Is there even the slightest possibility to skip the line at the Vatican? Absolutely, and it often turns out to be the most strategic choice you can make!
How do you not wait in line at the Vatican?
Sometimes the wait to enter the museums can be so long that it diminishes all your starry-eyed wonder about the art- seeing the famed Sistine Chapel will cease to have value in contrast to the possibility of taking a break from standing or going for a gelato instead.
But we implore you to not miss out the opportunity of visiting the Vatican.
Yes, sometime the wait can be really long, especially on the days with the greatest tourist turnout. In order to not waste precious time, decide to book skip-the-line Vatican tickets. Or, even more effectively, choose a Vatican tour which includes the skip-the-line service.
What are skip-the-line tickets?
Exactly what the name suggests.
Acquiring such tickets gives you direct access to the entrance of the attraction you want to enter and explore.
No waiting, no frustration, no hassle.
In the following paragraphs each option will be analyzed in further detail, with instructions on booking once you choose a tour with a specific Vatican twist that particularly delights you!
Why should you buy skip-the-line Vatican tickets?
Such tickets allow you to:
- Save precious time,
- Avoid the stress and confusion of waiting in long queues,
- Help you enjoy a more relaxed and delightful experience of the Vatican,
- Optimize the time available to visit the Vatican.
After all, why waste time in line when, for a small additional cost, you can optimize your visit to Rome, especially if you have decided to visit the Vatican on a Sunday?
Best skip-the-line tours
The official website for the Vatican Museums offers the opportunity to purchase skip-the-line tickets directly, but these do not include any additional services.
Therefore, if visitors want to fully enjoy the wonders of the Vatican and its architecture, a guided tour is the best choice.
The following list will analyze your options:
1 – Early morning Vatican Tour
With the chirping of birds creating a sonic background for sleepy Rome to awaken to, you will already be well on your way to Vatican City’s epicentre, an hour before its general opening to the public. This head start with a knowledgeable guide by your side will let you absorb the wonders that the city-state contains in a more privatized atmosphere, unique to what the Vatican usually offers.
This tour includes a skip-the-line option for the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums.
2 – Vatican early morning Clavigero tour
If you are only interested in a skip-the-line experience for the Vatican Museums, this tour offers you the most exclusive one you will ever be able to take. Join the esteemed clavigero in opening the doors of each and every room in the Vatican Museums, as the sun rise breaks through in the early morning and awakens the city. You will be part of the very important task of getting the museums ready for swarms of the public eager to be in the presence of such a magnificent art collection.
3 – Treasure hunt at the Vatican
Can Vatican City be as enthralling for children as it is for adults? How can it not, with the incredible visual stimuli it offers? We have made the most of the clinging mystery that the Vatican holds, by creating a fascinating ‘treasure hunt’ with gamified activities to capture the interest of your little ones.
Soon, your kids will be able to spout facts and secrets about Vatican City that even most adults won’t know! We can only hope that this tour will be embedded in their minds and they will crave a trip back to the Vatican once they are older. This tour includes skip-the-line tickets.
4 – Vatican tour by night
As the sun sets and casts its shadows on Rome, you will already find yourself within the sacred walls of Vatican City. With a darker ambiance lighting up the intriguing contents of the Vatican Museums, you are set up for hours of wandering along the halls and having an expert guide by your side to go into depth about any art piece that captures your interest the most.
This tour is the most intimate skip-the-line experience for the Sistine Chapel that you can possible get.
5 – Triple the Rome shore excursion
This tour is for those who are ready to charge towards a packed, but holistic Roman itinerary.
You will be able to tour the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. You will also be able to visit the Roman heart, that is the Colosseum and the adjacent ruins of the Roman Forum. Experiencing food is a crucial part of any Rome trip, but we like to double the benefits of the food component for this tour through a hands-on cooking class in a 17th century palazzo. Not only will you be able to eat some delicious Italian food but in the process you will also acquire some serious Italian cooking skills!
This tour includes skip-the-line tickets for the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
To book any of these tours, send an email to [email protected]. Our team will be more than happy to assist you!
