- Skip the Line acccess.
- Our guides are all Vatican experts.
- Comfortable groups of 20 or less.
Gain access to the Vatican Museums a full hour before the general public - skipping the lines. Get a head start on exploring the wonders contained within these walls in a less crowded environment. Your visit will be made extra special by an expert Vatican guide and an exclusive small group of 10 or less.
This is no ordinary Vatican tour.Your itinerary has been personally crafted to take in the stories, history, legends and even secrets behind the Museum's most precious works. With your expert English-speaking Vatican guide leading the way - you're tour will take full advantage of all the wonders the Vatican Museums have to offer. Toward's the end of your visit, enter the Sistine Chapel - your guide will prepare you to admire Michelangelo's greatest masterpiece.
Your insider guide will optimize your visit on the day of your tour - but you can be sure to see the Vatican Museum's most important highlights. In fact, this is a perfect tour for first timers to the Vatican.
A typical Vatican afternoon tour will cover the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, including but not limited to: Pinecone Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, the Round Room, Greek Cross Room, Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Maps.
Itineraries vary from day to day and at the discretion of your guide who will adapt your route.
This itinerary covers the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, including but not limited to: Pinecone Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, the Round Room, Greek Cross Room, Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Maps.
When available, Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica will be automatically provided at no extra cost. No guided tour will be provided. Please note that the Basilica is a separate venue to the Vatican Museums, is free to enter and does not require a ticket. It is not possible to always guarantee access to the Basilica, which may close with little or no notice.
start 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 sign with the green EcoArt logo.
end point
Vatican Museums or St. Peter's Basilica
special notes
- *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.
What to Bring
- 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.
Running Days
Daily except Sunday
Cancellation Policy
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.