Rome: Skip-the-Line Tour= Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St.Peter

Skip the line of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour. A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea.
Make the most of your valuable vacation time by skipping the line at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St.Peter. You save hours of waiting by booking a group tour, and get engaging commentary from your guide as you explore.
With our expert tour guide you will first head into the Vatican Museums and then continue to the Sistine Chapel to see some of Michelangelo’s most famous works, wrapping your Vatican Museums tour up at St. Peter's Basilica, where you'll be able to enter directly, circumventing the regular lines.

Tour Plan:

1. Meet your tour guide at our office, located in the oldest neighbourhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio (a short walk away from the St. Peter's Square). Following a self introduction by your guide, you will walk through the charming shops of the Borgo, as he/she shares some local tips for eating and site seeing in Rome, including off the beaten track sites that you must visit during your holiday! Some background will also be provided on the history of the Sistine Chapel. Then, head to the square as a group, passing along the Via della Conciliazione. Admire the flags and surrounding embassies as you walk through this street, which serve as the primary access point to St.Peter's Square, and by extension, to the Vatican City itself.

2. We arrive at St.Peter's Square, which is marked by a towering Egyptian obelisk and enveloped by columns and statues of saints. Hear about the history of the square and the legendary artist Bernini who designed it. Fun fact- the Pope addresses crowds from his apartment window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, during the Papal audience held every Wednesday and Sunday morning.

3. En route to the museum, you will get to see and hear about how residents of the smallest city in the word go about their day to day life (including getting their mail!) Snap a pic of the Swiss guards- the pontifical bodyguards in their distinctly Renaissance uniforms. Our Tip: send yourself a post card after the tour. The post office sells a variety of memorabilia, including stamps with Pope Francis's face! Then, slowly head towards the museum's entrance, where you will be led to a special area reserved for skip-the-line groups.

4. VATICAN MUSEUMS: Be prepared to hear about stories as your guide walk you through an astonishing collection of Roman and Greek statues, the gallery of tapestries, and a gallery of maps depicting 16th century Italy.

5. SISTINE CHAPEL: Admire Michelangelo's famous works, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement. This spectacular fresco evokes lifelike images within the mind, vividly portraying stories of mankind in the biblical era. Note that the museum requires visitors to observe silence and a dress code (knees and shoulders covered).

6. ST. PETER’S BASILICA: You will be brought in front of St.Peter's Church, where a special entrance will allow you to enter directly from the museum and bypass the long queue out in the square. Got questions? Ask you guide before parting ways!

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.