Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

Highlights

• Reveal the mysteries concealed in the ancient frescoes of Sistine Chapel
• Why waste your time standing in long queues when you can make use of skip-the-line facility?
• Witness some of the greatest masterpieces of Renaissance art at Vatican Museums
• Unveil one of the biggest churches ever constructed, St. Peter's Basilica
• Hall of Maps and Hall of Tapestries and Egyptian Museum — come explore these famous halls
• And gaze in wonder at the exquisite murals that adorn the cherished Sistine Chapel

Full description

Meet at the Vatican for a walking tour that takes you straight to the Vatican Museums without any wait time. At the museums, be introduced to countless masterpieces and collections; among them are works like Laocoön and His Sons plus Belvedere Torso which your guide will provide historical context for. Afterward, head into the Sistine Chapel where you can feast your eyes on Michelangelo's famous frescoes covering every inch of the chapel’s ceilings and walls. No less awe-inspiring is St Peter's Basilica: use some private time inside this magnificent church— inspiring faith in generations since it was built centuries ago as well as art lovers who continue finding inspiration here today.

Includes

• Skip-the-line entry ticket to Reserved entrance to the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and Vatican Museums
• Live guide
• Guided tour

Not includes

• Dome access (with a 320-step climb) is included in this tour.

What to bring

• Passport or ID card for children.

Not allowed

• Pets
• Short skirts
• Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

• There exist certain queues where even a skip-the-line ticket is rendered useless; one such example is the security line. In relation to the Vatican Museums, they provide free admission for all disabled people with a disability rate of 74% or more— and if the individual is not self-sufficient, then their companion can also avail entry at no cost.
• It should be noted that tickets are not valid for group guided tours or private guided tours. They cannot be used on group tours or private visits.