Skip-the-Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's | Small Group
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Overview
Why book this tour? You visit the Vatican once in a lifetime! Skip-the-line access means you’ll have more time to explore millennia of art and history within these hallowed walls without waiting in the long general admission lines. In 3 hours, explore the highlights of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica in a small group. Get straight inside with skip-the-line access to see a host of treasures of the Vatican City, all with enlightening storytelling from a passionate guide. Dive into the Vatican’s must-see attractions with the highlights you absolutely can't leave Rome without. This tour has been specifically designed to get you inside as quickly as possible with skip-the-line entry. This is the perfect tour for families traveling with small children or teens, people who "don't do" museum tours, or those who have limited time and want to see the Eternal City in less than an eternity. The tour includes the big 3: Museums & the Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's!
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (3) Options Available
Option(s)
Low Season 2026
Starting from
$110.35
Option(s)
Wednesday's Tour (NO BASILICA)
Wednesday's tour itinerary: • Please note that the 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM tours on Wednesdays do not include St. Peter's Basilica.
Starting from
$145.57
Option(s)
High Season 2025
Important info: •Small Group •Meeting Point: Office - Via Santamaura 14b
Starting from
$198.40
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Meeting point easy to find for a stress-free check-in
- Entry to the Sistine Chapel
- Guided tour with skip-the-line entry to St. Peter's Basilica
- Tickets included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Skip-the-line entry with ticket to the Vatican Museums
- Small Group
- English-speaking licensed tour guide
What's not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
- 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
- MEETING POINT IS VIA SANTAMAURA 14B, What A Life Tours
- St. Peter's Basilica is an active parish and therefore subject to last-minute closures due to mass or other religious events. In these cases, we will offer an extended tour of the Vatican Museums (including areas normally not part of the tour). Please note that 2025 is the Jubilee year, closures of St. Peter's Basilica can happen anytime without further notice. No refunds are issued for unexpected closures.
- All participants (including under 18s) must bring valid ID.
- ALL participants MUST cover their knees and shoulders during visits to religious sites, the Vatican Museums included. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Please notice that we are not responsible for the number of visitors the Vatican Museums allow inside.
- Large umbrellas are not allowed, please leave these at your accommodations.
- No pictures, videos, or speaking is permitted in the Sistine Chapel.
- We recommend you bring your own headphones as the ones provided by the Vatican have a single earpiece only, and you may prefer to use both earbuds to hear the guide better.
- Your tour voucher is valid only for the day and time reserved. We’re unable to accommodate late arrivals due to a strictly timed entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums. Missed tours or tickets due to late arrivals are non-refundable. Please allow extra time to reach the meeting point as Rome's streets can be confusing. Meeting time is 15 minutes before the start time of the tour.
- Powerbanks are not permitted inside the museums, please leave these at your accommodations.
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