Save precious time with a skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums and discover the vast papal collection on your own. Enjoy an Italian lunch of dishes prepared by the pope's chefs in one of the nicest courtyards in the museum.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Skip the long lines to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Enjoy a lunch prepared by the pope's chefs
Marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo and other artists

Full description

Escape the restricted itineraries of organized group tours and discover masterpieces of art at the Vatican Museums at your own pace. Get escorted to the entrance to one of the world's most popular museums and fast track your way past the crowds! Wander the miles of galleries, corridors, and courtyards to see the highlights of the extensive collections that interest you most. Gaze in wonder at the miraculous frescoes by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, visit the Gallery of Maps to discover how cartographers depicted the world through the centuries, enter the private chambers of the Raphael Rooms, and more. Then, feast on a typical Italian menu cooked by the pope's chefs!

Includes

Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Lunch at the Vatican Museums

Pickup and drop-off
Guided tour
Audio guide
Access to St. Peter's Basilica

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants who are over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 15 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts

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Meeting point

Meet at the Touristation meeting point, about 50 meters from the entrance to the Vatican Museums. A member of staff will take you to the museum entrance and give you all the information you need.

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Important information

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Bring valid photo ID for children under 17 years old
Your knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the Vatican Museums

Vatican Museums: VIP-Hosted Entry Ticket and Lunch

Vatican Museums: VIP-Hosted Entry Ticket and Lunch

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The promised lunch was missed.

The Guide was great

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