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Skip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour

4.3(1,928 reviews)Rome, ItalyOperated by Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours
  • Duration3 hours 30 min
  • GroupShared · max 20
  • EntrySkip the line
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

* Dive into Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with your guide * Enjoy immediate access with our priority entrance feature * Discover the splendors of the Gallery of Tapestries and Geographical Maps * Revel in the artistic masterpieces inside the Sistine Chapel * Experience an exclusive tour with limited group size, with no more than 20 participants * Opt for a convenient hotel pick-up, or reach the meeting point on your own * Audio headsets provided, ensuring clear commentary

What to expect

3 hours 30 min4 stopsShared tourSkip the lineMax 20 travellers

  1. Piazza del Risorgimento

    Rome, 00192, Italy

    5 minutes

    Welcome & Briefing Begin with a warm greeting from our specialized guide, who will overview the tour and make sure that all guests have checked in

  2. Vatican Museums

    Viale Vaticano, Rome, 00165, Italy

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Priority Entrance Skip the lines and start your immersive guided tour through art and history! Cortile della Pigna: Marvel at the expansive 300 sq.m. courtyard named after its central pine cone-shaped statue. Museo Pio Clementino: Navigate through 12 rooms filled with mesmerizing Roman and Greek artworks. Gallery of Tapestries & Maps: Appreciate the intricate tapestries and historic map displays showcasing Italy's geographical evolution. Borgia Apartment: Step into six rooms highlighting the powerful Borgia family's insignia, commissioned by Pope Alexander VI. Raphael Rooms: Stand in awe before the breathtaking frescoes by Raphael and his students, including the iconic "School of Athens.

  3. Sistine Chapel

    Vatican City, 00120, Italy

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Sistine Chapel Admiration Immerse yourself in Michelangelo's renowned masterpiece. Relish the vibrant colors and unparalleled artistry overhead.

  4. St. Peter's Square

    Borgo Santo Spirito, Piazza Papa Pio XII, Vatican City, 00120, Italy

    Pass by

    Tour Conclusion Your tour will end at Piazza San Pietro after approximately 3.5 hours.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.

Start

Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

End

The tour ends after 3.5h approximately near Piazza San Pietro.

Pickup locations881

The operator lists 881 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Hotel MaalotVia delle Muratte, 77, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Alius And Freerome HotelVia Nazionale 243, Genzano di Roma, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel La PlacePiazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina 35, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Casa Santa SofiaPiazza della Madonna Dei Monti 3, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Rome MontiPiazza Dell' Esquilino 1, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel Il Campo MarzioVia di Campo Marzio 46, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Room Mate FilippoVia della Purificazione 31, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Small Luxury Inn Rome by The Goodnight CompanyVia Mario de' Fiori, 12, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Williams ResidenceMilan, Italy
  • Aberdeen HotelVia Firenze 48, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel Albergo Santa ChiaraVia Santa Chiara, 21, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Chroma PenteVia Appia Nuova 59, Rome, 00182, Italy
  • Dharma Luxury Hotel & SpaVia Torino, 123, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Best Western Hotel AstridLargo Antonio Sarti, 4, Rome, 00196, Italy
  • Hotel Duca D'AlbaVia Leonina 14, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Doria Palace Boutique HotelVia Merulana 4, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Residenza RomaCentroVia Lucullo 11, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Eterna RomaPiazza Manfredo Fanti 22, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel 77 Seventy-SevenVia Agostino Depretis, 77, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel EderaVia Angelo Poliziano 75, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel Giotto FlaviaVia Flavia 84, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Profumo Maison RipettaVia Angelo Brunetti 28, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Hotel De RomeVia Del Colosseo 72, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel ArchimedeVia Dei Mille, 19, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel AbruzziPiazza della Rotonda 69, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Charme Spagna Boutique HotelVia della Mercede 37, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Best Western Hotel PiccadillyVia Magna Grecia 122, Rome, 00183, Italy
  • Tmark Hotel VaticanoViale Vaticano 99, Rome, 00165, Italy
  • Hotel Carmel RomaVia Goffredo Mameli 11, Rome, 00153, Italy
  • Hotel FelliniVia Rasella, 56, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Best Western Blu Hotel RomaLargo Domenico de Dominicis 4, Rome, 00159, Italy
  • Hotel FarneseVia Alessandro Farnese 30, Rome, 00192, Italy
  • Aleph Rome Hotel Curio Collection by HiltonVia di San Basilio 15, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Hotel GalileoVia Palestro 33, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel GenioVia Giuseppe Zanardelli 28, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • The Spring House Hotel Rome Vatican, Tapestry Collection by HiltonVia Mocenigo 7, Rome, 00192, Italy
  • Casa Linnea VacanzeVia Plinio, 22, Rome, 00193, Italy
  • Hotel AlexisVia Gaeta 27, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel ArtoriusVia Del Boschetto, 13, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Casa Stella San SistoVia Domenico Cimarosa 6, Perugia, 06132, Italy
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point. Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

Redemption

• Pickup starts one hour before departure, please contact us 24 hours in advance, in order to reconfirm your pick-up schedule be ready in the lobby. Pickup is guaranteed only for hotels not BB and apartaments • Tour without pickup, please be at the meeting point no later than 15 minutes before the tour starts. Meet in the middle of the square Piazza del Risorgimento at the Bar "Bar Caffetteria L'Ottagono" Emergency phone number: +39 06 474 2501 (6:30 AM – 8:00 PM 365 days) +39 348 8112027 (Whatsapp only) • A dress code is required to enter places of worship. 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 Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Pickup details by option

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 2PM Small Group English Pickup

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.

Start

Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

End

The tour ends after 3.5h approximately near Piazza San Pietro.

Pickup locations40

Hotels & residences40

  • Hotel MaalotVia delle Muratte, 77, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Alius And Freerome HotelVia Nazionale 243, Genzano di Roma, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel La PlacePiazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina 35, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Casa Santa SofiaPiazza della Madonna Dei Monti 3, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Rome MontiPiazza Dell' Esquilino 1, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel Il Campo MarzioVia di Campo Marzio 46, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Room Mate FilippoVia della Purificazione 31, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Small Luxury Inn Rome by The Goodnight CompanyVia Mario de' Fiori, 12, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Williams ResidenceMilan, Italy
  • Aberdeen HotelVia Firenze 48, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel Albergo Santa ChiaraVia Santa Chiara, 21, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Chroma PenteVia Appia Nuova 59, Rome, 00182, Italy
  • Dharma Luxury Hotel & SpaVia Torino, 123, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Best Western Hotel AstridLargo Antonio Sarti, 4, Rome, 00196, Italy
  • Hotel Duca D'AlbaVia Leonina 14, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Doria Palace Boutique HotelVia Merulana 4, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Residenza RomaCentroVia Lucullo 11, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Eterna RomaPiazza Manfredo Fanti 22, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel 77 Seventy-SevenVia Agostino Depretis, 77, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel EderaVia Angelo Poliziano 75, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel Giotto FlaviaVia Flavia 84, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Profumo Maison RipettaVia Angelo Brunetti 28, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Hotel De RomeVia Del Colosseo 72, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel ArchimedeVia Dei Mille, 19, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel AbruzziPiazza della Rotonda 69, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Charme Spagna Boutique HotelVia della Mercede 37, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Best Western Hotel PiccadillyVia Magna Grecia 122, Rome, 00183, Italy
  • Tmark Hotel VaticanoViale Vaticano 99, Rome, 00165, Italy
  • Hotel Carmel RomaVia Goffredo Mameli 11, Rome, 00153, Italy
  • Hotel FelliniVia Rasella, 56, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Best Western Blu Hotel RomaLargo Domenico de Dominicis 4, Rome, 00159, Italy
  • Hotel FarneseVia Alessandro Farnese 30, Rome, 00192, Italy
  • Aleph Rome Hotel Curio Collection by HiltonVia di San Basilio 15, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Hotel GalileoVia Palestro 33, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel GenioVia Giuseppe Zanardelli 28, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • The Spring House Hotel Rome Vatican, Tapestry Collection by HiltonVia Mocenigo 7, Rome, 00192, Italy
  • Casa Linnea VacanzeVia Plinio, 22, Rome, 00193, Italy
  • Hotel AlexisVia Gaeta 27, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel ArtoriusVia Del Boschetto, 13, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Casa Stella San SistoVia Domenico Cimarosa 6, Perugia, 06132, Italy
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point. Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 10:30AM Regular English Pickup

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.

Start

Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

End

The tour ends after 3.5h approximately near Piazza San Pietro.

Pickup locations40

Hotels & residences40

  • Hotel MaalotVia delle Muratte, 77, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Alius And Freerome HotelVia Nazionale 243, Genzano di Roma, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel La PlacePiazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina 35, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Casa Santa SofiaPiazza della Madonna Dei Monti 3, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Rome MontiPiazza Dell' Esquilino 1, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel Il Campo MarzioVia di Campo Marzio 46, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Room Mate FilippoVia della Purificazione 31, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Small Luxury Inn Rome by The Goodnight CompanyVia Mario de' Fiori, 12, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Williams ResidenceMilan, Italy
  • Aberdeen HotelVia Firenze 48, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel Albergo Santa ChiaraVia Santa Chiara, 21, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Chroma PenteVia Appia Nuova 59, Rome, 00182, Italy
  • Dharma Luxury Hotel & SpaVia Torino, 123, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Best Western Hotel AstridLargo Antonio Sarti, 4, Rome, 00196, Italy
  • Hotel Duca D'AlbaVia Leonina 14, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Doria Palace Boutique HotelVia Merulana 4, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Residenza RomaCentroVia Lucullo 11, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Eterna RomaPiazza Manfredo Fanti 22, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel 77 Seventy-SevenVia Agostino Depretis, 77, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel EderaVia Angelo Poliziano 75, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel Giotto FlaviaVia Flavia 84, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Profumo Maison RipettaVia Angelo Brunetti 28, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Hotel De RomeVia Del Colosseo 72, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel ArchimedeVia Dei Mille, 19, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel AbruzziPiazza della Rotonda 69, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Charme Spagna Boutique HotelVia della Mercede 37, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Best Western Hotel PiccadillyVia Magna Grecia 122, Rome, 00183, Italy
  • Tmark Hotel VaticanoViale Vaticano 99, Rome, 00165, Italy
  • Hotel Carmel RomaVia Goffredo Mameli 11, Rome, 00153, Italy
  • Hotel FelliniVia Rasella, 56, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Best Western Blu Hotel RomaLargo Domenico de Dominicis 4, Rome, 00159, Italy
  • Hotel FarneseVia Alessandro Farnese 30, Rome, 00192, Italy
  • Aleph Rome Hotel Curio Collection by HiltonVia di San Basilio 15, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Hotel GalileoVia Palestro 33, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel GenioVia Giuseppe Zanardelli 28, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • The Spring House Hotel Rome Vatican, Tapestry Collection by HiltonVia Mocenigo 7, Rome, 00192, Italy
  • Casa Linnea VacanzeVia Plinio, 22, Rome, 00193, Italy
  • Hotel AlexisVia Gaeta 27, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel ArtoriusVia Del Boschetto, 13, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Casa Stella San SistoVia Domenico Cimarosa 6, Perugia, 06132, Italy
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point. Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 2 PM Spanish Standard Tour MP

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.

Start

Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

End

The tour ends after 3.5h approximately near Piazza San Pietro.

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.

Pickup instructions

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point. Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 10:30AM English Meeting Point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.

Start

Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

End

The tour ends after 3.5h approximately near Piazza San Pietro.

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.

Pickup instructions

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point. Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: English Standard Group

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.

Start

Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

End

The tour ends after 3.5h approximately near Piazza San Pietro.

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.

Pickup instructions

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point. Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 09:00 AM English (T3)

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.

Start

Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

End

The tour ends after 3.5h approximately near Piazza San Pietro.

Pickup locations40

Hotels & residences40

  • Hotel MaalotVia delle Muratte, 77, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Alius And Freerome HotelVia Nazionale 243, Genzano di Roma, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel La PlacePiazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina 35, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Casa Santa SofiaPiazza della Madonna Dei Monti 3, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Rome MontiPiazza Dell' Esquilino 1, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel Il Campo MarzioVia di Campo Marzio 46, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Room Mate FilippoVia della Purificazione 31, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Small Luxury Inn Rome by The Goodnight CompanyVia Mario de' Fiori, 12, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Williams ResidenceMilan, Italy
  • Aberdeen HotelVia Firenze 48, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel Albergo Santa ChiaraVia Santa Chiara, 21, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Chroma PenteVia Appia Nuova 59, Rome, 00182, Italy
  • Dharma Luxury Hotel & SpaVia Torino, 123, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Best Western Hotel AstridLargo Antonio Sarti, 4, Rome, 00196, Italy
  • Hotel Duca D'AlbaVia Leonina 14, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Doria Palace Boutique HotelVia Merulana 4, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Residenza RomaCentroVia Lucullo 11, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Eterna RomaPiazza Manfredo Fanti 22, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel 77 Seventy-SevenVia Agostino Depretis, 77, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel EderaVia Angelo Poliziano 75, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel Giotto FlaviaVia Flavia 84, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Profumo Maison RipettaVia Angelo Brunetti 28, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Hotel De RomeVia Del Colosseo 72, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel ArchimedeVia Dei Mille, 19, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel AbruzziPiazza della Rotonda 69, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Charme Spagna Boutique HotelVia della Mercede 37, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Best Western Hotel PiccadillyVia Magna Grecia 122, Rome, 00183, Italy
  • Tmark Hotel VaticanoViale Vaticano 99, Rome, 00165, Italy
  • Hotel Carmel RomaVia Goffredo Mameli 11, Rome, 00153, Italy
  • Hotel FelliniVia Rasella, 56, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Best Western Blu Hotel RomaLargo Domenico de Dominicis 4, Rome, 00159, Italy
  • Hotel FarneseVia Alessandro Farnese 30, Rome, 00192, Italy
  • Aleph Rome Hotel Curio Collection by HiltonVia di San Basilio 15, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Hotel GalileoVia Palestro 33, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel GenioVia Giuseppe Zanardelli 28, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • The Spring House Hotel Rome Vatican, Tapestry Collection by HiltonVia Mocenigo 7, Rome, 00192, Italy
  • Casa Linnea VacanzeVia Plinio, 22, Rome, 00193, Italy
  • Hotel AlexisVia Gaeta 27, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel ArtoriusVia Del Boschetto, 13, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Casa Stella San SistoVia Domenico Cimarosa 6, Perugia, 06132, Italy
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point. Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 2:00 PM English: Meeting Point (3L)

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.

Start

Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

End

The tour ends after 3.5h approximately near Piazza San Pietro.

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.

Pickup instructions

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point. Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 8AM English Standard Pickup

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.

Start

Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

End

The tour ends after 3.5h approximately near Piazza San Pietro.

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.

Pickup instructions

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point. Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Portuguese Standard Group

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.

Start

Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

End

The tour ends after 3.5h approximately near Piazza San Pietro.

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.

Pickup instructions

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point. Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Spanish Standard Tour

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.

Start

Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

End

The tour ends after 3.5h approximately near Piazza San Pietro.

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.

Pickup instructions

Hotel Pickup Details: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point. Meet our staff in Piazza del Risorgimento, central to the square, adjacent to Bar l' Ottagono, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Our team wear the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Ottaviano stop.

What's included

Included

  • Expert-guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Priority skip-the-line access
  • A moment to marvel at the Sistine Chapel's renowned artworks
  • Quality headsets, ensuring you won't miss a detail from the guide's explanations amidst the crowd
  • Engaging insights into the Gallery of Tapestries and Geographical Maps
  • Optional hotel pick-up service, available if the option is selected during booking

Not included

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation (i.e. this applies to the meeting point options)
  • Entrance to S. Peter's Basilica

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–5), Child (6–18), Adult (19–99)

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship. 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
  • If you choose pick-up option, contact us no later than 24 hours, in order to reconfirm your pick-up schedule be ready in the lobby
  • By purchasing this tour, the customer agrees to follow only the guide assigned to him/her. It is not permitted to add external guides to the group after the tour has been purchased. We inform our customers that, in such circumstances, access to the Vatican Museums will be granted only if escorted by the assigned guide and respective group. If one chooses to opt out, they will forfeit all rights to the tour and ticket, with no possibility of a refund.
  • For the issuance of Vatican Museums tickets, providing a first name and surname is mandatory. Without this information, the ticket cannot be issued. Once the Vatican Museums ticket is issued, it is non-refundable. It is also mandatory to bring your passport on the day of the tour
  • Wednesday Audience Day: Expect changes to the museum flow. The tour may not end at St. Peter’s Square. We apologize for any inconvenience, but changes are beyond our control, and no refunds will be issued.
  • Sistine Chapel: Guides cannot explain inside the chapel due to Vatican policy. They provide an overview of the chapel's art at the start of the tour, usually in the courtyard. Recommended visit time inside: 15 minutes.
  • Museum Access: Your ticket allows you to stay inside the museums after the tour, until closing. The guide will finish the tour, collect radios, and direct those staying longer on where to go next.
  • Accessibility for Disabled Visitors: The tour route may not suit all mobility needs. Please contact us in advance so we can organize a suitable tour.

Languages

Guide
English, French, Spanish

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
5034P44

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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