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Vatican Museum Skip the Line Entry Tickets with Audio Guide

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Overview

Skip the lines and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a pre-reserved entry ticket. Wander through the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms, then admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel, including The Creation of Adam. An optional audio guide provides insights as you explore at your own pace. This ticket includes fast-track entry, museum access, and assistance at the meeting point, but excludes a live guide, St. Peter’s Basilica entry, and transportation. Perfect for independent travelers seeking a seamless Vatican experience.

What's Included

  • Entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • A multilingual digital guide for the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.
  • Skip-the-Line Access
  • Guided Tour – A live tour guide is not included; this is a self-guided visit.
  • St. Peter’s Basilica Entry Access is not included (it is free but requires separate access).
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Meeting Location

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Vatican Museums, 00120, Vatican City

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What To Expect

Vatican Museums

When You Get In You Will See The Galleries & Masterpieces, Walk through stunning corridors like the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and Gallery of Candelabras, each filled with breathtaking artwork and centuries-old treasures. The Raphael Rooms, Admire the exquisite frescoes by Raphael, including the famous School of Athens, a masterpiece of Renaissance art. The Sistine Chapel, Stand beneath Michelangelo’s legendary ceiling fresco, featuring The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, one of the most iconic artworks in history. The Pio-Clementino Museum, Discover a vast collection of classical sculptures, including the Laocoön Group and Apollo Belvedere, masterpieces of ancient Greek and Roman art. The Borgia Apartments & Modern Art Collection, Explore rooms once inhabited by the infamous Borgia Popes, now adorned with modern religious artwork.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sistine Chapel

Also you will see Michelangelo’s Ceiling Frescoes – Look up to witness the breathtaking frescoes painted by Michelangelo, including The Creation of Adam, one of the most famous images in art history. The entire ceiling tells the story of Genesis, from the Separation of Light and Darkness to the Great Flood. The Last Judgment – Covering the entire altar wall, this dramatic masterpiece by Michelangelo depicts the second coming of Christ and the final judgment of souls, with intense details and powerful emotion. Other Renaissance Frescoes – Admire frescoes by Sandro Botticelli, Pietro Perugino, and Domenico Ghirlandaio, which depict scenes from the lives of Moses and Jesus Christ, adding to the chapel’s spiritual and artistic significance. and more
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-351667P25


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