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

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

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

Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica on a guided walking tour with fast-track access. Admire masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael, explore hidden galleries, and visit the iconic Pietà.

About this activity

Duration
2.5 - 3 hours
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
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Benefit from fast-track access to some of the Vatican's top attractions on this walking tour
Admire the beautiful Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel
Feast your eyes on the artwork of old masters like Michelangelo and Raphael

Explore the Pio Clementine Museum, Belvedere Courtyard and more
Visit Michelangelo's La Pietà at St. Peter's Basilica

Your experience

Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Take a guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica at one of Christendom's most sacred sites.

What You'll See Along the Way

Begin your tour with Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of the Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino's Rooms, the Tapestry Gallery, ending it finally at the Sistine Chapel.

Let an expert guide take you not only to very famous stops but also reveal some hidden places missed by many other crowds.

Explore the Vatican's Hidden Galleries

You'll have time to wander through a number of galleries found inside corridors of Vatican walls.

Your tour will come to an end with the viewing of Michelangelo's Pietà in St. Peter's Basilica, right after your visit to the Sistine Chapel.

What's Included

Tour guide
Headsets
Entrance fees
Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums
Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Sistine Chapel
Entry to St. Peter's Basilica (if option selected)
Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
Bathroom access
Recharging station for your devices

What's Excluded

Transportation
Gratuities

Itinerary

Starting location:

Via Germanico, 8

Cortile del Belvedere

Guided tour (15 minutes)

Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Guided tour (20 minutes)

Vatican Museums

Guided tour (2 hours)

Sistine Chapel

Guided tour (20 minutes)

Meeting Point

To Remember

Not allowed

Pets
Shorts
Weapons or sharp objects
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

St. Peter's is closed during the following times: Wednesdays: 8 AM - 12 PM, December 24th and 31st. During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums
The Vatican can get very crowded all year round. April to June and September to October are high-season months
Skip-the-line entrance is included only for the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. For St. Peter's Basilica, you might be asked to wait in a line
Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider
No refund will be issued for latecomers
Individuals with disabilities or special health needs must note it on their booking

Not Suitable for

Wheelchair users

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