Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission Ticket

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

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This ticket is perfect for an independent sightseer who wants to visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel without a tour guide but would still like to avoid the long lines that form outside this famous site. When you arrive, you’ll be escorted through a special no-wait Vatican Partner entrance before being set free to spend as much of the day as you want exploring the famous collections.

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1. Vatican City
Experience the UNESCO-listed Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel effortlessly with a skip-the-line ticket. Say goodbye to the hassle of long queues, giving yourself the gift of extra time to leisurely explore these incredible museums at your own pace. Enjoy a seamless and unforgettable journey through art and history!
2. Vatican Museums
Embark on your Vatican journey in the heart of Vatican City. Meet your friendly host and enjoy a priority entrance for the quickest skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums. Following a quick intro and a handy specialy designed map, delve into the vast 9 miles (15 km) of captivating rooms and galleries at your own pace. The ultimate Vatican adventure awaits!
3. Cortile della Pigna
The Pineyard Courtyard at the Vatican Museums is a serene haven, blending classic architecture with lush greenery. Donato Bramante's Pigna statue stands as a bronze centerpiece, creating a peaceful retreat. Amidst this cultural richness, the courtyard invites reflection and appreciation for its timeless elegance.
4. Sphere within a Sphere
In the heart of the Vatican's Cortile della Pigna stands a notable bronze sculpture: Sfera con sfera (Sphere Within a Sphere) by Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. This captivating artwork depicts two fractured orbs resembling intricate machine gears, symbolizing the intricate and fragile nature of the modern world. Pomodoro began creating similar sculptures in the early 1960s, exploring the theme of complexity.
5. Gallery of the Maps
Discover the Vatican Museums' Gallery of Maps: an enchanting showcase of detailed cartography spanning centuries. Immerse yourself in history with vibrant maps, capturing the beauty of geography and artistry. Unleash your sense of wonder!
6. Stanze di Raffaello
Explore the Raphael Rooms at the Vatican Museums, a visual feast of Renaissance art. Marvel at Raphael's masterpieces, including the iconic "School of Athens." Immerse yourself in a world of exquisite frescoes and timeless creativity.
7. Sistine Chapel
Most explorations of the Vatican Museums end at the crown jewel, the Sistine Chapel, a particularly sacred site, as it’s where new popes are elected. Of course, you’re there to see Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes, The Creation of Adam on the ceiling and The Last Judgment on on the wall.

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Posted By : Jason_F
Wow. Insane. Yet, insanely cool. Way, way, way too many people and, to be honest, tour groups, BUT ... they were very organized considering how many people were there. As for me, got my ticket and managed to get in after about 20 minutes, which was actually really, really good. So, kudos to City Wonders from me. BUT... be prepared for a ridiculously massive amount of people. If you can't deal with that, then find something else to do.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 12:50:32

Posted By : renatocN7512CJ
Great helpers. Easy to find. Quickly sorted. Only had troubles with the lines to go in because they are quite confusing. But this is due to the museum personal, not city wonders.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 03:22:22

Posted By : Anabel_D
Most of the museum was closed. Probably got to see three rooms. Sure we skipped the line, but in the end we didn’t get to see what we paid for
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 03:21:04

Posted By : Julie_K
Worth the tickets to skip the line as it was so busy here. Very easy to pick up the tickets at the meeting point and skip the line to enter Vatican City.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 12:37:12

Posted By : 9rosied
Stephania was an excellent guide! So friendly and knowledgeable. It was super crowded when we were there and she kept us moving through the museums and chapel. I’m so glad we did a guided tour as we learned so much more than we would have if we had just done it on our own.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 15:08:22

Posted By : Dayana_L
We were involved in a car accident and got there late, once we got there they would help us by rescheduling or giving us a refund, however, they did offer for us to buy another ticket. This company is horrible and they do not care about your experience. If I could rate them a 0 I would.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 11:50:06

Posted By : Explorer66339581227
We did the City of Wonders tour with Paula H and it was excellent. Very informative and well organized. No wait we were in the building within 15 mins. I highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 03:30:45

Posted By : joelfL2408KY
Great tour. Amy was our tour guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable and explained things quite well. Amy was also very friendly and kept us laughing with her sense of humor.

The Vatican and Sistine Chapel is an enormous facility with an overwhelming amount of history. I would only suggest making this visit with a guided tour.

I cannot say enough good things about this tour and about our tour guide. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 18:20:12

Posted By : F1873QGtiagop
Well worth the value, specially if you have only a short break in Rome. Guided tours is also worth as you will be able to absorb much more
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 06:13:26

Posted By : rculver92
Paula was excellent! Really informative tour - we skipped the massive line and had a really good commentary of the history and the highlights!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 16:00:55