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Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Entry Tickets

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About this activity

If you have limited time and want to avoid lines and explore the sites on your own, the Vatican museums & Sistine Chapel fast track ticket is the perfect option for you. The Vatican Museums public entrance is infamous for the incredibly long lines, which can be extremely frustrating especially if you have limited time. Thankfully, we have a solution! Our fast track tickets allow you to bypass the general admissions line and enter much quicker. This priority access ticket increases your time inside by eliminating all the needless waiting around outside. Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up at the office at the correct time and we’ll provide you with your ticket to skip the line and enter the Vatican Museums. If you choose the option to upgrade for a guided tour the duration is 2.5 hours. Access to St.Peters Basilica included if open. Please note that St Peters Basilica is subject to last minute closures and can not always be included.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Explore at your own leisure
    • Vatican museums & sistine chapel entry tickets
    • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
    • Upgrade for guided tour with professional licensed guide if option selected

    Not included

    • Location pick up & drop off
    • Audio guide or guided tour (Unless option is selected)
    • St. Peter's basilica

    Itinerary

    1. Vatican Museums

      The Vatican Museums

      The Vatican Museums are the public museums of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the best-known Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.

      1 hourAdmission includedSee on map

    2. Sistine Chapel

      The Sistine Chapel

      The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity.

      15 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    MEETING POINT: VIA GERMANICO 16 PLEASE ARRIVE TO CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED ENTRY TIME! We organize everything and we will provide you with your ticket to skip the line.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Drop-off

    • For skip the line tickets, you will exit the Vatican museums where you entered. For upgrades to guided tour, you will end the tour inside St.Peter's Basilica if it is open. (If the Basilica is not open you will exit at the Vatican museums entrance)

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
    • If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
    • If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid STUDENT PHOTO ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
    • All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
    • Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
    • Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
    • Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
    • "Upgrade for guided tours included skip the line access to the Vatican museums & Sistine chapel (+ St.Peter's basilica if open) duration: 2.5 hours "
    • If you have booked a guided tour please note that St.Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures and can not always be included
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up at the Maya Tours office (VIA GERMANICO, 16) at the correct time (Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked departure time) where will provide you with your ticket to skip the line and enter. If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Maya Tours
    Product code
    7356P7

    Customer reviews

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