Skip-the-Line Tour: the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel

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Enjoy a group guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Benefit from skip-the-line entry and explore the vast collections of the Museums and admire the magnificent murals by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
Meet your tour guide and skip the long ticket lines at the Vatican Museums. Discover the highlights of the vast interior of the museums, including the Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of the Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino's Rooms, and the Tapestry Gallery.
Learn more about the fascinating artifacts and stunning artwork on display with your guide. Make your way to the breathtaking Sistine Chapel and admire the stunning frescoes of Michelangelo which adorn its walls and ceiling.
Conclude the tour with priority and line-free access to St. Peter's Basilica, which you can explore at your own pace.
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Important information
* Not wheelchair accessible
* Not suitable for pets
* Infants must not sit on laps
* Infant seats unavailable
* Dress Code; knees and shoulders must be covered
* Valid ID: Travelers are required to carry a valid identity document
* Due to the Pope's audience access to the St. peter's square in excluded from Wednesday morning tours
* Due to numerous number of stairs and uneven terrains wheelchair/walker users can not be accommodate
* Due to the Vatican Museums regulations persons with any sort of disabilities can not be accommodated
* Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
* Due to the Jubliee the St. Peter's Basilica maybe subject of last minute and unannounced closure and access to the Basilica is not guaranteed
* 1- This is not direct entry ticket and you must come to the meeting point, Via Sebastiano Veniero, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy (Vatican Hill Tours agency).
2- Meeting time: 15 minutes in advance of your start time. Please note it is extremely important that you are present at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before starting time. Please notice tickets are with a strict time entrance and so kindly be on time!:). Due to a severe shortage of tickets we are not able to accommodate later comers and the tickets are non refundable after starting time and if there is availability for later entrances you may have to pay full price again.
3- The Vatican Museums' tickets are nominal and it is mandatory to carry a valid ID, even a photo or copy of valid ID, thank you.
4- Vatican Museums and specially the Sistine Chapel have dress code and knees and shoulders must be cover, please keep this in mind.
* Stroller or pram accessible
* Public transportation nearby