Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Basilica Tour

About this activity

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  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    3 hours
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English
  • portal-enter_10462703 Skip the line through a separate entrance

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Highlights

  • Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums with a professional Guide
  • Admire the Michelangelo's famous works in the Sistine Chapel
  • Explore St. Peter’s Basilica or the stunning Raphael Rooms!
  • Skip all the Lines and get inside the Vatican

Your experience

Join a special guided tour of Vatican City with an expert art historian and discover its amazing wonders.

Skip the lines for tickets and enter into a world of artistic and spiritual greatness.

The trip begins at the Vatican Museums, a true treasure filled with masterworks from Europe's best artists.

Your smart guide will take you through a carefully planned itinerary, pointing out not just the big works of art but also some little-known gems.

Get ready to be amazed by Michelangelo’s great Sistine Chapel; the famous ceiling and the Last Judgment painting will surely leave a strong mark.

End your visit at St.

Peter’s Basilica, the heart of Christianity and the biggest church ever built.

If the basilica is closed, you will get to see the lovely Raphael Rooms, a real treasure of Vatican City decorated with beautiful frescoes.

Begin your amazing trip by seeing your leader at the spot, and watch history and art start to live right in front of you.

What's Included
  • Skip-the-line entry
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour
  • St. Peter's Basilica or Rafael Rooms
  • All tickets and fees
  • If St. Peter's Basilica is closed, the Raphael Rooms will be visited instead
What's Excluded
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuities
  • Dome

Itinerary

Starting location:

Viale Vaticano, 100

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Vatican City

Guided tour (3 hours)

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Gallery of Tapestries

Guided tour (20 minutes)

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Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Guided tour (20 minutes)

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Vatican Museums

Guided tour (40 minutes)

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Sistine Chapel

Guided tour (30 minutes)

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St. Peter's Basilica

Guided tour (45 minutes)

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Raphael Rooms

Guided tour (45 minutes)

Arrive back at:

Viale Vaticano, 100

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Passport or ID card for children
  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted
  • ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Baby strollers
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Non-folding strollers
  • Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go

  • Physical or electronic copies of your ID will be accepted.
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No Short shorts or sleeveless tops allowed.
  • Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  • The tour is not wheelchair accessibile and no wheelchair are allowed even foldable ones.
  • St. Peter's Basilica may be closed last minute for private services.
  • If St. Peter’s Basilica is closed, don’t worry! Your guide will lead you through the breathtaking Raphael Rooms, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
  • Large Group tours are made up of max 20 visitors.
  • Small Group tours are made up of Max 12 visitors.