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Best of the Vatican Tour: Fast Track Highlights

Location Rome, Italy, Europe
$99.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Meet your expert guide by the Vatican Museum entrance and enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important collection of art in the world. Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries.

Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist, who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.

At the end you can explore some of the remaining 1,400 galleries of art at your own pace.
2025 Departures
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Belvedere Courtyard, Greek and Roman Sculptures
  • Rooms of Raphael & Sistine Chapel
  • Priority access to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Skip the Line at the Vatican & get ahead of everyone else
  • Full-immersion guided Vatican Museums experience with an expert Vatican tour guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Meeting point
Via Sebastiano Veniero 19, nearest metro station is called Ottaviano / San Pietro / Musei Vaticani on Linea A which on any Rome metro map is coloured orange.
Return details
Enjoy fast track access to St. Peter's and explore the Papal Basilica on your own.
Exit the Vatican Museums or remain inside to explore on your own.

  • Vatican Museums
    Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel.
  • Sistine Chapel
    Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
  • St. Peter's Basilica
    Enjoy Fast track entry to St. Peter's without having to exit and wait on the security line. Explore the Papal Basilica on your own.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • Direct access to the Basilica will be possible exclusively to those who book at least 72 hours in advance. Visitors without prior bookings will need to enter through the main square.
  • Due to the route covered and/or transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
  • Please note: This description is provided as a general example. Actual experiences may vary slightly depending on the season, local conditions, and other factors beyond our control
  • On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica is not possible on Wednesday morning during the weekly papal audience.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Best of the Vatican Tour: Fast Track Highlights

    Location Rome, Italy, Europe
    $99.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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