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Overview

See all of the major sites inside the Vatican Museums. Get an up-close look at Michelangelo’s famed artwork in the Sistine Chapel, home to some of history’s greatest masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. Our skip the line tickets will save you time and you'll be guided by one of our top-rated guides. They're ready to answer your questions and share with you their knowledge of art history, Catholic traditions, and Vatican culture.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We are in via Sebastiano Veniero 21. The nearest metro stop is "Ottaviano" (line A).We're close to the supermarket 'Todis' and next to an auto shop with a blue 'Michelin' sign. Please plan to be at the meeting point at least 20 minutes in advance to check-in with a member of our team.

Redemption Instructions

Please plan to to show up at the CheckandGo Tours office in via Sebastiano Veniero 21 to check-in at the desk at lesat 20 minutes before the tour starts. Tour reservations have strict timing. If you arrive late, it will not be possible to join the group, redeem the tickets or reschedule and you will not be entitled to a refund. Please note that to enter the Vatican Museums, shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women at all times throughout the year. Certain areas of the attraction may be closed due to religious festivities or official events. These closures may be communicated by the Vatican on the same day. In such cases, we will make our best effort to fulfill the tour by including alternative areas whenever possible.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Romanian-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Enjoy with your tour guide one of the most important museums of the world. Admire some masterpieces like the Lacoonte. Enter into the smallest country in the world.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Discover one of the Vatican's numerous outdoor courtyards, distinguished by a massive bronze pinecone sculpture that lends the courtyard its name.
Duration: 35 mins
3. The Vatican Museums consist of several smaller, distinct museums, each offering a unique experience. Among these, the Museo Pio Clementino stands out as one of the most significant, with unmissable highlights. Be sure to visit the Octagonal Courtyard to see the Laocoonte and the Apollo Belvedere, or the Round Room, where a colossal marble bathtub is guarded by a towering bronze statue of Heracles. In the Room of the Animals, you can find sculptures of various creatures, while the Gallery of the Candelabra will leave you in awe with its intricately painted 3D vaults.
Duration: 45 mins
4. One of the most visited galleries in the Museums, this stop invites you to find the Italian cities you've visited or perhaps your ancestor's hometown. These hand-painted maps, created in the late 1500s, are also worth admiring for their remarkable detail and intricate decorations.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Arrive at the final and most famous room of the Vatican Museums: the Sistine Chapel. Home to Michelangelo's frescoes, see first-hand the artwork that earned Michelangelo his global legacy as one of the best artists of all time.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Wi-fi at the meeting point

Headsets provided exclusively by the Vatican to hear the guide better

Guided tour

Exclusion

Tip

Guided Tour of the Basilica

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please arrive at the meeting point, Via Sebastiano Veniero 21, at least 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time

Please arrive on time. Latecomers will neither be accommodated nor refunded

This activity is not suitable for individuals with reduced mobility or wheelchair / electric stroller users

Don't forget to bring a valid photo ID as proof of age for children 18 years and under

Be aware that there might be delays in your visit due to capacity regulations and security checks.

Remember that the Vatican Museums have a year-round dress code requiring visitors to cover their shoulders and have their pants/skirts reach their knees. This rule applies to both men and women

Even if you have a Skip the Line ticket, expect a minor delay of 20-30 minutes due to mandatory security checks conducted by the museum's security team

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Please be aware that some sections may close without prior notice due to religious celebrations or Vatican events. Should this occur, we will do our utmost to adapt the itinerary and offer alternative areas to ensure the best possible experience.

This tour is not wheelchair nor mobility scooter accessible

This tour is not recommended for those with mobility impairments

The Vatican Museums provide free entry for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled with the appropriate certification and provides free entry to caretakers: please inform the local partner when booking if you fit into these requirements

Supplied by Checkandgo Tours

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