Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums Tour
Attractions & guided tours

Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums Tour

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 19 reviews
from
£96.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the Vatican Museums on a 3-hour tour
  • Skip the line and choose your start time
  • Learn art and history from an expert guide
  • See Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes<
  • Save time and see more with skip-the-line access
  • See beyond the art with an experienced art historian as your guide
  • Come face-to-face with a variety of works and appreciate them with your own eyes
What to expect

Choose an extraordinary journey through time
Step into a world of artistic wonder with a 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums. With skip-the-line entry, bypass the queues and explore the Vatican’s vast collection with an expert guide.

Discover the Vatican’s hidden treasures
Admire Renaissance frescoes, ancient sculptures, and intricate tapestries. Walk through the breathtaking Gallery of Maps and uncover the secrets behind the Vatican’s masterpieces.

Be awestruck by Michelangelo’s genius
Enter the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes bring the ceiling to life. Witness The Creation of Adam and learn the hidden stories behind his work.

Secure your spot now
This highly sought-after tour is limited in availability—book today and experience the Vatican like never before!

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What's included
  • check Licensed English-speaking guide
  • check Skip-the-line access tickets to the Vatican Museums (early entrance available for 7:45 AM departures only)
  • check The guided tour will conclude at the Vatican Museums. <
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided tour
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Skip-the-line tickets
  • check Tour guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Vatican Museums, Vatican City

Meeting point:
Meet your tour leader in Viale Vaticano 100, on top of the stairs next to Caffè Vaticano. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starting time.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with impaired mobility

Not allowed:

  • Shorts or sleeveless tops, knees and shoulders must uncover

Know in advance:

  • You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with dress code
  • Due to exceptional religious events, St Peter's Basilica may be closed without prior notice
  • Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets; for this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access
  • The itinerary inside the Vatican Museums may vary slightly depending on restrictions decided by the museum's board

Remember to bring:

  • A valid photo ID for the security check
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Provider
Florence Town
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 19 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Service

4.4/5

Value for money

4.5/5

Staff

4.4/5

Safety

4.4/5

  • Marie

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Az

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    St Piter was dicht.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - November 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Unfortunately didn’t see the basilica due to Pops massage. This Was not made clear when booking as we would have not booked for a Wednesday visit. Th ...

  • Cesar

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Such a beautiful experience at Vatican city

  • Christoph

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Der Guide traf am Meeting Point relativ spät ein, was etwas Unruhe aufbrachte, ob die Tour überhaupt stattfindet.

  • Mc

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Meeting Point was duidelijk maar te druk om te staan wachten, zeker als de zon schijnt. Susanna was een zeer hulpvaardige en zeer bekwame gids!

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