Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

Rome: Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Guided Tour

Experience the marvels of the Vatican through a guided tour encompassing the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Delve into breathtaking artworks while uncovering the secrets of the papal collection.

About this activity

  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a 80% refund

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    129 - 189 minutes

  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English

  • portal-enter_10462703 Skip the line through a separate entrance

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Highlights

  • Skip the long lines at the Vatican to maximize your time exploring the site
  • Enjoy 3 hours inside the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica
  • Admire Michelangelo's impressive frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
  • Discover the beautiful Renaissance artwork housed at St Peter's Basilica
  • Learn the many secrets of the Vatican's papal collection from your expert guide

Your experience

Take a walk about the revered Vatican with no hassle of long lines. See what treasures lie inside the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica while you learn their interesting pasts and secrets of the papacy.

The Magnificent Sistine Chapel

Step inside the Sistine Chapel. See Michelangelo's great fresco on the ceiling with wonderful works by Rosselli, Perugino, Botticelli, and again Michelangelo himself that fill up the walls.

Inside St. Peter's Basilica

Spend your last hour inside St. Peter's Basilica, where you can take some time to admire Michelangelo's La Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin, the statue of St. Peter and the tomb of Pope John Paul II — experiences you would not want to skip.

What's Included
  • Licensed Tour Guide (for guided tours)
  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica (if option selected)
  • Free WiFi available at the meeting point
  • Headsets (for guided tours)
What's Excluded
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and Drinks
  • Transportation

Itinerary

2 starting location options:

Via Mocenigo, 2, Via Mocenigo, 2

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Vatican Museums

Guided tour, Walk (105 minutes)

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Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Guided tour (15 minutes)

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Vatican Museums Cabinet of the Masks

Guided tour (15 minutes)

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Sistine Chapel

Guided tour (15 minutes)

6
St. Peter's Basilica

Guided tour (1 hour)

3 drop-off locations:

St. Peter's Basilica, Saint Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Student card
  • Disability card

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • Oversize luggage
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Food
  • Glass objects

Know before you go

  • During periods of Sede Vacante, the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public without prior notice due to the Papal Conclave (election of a new Pope). As this is a decision made by the Vatican, access to the Sistine Chapel is not guaranteed during these times. No refunds or discounts will be issued regarding this.
  • Please provide us with all participants' names and dates of birth. This information will be necessary to reserve the entry to St. Peter's Basilica.
Not Suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
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