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Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Entrance Ticket

1. Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Entrance Ticket

Take a stirring journey through art and religious history with skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Avoid the long ticket lines and then enjoy your visit at your own pace.  Wander through the Greek Cross Gallery to see elaborately-carved sarcophagi that might just contain the earthly remains of some of antiquity's famous kings and queens. Peek at the Cabinet of the Masks, or tour the Sala degli Animali to see a virtual menagerie of fantastic beasts, real and imagined. Walk the Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, to see how cartographers depicted the world through the ages. See masterpieces by Renaissance masters in the Raphael Rooms, and rest for a while in the Borgia Apartments. Then, it’s time to marvel at Michelangelo’s exquisite Sistine Chapel, the crown jewel of the Vatican, and perhaps even of all the world’s art treasures.

Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-The-Line Ticket

2. Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-The-Line Ticket

Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel without waiting in the often long public lines. Take a journey through the awe-inspiring museums where you’ll find a treasure trove of Roman statues, Renaissance paintings, and Italian artworks. With these Vatican Museum skip-the-line tickets, have more time to explore the immense collection of art that can be found in the Vatican Museums. Walk through the exhibits and galleries from the Round Room to the Gallery of the Tapestries. Discover the Belvedere and Pinecone Courtyards and the famous Gallery of the Maps. This room filled with topographical maps of Italy by Danti dating back to 1583 remains one of the largest geographical pictures to this day. Browsing through the Pio Clementino Museum you can see the Greek Cross Hall, Gallery of the Statues, Hall of the Muses, and other paintings, sculptures, and statues from artists spanning centuries. Pass through the majestic collection of ceremonial carriages that are now part of the Carriage Pavilion. Discover the countless treasures of the Vatican with a visit to the Raphael Rooms. Admire the 4 rooms of the Vatican famous for their frescoes by the High Renaissance great Raphael. Gaze in awe at Raphael’s The School of Athens. Observe the most famous chapel in the world – the Sistine Chapel. Witness the beautiful frescoes that decorate the interiors from Botticelli, Rosselli, Perugino, and Ghirlandaio and the most famous fresco of all – Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Vatican City: Saint Peter's Basilica Digital Audioguide

3. Vatican City: Saint Peter's Basilica Digital Audioguide

Embark on a journey through art and religion with this audio guided tour of the St. Peter's Basilica. Discover the magnificent works of art and architecture that adorn the walls and ceilings of the Basilica, including Michelangelo's Pieta and Bernini's Baldacchino. Learn about the history of the basilica and the various popes who have left their mark on this historic building. This audio guided tour offers a convenient way to explore the site, with insider knowledge and stories about its art and architecture. Explore the basilica at your own pace, pausing and rewinding the audio guide as needed to fully absorb the information.

Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Reserved Entrance

4. Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Reserved Entrance

Take in the highlights of the Vatican Museums, from the Sistine Chapel to lesser-known gems of the collection. Visit the Hall of Maps, Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Candelabra, and Raphael Rooms. Choose to add an open-top bus tour of the Vatican Gardens or an Italian breakfast. Redeem your voucher at the activity provider's office. Be taken by their staff to the Vatican Museums to get your official reserved ticket. Enjoy exploring at your own pace. Admire the immense art collection amassed by the Catholic Church, including Roman sculptures and Renaissance masterpieces. Visit the Sistine Chapel. Admire the details you have heard about, including Michelangelo’s boneless self-portrait, in which he expresses to the world that he would rather be skinned alive than paint the Sistine Chapel again. See what it takes to create a fresco and appreciate the work up close. Depending on the option chosen, then take a panoramic open-top bus around the Vatican Gardens. Listen to the multi-lingual audioguide to learn their secrets. Marvel at the elegant fountains and the sculptures as you tour the gardens.

Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo with Priority Entrance

5. Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo with Priority Entrance

Discover the history of this mausoleum-turned-museum with skip-the-line, hosted access. Located on the right bank of the Tiber only a short distance from the Vatican City, the Castel Sant'Angelo is an ancient fortress with centuries of history. Explore the museum's seven floors to discover an extensive collection of ancient artifacts and perfectly preserved frescoes from the Renaissance period. Built in 135 AD for the Roman Emperor Hadrian, the building has played an important part in Rome’s architectural history. Climb the spiral staircase to reach the Chamber of Ashes where a number of historical figures were incarcerated, before continuing up to visit the Papal Residence. Immerse yourself in the stories of each different room as you admire the art within. Finish your experience with a panoramic view over Rome and the River Tiber from the castle terrace. A great opportunity to take some photos of the Ponte Sant'Angelo bridge, also known as the Bridge of Angels.

Rome: Vatican Gardens Minibus Tour & Vatican Museums Ticket

6. Rome: Vatican Gardens Minibus Tour & Vatican Museums Ticket

Take a 45-minute tour of the Vatican Gardens, aboard an eco-friendly open bus. Sit back and comfortably admire the greenery of the private urban gardens and parks, which cover more than half of the Vatican country. Learn how the gardens and parks were established during the Renaissance and Baroque era and see how it is beautifully decorated with fountains and sculptures. Drive around the garden grounds covering approximately 23 hectares (57 acres) and admire historic buildings such as Radio Vatican and the Governor's Palace. Once the minibus tour is over, use your ticket to enter the Vatican Museums. Wander through the Greek Cross Gallery to see elaborately carved sarcophagi that might just contain the earthly remains of some of antiquity's famous kings and queens. Peek at the Cabinet of the Masks, or tour the Sala degli Animali to see a virtual menagerie of fantastic beasts, real and imagined. Walk the Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, to see how cartographers depicted the world through the ages. See masterpieces by Renaissance masters in the Raphael Rooms, and rest for a while in the Borgia Apartments. Then, it’s time to marvel at Michelangelo’s exquisite Sistine Chapel, the crown jewel of the Vatican, and perhaps even of all the world's art treasures.

Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-The-Line Tickets

7. Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-The-Line Tickets

Design your own itinerary with a full-day skip-the-ticket-line ticket, map, and a brief orientation, so you can enjoy the highlights of the Vatican museums’ famous collections at your own pace. Start by exploring areas most tour groups never see, like the paintings in the Pinacoteca gallery and the Etruscan museum, or spend more time admiring the scenery in famous areas like the Pinecone Courtyard and Gallery of Maps.  No trip to the Vatican is complete without visiting its shining star: the Sistine Chapel. Your ticket includes entry to the chapel and your orientation provides information on what to look for when you visit this incredible treasure.

Vatican and Colosseum 2-Day Priority Pass

8. Vatican and Colosseum 2-Day Priority Pass

Take a self-guided tour of the Vatican with a 2-day priority pass, and skip the lines at the Vatican Museums. See the famous Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms and works of art such as the Pieta and the Last Judgment. On the second day, visit the monuments of ancient Rome. Head back in time to the era of gladiator games, public executions and naval battles inside the Colosseum. Climb the Palatine Hill to the birthplace of Rome. Walk along the Via Sacra to the Roman Forum, once the social, political, economic and religious center of Rome.

Rome: Vatican Gardens Bus Tour and Vatican Museums Visit

9. Rome: Vatican Gardens Bus Tour and Vatican Museums Visit

Explore the green heart of the world’s smallest state on a guided minibus trip to the Vatican Gardens. Admire the lush cultivated areas and discover every single corner. Finish off your experience with a visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Meet your guide and uncover the secrets of this rich verdant space that occupies one-third of the Vatican city's 44 hectares. Hear about how the gardens have been enriched by the initiatives of various Pontiffs and experience a unique encounter with nature, art, and the Christian faith. Find out about the artists, architects, and creators who took care to create this harmonious location. If you're looking for the complete Vatican experience, this tour is perfect for you, with Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visits to explore all of Vatican City's beauty. See the Hall of Maps, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Candelabra, and the incredible Raphael Rooms. Enjoy the definitive highlight of your visit, the Sistine Chapel. Take some time to admire the details, including Michelangelo’s interesting self-portrait.

Rome: Night River Cruise with 4-Course Dinner and Live Music

10. Rome: Night River Cruise with 4-Course Dinner and Live Music

Rome Dinner Cruise | Panoramic Tiber Dinner Cruise | Exclusive Rome Night Cruise. Get on board and enjoy a moment of relaxation and a romantic cruise on the Tiber. Rome Night Cruise dinner, live music.  Rome Dinner, including Apéritif and live music on the Tiber River. The plus of your trip to Rome is that you must attend it. A romantic cruise on the Tiber begins at sunset and continues at night to enjoy incredible and unique panoramas. Once you get on board from the pier in Ponte S. Angelo (Bridge St. Angelo), your experience will begin with a welcome drink, Apéritif, and various snacks, which you can enjoy while sailing towards the Tiber Island served on the open deck. From now on, your exclusive cruise on the Tiber will turn into a magical and unforgettable moment. With the sun setting, Rome will dress up at night, and the light of the streetlamps will create a fascinating atmosphere, giving you extraordinary views that you can immortalize with a photo. Slowly navigating between ruins and millennial bridges, you will have the opportunity to see countless monuments and iconic places of this beautiful city. After the Apéritif, served on the open deck, left the Tiberina island, you go down to the covered deck to enjoy a 4-course dinner served by our staff. The dinner includes the appetizer, tastings of 2 types of pasta, a main course and side dish, fruit, and desserts accompanied by wine (white or red) and water or soft drinks. During navigation, you will be cheered by live music that will be the soundtrack to this exclusive experience. A real show within the show to immerse yourself in a typical Roman atmosphere. Throughout the navigation, including dinner, you can admire the splendid panoramas that Rome offers at night (St. Peter's Basilica, Castel Sant'Angelo, the Palace of Justice, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the church of San Giovanni Dei Fiorentini, the Tiber Island, the synagogue, the Fontanone del Gianicolo, etc., and you will be able to see up close Ponte Sant'Angelo, Ponte Umberto I, Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II, Ponte Principe Amedeo D'Aosta, Ponte Giuseppe Mazzini, Ponte Sisto, Ponte Garibaldi, Ponte Cestio and Ponte Fabricio.). This cruise on the Tiber River lasts approximately 3 hours and ends at the S. Angelo bridge embarkation point. It is possible to rent our boats exclusively for all kinds of events: corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, bachelor parties, etc. Can customize catering service, live music, and set-up to your liking. We can change the itinerary and duration of the navigation in the case of exclusive boat rental. The itinerary, the duration of the navigation of the Cruise and dinner experience, and the point of embarkation or disembarkation could vary due to events not attributable to our company. Duration About 3 Hours

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Excellent service, did not have to stand in line in the morning, spent this time exploring other attractions. I advise you to take the time of the tour from 15.30 until the closing time to walk around the museums.

Sean met and guided us into the museums seamlessly. We had a great day exploring and followed Sean’s great advice about where to go when to avoid the crowds. A fabulous experience for us.

Excellent self guided tour, ticket pick up is close to the Vatican. Enjoyed our experience

Skip the line tickets are well worth purchasing for this attraction!

Great ! No waiting with a well-organized skip-the-line ticket