See the highlights of the Vatican Museum when it is still closed to the public on a skip-the-ticket-line small group tour. Explore the museum, pause in the Sistine Chapel and from there, use your skip-the-ticket-line access to St Peter's Basilica.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 12 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 7:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- Enjoy privileged access to the Vatican before the museum doors officially open
- Marvel at Renaissance masterpieces in peace and quiet
- Visit the Sistine Chapel in a group of no more than 12 people
- Enjoy a view over the Vatican Gardens
- Exclusive entrance when the museum is still closed to the public
- Entrance fees
- Professional art historian guide
- Skip-the-ticket-line access
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transportation to/ from attractions
- Wheelchair users
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Prepare for the activity
Via Leone IV, 6, 00192 Roma RM, Italia Meet your guide at 7:15 am at the local partner's office at Via Leone IV n.6
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- Passport or ID card
- Passport or ID card for children
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- 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
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
- A minimum of 2 persons per booking is required
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Children discount is applied from 6 up 14-years-old with a valid ID card to be shown on-site
- You will have a privileged access to St. Peter's Basilica but with no guide inside the basilica. You can visit the basilica at your leisure