The UNESCO-listed Vatican complex draws thousands of visitors daily—and has admission lines to match. This classic tour grants fast-track access to the Vatican Museums and continues to visit the Sistine Chapel. Breeze through the endless entrance lines and spend several hours with a guide in the Papal Galleries, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and more.
Join a guided tour in Rome to discover some of the most important masterpieces of the Greco-Roman world
and of Renaissance art at the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry tickets. Enter
the Vatican Museums from the priority entrance, skipping the long waiting hours in the ticket line. Start the
tour in the Courtyard of the Armor for a glimpse of the Vatican Gardens, and continue to the Courtyard of
the Pine Cone located in the middle of the ancient papal buildings. Cross some rooms of the Belvedere
Palace, the Pope’s former summer residence while nowadays home to the Pius Clementine Museum, which
hosts important findings of Greco-Roman art, including the Apollo Belvedere and the Laocoön Group. Then,
arrive at the 3 Galleries that take you to the papal apartments – the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery
of Tapestries with works of the Flemish atelier of Peter Van Aelst on display, and the Gallery of Maps with
frescoed maps of the Italian territory, commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII. End the tour by witnessing 2
unmissable sites in the Vatican collection – Raphael’s Rooms in the apartment of Pope Julius II and the
Sistine Chapel, where you can admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces such as the scenes from the Book of
Genesis and The Last Judgement.
• Guided tour of the Vatican Museums
• Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums
• Visit to the Sistine Chapel
• Headsets to hear the guide clearly
1. Vatican Museums
Enjoy with your tour guide one of the most important museums of the world. Admire some masterpieces
like the Lacoonte. Enter into the smallest country in the world.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2. Cortile della Pigna
Discover one of the Vatican’s numerous outdoor courtyards, distinguished by a massive bronze pinecone
sculpture that lends the courtyard its name.
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3. Museo Pio Clementino
The Vatican Museums consist of several smaller, distinct museums, each offering a unique experience.
Among these, the Museo Pio Clementino stands out as one of the most significant, with unmissable
highlights. Be sure to visit the Octagonal Courtyard to see the Laocoonte and the Apollo Belvedere, or the
Round Room, where a colossal marble bathtub is guarded by a towering bronze statue of Heracles. In the
Room of the Animals, you can find sculptures of various creatures, while the Gallery of the Candelabra will
leave you in awe with its intricately painted 3D vaults.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4. Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
One of the most visited galleries in the Museums, this stop invites you to find the Italian cities you’ve visited
or perhaps your ancestor’s hometown. These hand-painted maps, created in the late 1500s, are also worth
admiring for their remarkable detail and intricate decorations.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5. Sistine Chapel
Arrive at the final and most famous room of the Vatican Museums: the Sistine Chapel. Home to
Michelangelo’s frescoes, see first-hand the artwork that earned Michelangelo his global legacy as one of the
best artists of all time.
• The skip-the-line ticket still includes going through the security check. This process may take up to
approximately 30 minutes.
• To enter the Vatican Museums, shoulders and legs must be covered up to the knees.
• People with reduced mobility will not be able to participate in the tour.
• Disabled people who are able to walk independently are entitled to a reduced rate based on the
percentage of disability. The disability must be communicated at the time of booking. Reservations
at the standard rate cannot be changed to a reduced rate on the day of the tour.
• Strollers for children are not recommended due to the presence of stairs.
• The following cannot be brought into the Vatican Museums: Bulky luggage, food or drink, weapons
or sharp or dangerous objects.
At CheckandGo Tours, we understand that plans can change, and sometimes, you may need to cancel or reschedule your tour. We strive to make the process as smooth as possible while maintaining fairness to both our customers and our business. Please review our cancellation policy below:
You may cancel or modify your booking free of charge 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Any cancellation or modification afterwards will not be granted.
Please contact us via email: booking@checkandgotours.com
No Shows:
If you do not show up for your scheduled tour, no refunds or free rescheduling options will be available. Latecomers are considered a NO SHOW.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing you with an exceptional tour experience.
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Max 20 Participant per group
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Enjoy clear, uninterrupted commentary.
2.5 HOURS