellguided glimpse of the Vaticans treasuresthis is an excellent option Those seeking a more immersive or contemplative experience may wish to book a private or extended tour


Thachleanne
TripAdvisor
23 Apr, 2025
Helpful and knowledgeable guide for the Vatican Museum

They are great and wonderful Highly recommended and would book again They are knowledgeable thorough and helpful throughout the experience Thank you


753nguyenn
TripAdvisor
23 Apr, 2025
Family friendly fun educational

Perfect for kids grandpa and family Stress freeskip the line access Great history culture and background into the Varican and its most important works Easily the most memorable part of our familys Rome trip



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