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Fast Track Access Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour

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Fast Track Access Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Overview

Save time, and head straight to the Vatican’s most popular sights and attractions, on this seamless and speedy tour. Pick from morning or afternoon departure times, and meet your guide. With skip-the-line tickets, you’ll beat the crowds and head straight into the Vatican Museums. Discover the Sistine Chapel at your own pace, and follow your guide directly to the museums’ other highlights. Your final stop is at the neighboring St. Peter’s Basilica.
  • Skip-the-line access to the sights saves you time and prevents any hassle
  • Choose from convenient morning or afternoon departure times
  • See the Sistine Chapel and the other highlights of the Vatican Museums
  • Go on a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, and learn about its history
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Skip the Line Access to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica (ex. Wednesdays and special events)
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Small Groups of 20 tops
Headsets to hear your guide clearly
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Departure Point

Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Ticket Redemption Point

Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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
  • Large bags and backpacks are not permitted on this tour.
  • Please note: Tours departing on Wednesdays do not visit the inside of St. Peter's Basilica due to the weekly Papal Audience. It is also possible that due to Papal events, some planned in advance and some at the last minute, that access to St. Peter's Basilica and/or the Sistine Chapel from the Vatican Museums will be closed or that the Basilica will be completely closed off to the public. In these cases, we will do our best to inform guests ahead of time and provide alternatives. This is not always possible, however, and in the case of a last minute interruption, extra time will be spent exploring the Vatican Museums. In such cases, no partial refunds will be provided.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY EcoArt Travel

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Fast Track Access Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Fast Track Access Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Fast Track Access Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Fast Track Access Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Fast Track Access Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Fast Track Access Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Fast Track Access Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour?
A:
The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Fast Track Access Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour.
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What is the maximum group size during Fast Track Access Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour?
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This activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers.

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  • "Bypassing the line is a must cameras are allowed 95% of the tour." See review
  • "Plenty of walking with a few breaks along the way but well worth the overall experience." See review
  • "This tour is a must see for Christians and all religions as it is truly an unbelievable experience." See review

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Great tour and guides
klweddle1
, Jan 2020
We met outside Vatican City. Once group was together the guides took us past lines, picked up our headsets and got us on our way. A great way to see everything
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Karen B
, Dec 2019
There is so much to see on this tour that there is no way to see it all. It is a fast paced tour but our guide, Felix, was awesome! He showed us the highlights, which was still a little overwhelming. I know we would've missed a lot had we tried to do a self guided tour so I highly recommend this tour. If you want to spend extra time anywhere you need to avoid the guided tour.
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Tour
MiguelMifsud
, Dec 2019
We never thought booking would be this easy. Thanks to our tour leader, Arianna, we visited all parts of the museums, Sistine chapel & Saint Peters Basilica. She explained everything in detail and very good English. Highly recommended!
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Excellent Tour Guide
Margaret T
, Nov 2019
It was an informative tour. The tour guide was excellent and knowledgeable. I will recommend this tour to all.
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Shame on the Noisy Tourists in the Sistine Chapel!
Klare K
, Nov 2019
Our guide was friendly and shared lots of interesting info with us during the tour. She told us ahead of time about the etiquette required at the Sistine Chapel -- no photos and no talking. So it was annoying with so many people crowded in there who were talking loudly while taking pictures despite the guards attempts to silence them. If you plan to visit this amazing place, please show some respect.
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Too fast to keep up
TerryDeSchepper
, Nov 2019
This is a fast paced tour. Make sure you have walking shoes on. Hard to understand tour guide even using personal hearing devices. You do get to skip the waiting lines!
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Vatican Eye Popper
haroldw234
, Nov 2019
Our impression of the Sistine Chapel was it is overwhelming. Enjoyed having a tour that prepared us ahead of actually visiting the chapel. It made our time in the chapel, museum and basilica so much more meaningful. We visited in late October when the weather was in the 70s. A much better time than in summer with heat an crowds.
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Best Tour Ever!
Seaside686059
, Nov 2019
Stefano was our guide and he was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, entertaining and had a great personality. The pace was perfect. We would highly recommend the tour!
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Everything and more that you could ask for.
Jeff P
, Oct 2019
We learned so much that if we had done it on our own and waited on the long lines we would have been wasting our time. Worth every penny.
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Brilliant tour
Curious82127
, Oct 2019
We had an amazing tour of the Vatican museums and St Peter's Basillica. Our tour guide Inge was so nice and knowledgeable about the Vatican and the Basilica. Ahead the tour so I interesting and really enjoyable. We finished up in St Peter's Basillica where we were able to stay and explore some more on our own. We both really enjoyed our tour. Highly recommend thank you
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