Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and Basilica Tour

About this activity

  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    2.5 - 3 hours
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

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  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

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  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a 50% refund

Highlights

  • Marvel at masterpieces of art in the Vatican Museums
  • Discover the highlights of the Vatican City with a licensed guide
  • Save time with priority entry to the Vatican Museums, avoiding long queues
  • Enjoy one of masterpiece of Michelangelo's work in The Sistine Chapel
  • Explore Michelangelo and Raphael’s art with an official Vatican guide

Your experience

Skip the lines and walk right into the artistic marvels of the Vatican with a guide in an expert tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael will light up your eyes as their stories unfold with you.

Great sculptures like Apollo Belvedere and Laocoon, which greatly inspired Michelangelo’s Last Judgment, are not to be missed.

Find out what hidden messages lie in the artworks as you stroll through magnificent galleries.

Then stand in silence under Michelangelo's great frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, including Creation of the World and Last Judgment.

For those who wish to make their visit more convenient, direct exit from St.

Peter’s Basilica is available through the Sistine Chapel for a hassle-free end to your experience in Vatican.

A fascinating blend of past, creativity, and spirituality awaits you.

Don't miss this great journey through the Vatican's artistic and spiritual wonders—book your visit now and see the magic of history, art, and belief come to life!

What's Included
  • Licensed Guide
  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums
  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Sistine Chapel.
  • Access of St. Peter's Basilica (if option selected)
  • Team available to assist you at the meeting point
  • Free WiFi available at the meeting point
  • Headsets
What's Excluded
  • Transportation.
  • Food and Drinks.

Itinerary

2 starting location options:

Via Vespasiano, 28, Via Vespasiano, 26

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Vatican Museums

Guided tour (30 minutes)

3
Courtyard of the Pigna

Guided tour (30 minutes)

4
Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Guided tour (30 minutes)

5
Gallery of Tapestries

Guided tour (20 minutes)

6
Gallery of the Candelabra

Guided tour (20 minutes)

7
Sistine Chapel

Guided tour (10 minutes)

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St. Peter's Basilica

Guided tour (20 minutes)

2 drop-off locations:

Basilica di San Pietro, Sistine Chapel

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Please Note that the option "Vatican museum & skip the line ticket" is not a guided tour, but only ticket to access.
  • The Basilica of Saint Peter is closed on Wednesdays and during religious holidays.
  • All guests must bring a photo ID for the security check.
  • Please note that the Vatican Museums are very strict with entrance times. Latecomers cannot be guaranteed entry, and no refund will be provided if you arrive late or do not attend the tour.
  • The Vatican Museums follow a mandatory dress code, be sure to cover shoulders and knees.
  • Please note that during the Jubilee year the Basilica of Saint Peter may observe different unexpected closures.
  • Disabled visitors receive free entry to the Vatican Museums. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that staff may handle your request.
  • Please notify your correct phone number and country code.
  • All the tour after 2:00 PM do not include the access to the Basilica