Rome:Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & Basilica Guided Tour

Rome:Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & Basilica Guided Tour

Take a guided tour to see the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Learn through the history of the Vatican while viewing some of the most famous pieces of art in the world.

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    2.5 hours

  • money-transfer-coin-arrow_15355109 Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • face-smiling-hands_10416003 Host or greeter

    English

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    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.

  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

Highlights

  • Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
  • See the Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, and the Gallery of the Maps
  • Admire the Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino's Rooms, and the Tapestry Gallery
  • Discover the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel with an expert guide
  • See Michelangelo's Pietà at St. Peter's Basilica and learn about its history

Your experience

Walk through Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St.

Peter’s Basilica—some of the holiest sites in Christendom—see with your own eyes their splendors.

Get an inside look at Pine Courtyard, Belvedere courtyard, Gallery of the Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino’s Rooms (2), Tapestry gallery; Raphael rooms; world famous Sistine Chapel.

Meet a guide who understands both the major highlights and some hidden gems usually missed by many visitors.

See more galleries inside the corridors of the Vatican, end your tour while admiring Michelangelo's Pietà at St.

Peter's Basilica before proceeding to the Sistine Chapel.

What's Included
  • Expert guide
  • Access to the Vatican Museums
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica (if option selected)
  • Access to Raphael Rooms (only on early morning tours)
What's Excluded
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

To Remember

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

  • Flash photography
  • Backpacks

Know before you go

  • St. Peter's Basilica is not accessible on Wednesday mornings due to the Papal Audience.
  • The Raphael Rooms are only accessible on early morning tours.
  • Flash photography is not allowed inside the museums.
  • Backpacks and large bags are not allowed inside the museums.
  • Food and drinks are not permitted inside the museums.
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
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