Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Join our guided tour to explore the Vatican Museums, most notably the breathtaking Sistine Chapel.

About this activity

  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    2 hours

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Highlights

  • Marvel at the breathtaking frescoes of the Sistine Chapel
  • Explore the Vatican Museums with a knowledgeable local guide
  • Discover the intricate details of the Gallery of Maps

Your experience

The Vatican Museums and the stunning Sistine Chapel sit at the heart of Vatican City.

Move through noble rooms picking up lessons on countless years of art and history.

Allow our eager local guide to make the pieces shine by telling fun tales and thoughts on Michelangelo and other top artists.

See the careful work in the Map Room before at last standing below the grand paintings inside the Sistine Chapel.

What's Included
  • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Guided & Hassle-Free
  • Licensed professional guide
  • Official Vatican headsets are included to ensure you hear your guide clearly, as only these are used on Vatican toursEntry Ticket from standard queue
  • Visit to the Sistine Chapel
What's Excluded
  • Skip-the-line access is not included with the basic ticketed option, which includes the entry ticket but requires joining the general admission line.
  • Gratuities are not included in any option.
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica

Itinerary

Starting location:

Via Vittor Pisani, 6/8

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Vatican Museums

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Courtyard of the Pigna

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Cortile del Belvedere

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Museo Pio Clementino

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Octagonal Courtyard

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Gallery of the Candelabra

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Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

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Sistine Chapel

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To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

  • Short skirts
  • Mobility scooters
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go

  • Security checks are mandatory for all visitors. During busy periods, delays at security and headset collection may occur.
  • Modest dress is required: shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
  • Guides are not allowed to speak inside the Sistine Chapel; explanations are provided beforehand, and the guide will accompany you silently.
  • Certain areas, including the Sistine Chapel, may be closed without notice by the Vatican; refunds are not available in such cases.
  • This tour does not include skip-the-line access
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible and includes stairs and uneven surfaces. Visitors with 74%+ disability, please inform the local tour operator at the time of booking.
Not Suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
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