Exclusive First Access Vatican Tour with Skip the Line Basilica
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Exclusive First Access Vatican Tour with Skip the Line Basilica
Next available dates
Thu
7 May
Fri
8 May
Mon
11 May
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First Access + Basilica max 10
Duration: 2 hours
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Free cancellation
Max 10 guests or less: Premium Guided Tour in English.
First Access + Basilica: First Access Semi-Private Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter's Basilica Skip the Line Access (no tour inside)
First Access + Basilica: First Access Semi-Private Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter's Basilica Skip the Line Access (no tour inside)
From
GBP 147.19
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Highlights
Start your day with first access to the Vatican Museums—no waiting in line, no crowds. Join a small group tour with a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide and explore the Vatican’s most iconic masterpieces before the rush begins. Choose between two group sizes—intimate (up to 10 guests) or group (up to 20 guests)—for the experience that suits you best.
Your expert guide will lead you through the galleries with engaging stories and insights, revealing the legends, symbolism, and history behind the treasures of the Museums.
At the tour’s grand finale, step into the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment.
Now ALWAYS included: skip-the-line access from the Vatican Museums directly into St. Peter’s Basilica. While this access does not include a guided tour, it allows you to bypass the long lines and enter the Basilica at your own pace.
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit the Vatican Museums with fast entry, in the first available access of the day.Cortile della Pigna
15 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThis courtyard gets its name from the enormous bronze Pinecone sculpture that dominates it. Don't miss Alfredo Pomodoro's famous Sphere within Sphere while you are here. Ask your guide to give it a spin for you!Sphere within a Sphere(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeDon't miss Arnaldo Pomodoro's Sphere within a Sphere. Variations of this sculpture can be found in many settings around the world. Ask your guide to give it a spin for you!Museo Pio Clementino
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe most famous wing of the Vatican Museums, the Pio Clementino museum contains much of the Museum's most important highlights. Your guide will take you through the Room of the Animals, where you can spot the life-like statues of fauna from around the world. Head to the Octagonal Courtyard where a small fountain trickles in the background of famous statues like the Laocoonte and Apollo Belvedere. Don't forget to look at the Candelabra Gallery - master painters decorated these ceilings to create the illusion of a 3D effect centuries ago!Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedHead with your guide to the Gallery of the Maps and get a perspective of the world how it was five centuries ago. These exquisitely detailed, hand-painted giant maps are a favorite of the Vatican Museums. See if you can find the Italian cities you have visited, or spot the nod to Christopher Columbus' journey to the Americas.Stanze di Raffaello
15 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedRaphael painted these rooms with incredible frescoes, originally meant for the private rooms of Pope Julius II.Sistine Chapel
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedNo guides are able to speak inside the Sistine Chapel. However, your guide will prepare you in advance for your free time inside so you'll know what to look for.Vatican Museums(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeYour visit ends close to where it began, after the spiral staircase at the entrance to the Vatican Museums.St. Peter's Square
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWhen option is selected, access is provided to St Peter's Basilica, skipping the lines. A tour is not provided inside the Basilica, only access. Your visit will end at the steps of St. Peter's Square with an introduction made by your guide after which you will be on your own to continue exploring.St. Peter's Basilica
10 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedOnly for options that explicitly include St. Peter's Basilica: Your tour will include access to St. Peter's Basilica through a special exit from the Sistine Chapel, allowing you to bypass the usual long entry lines. Please note that this access does not include a guided tour inside the Basilica.Vatican City(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeVisit to Vatican Museums - Vatican City
What's included
INCLUDED
Access to the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms
Early morning first-access entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Skip the Line Access to St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican Museums
Professional headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional & Passionate English-speaking Guide
Skip the Line entry to St. Peter's Basilica
Jan 12–Mar 31, 2026: Last Judgment under conservation; may be obscured
Skip the Line Access to the Vatican Museums
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
Children under 18 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.
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
Please include all names as they appear on your passports when booking. Tickets are non-transferable and if the names on your booking do not match your ID you may be denied access and will not be due a refund. Any name changes must be communicated at least 72 hours in advance.
Please bring an ID or a photo/copy of ID.
Important: From January 12 to March 31, 2026, conservation work will be carried out on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment. The Sistine Chapel will remain open to visitors; however, the fresco will be temporarily not visible due to scaffolding. We thank you for your understanding during this important preservation project.
Location
Address
00120, Vatican City
Provider
EcoArt Travel
From
GBP 147.19
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