Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica Tour

Guided tour
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basil...

Explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with a professional guide, without having to queue. Admire Michelangelo's masterpieces, then visit St. Peter's Basilica.

About this activity

Duration
2 - 3 hours
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
Live tour guide
English
Skip the line through a separate entrance
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Highlights

Enjoy faster skip-the-line access through the official Vatican Partner Entrance
See the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica with a guide
Hear in-depth stories about the art from your expert English-speaking guide

Make the most of exclusive access with a maximum group of 20 people
Feel the history and legacy of the incredible works of art around you

Your experience

Begin a fascinating journey through the Vatican Museums with our directed visit, where you will reveal the striking wonders that stay in wait.

Look admiringly at the well-known Sistine Chapel, which houses Michelangelo's respected artworks, including the great Last Judgment, as you get caught up in the gripping tales connected to these notable works of art.

The trip continues as you explore the valuables held inside St.

Peter's Basilica, going from Michelangelo's touching Pietà to the strong bronze altar made by Bernini.

Upgrade to our Reserved Entrance Direct Access to the Vatican Museums and make sure not a single valuable moment of your vacation is wasted waiting in line.

You will be escorted by an English-speaking art historian and provided headsets for better communication so that you can be amazed as the great history and significance of every masterpiece come to light vividly during the tour.

Access to St.

Peter's Basilica shall not be made if the option for first entry to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums is selected.

What's Included

Reserved priority access and guided tour of the Vatican Museums
Access to the Sistine Chapel
Access to St. Peter's Basilica (except for Express Vatican and Sistine Chapel options and on Wednesday mornings)
Expert English-speaking guide
Headsets to always hear your guide

What's Excluded

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips

Itinerary

2 starting location options:

Via Tunisi, 4, Via Tunisi, 4

Courtyard of the Pigna

Guided tour (15 minutes)

Sphere Within Sphere

Guided tour (5 minutes)

Vatican Museums

Guided tour (80 minutes)

Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Guided tour (30 minutes)

Sistine Chapel

Visit (20 minutes)

St. Peter's Basilica

Guided tour, Free time (30 minutes)

4 drop-off locations:

Chapelle Sixtine, St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Shorts
Baby strollers
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

St. Peter’s Basilica will not be included in the "Vatican & Sistine Chapel Express" options.
Please be advised that access to St. Peter's Basilica will not be guaranteed unless the names of all participants in the booking are provided in advance. This requirement is essential for security and the Venue organizational purposes.
All visitors must pass through airport-style security; during the high season this can take up to 30 minutes despite our priority entrance.
St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we can offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums; While we aim to tell our guests ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases refunds or discounts are unavailable.
On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1:00 PM.

Not Suitable for

Wheelchair users

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