St. Peter's Basilica entry & Vatican Museums Guided Tour

St. Peter's Basilica entry & Vatican Museums Guided Tour

First, visit St. Peter's Basilica on your own, then take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel to admire its highlights and Michelangelo's masterpieces.

About this activity

  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    5 hours

  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English

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

  • portal-enter_10462703 Skip the line through a separate entrance

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Highlights

  • Marvel at Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's grand altar
  • Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a guide
  • Admire Michelangelo's extraordinary ceiling and The Last Judgment
  • Learn the secrets, symbolism, and history of the Sistine Chapel
  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica

Your experience

Begin your trip with fast entry to St.

Peter's Basilica, letting you see one of the most key churches in the world without having to wait in line.

Look at the Basilica on your own time, taking moments to admire famous works like Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's great altar, and the beautiful design of this respected place for both spirit and art.

Then get into the soul of Vatican art with a tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Walk through the famous galleries accompanied by a licensed professional guide who will be uncovering interesting stories related to ancient sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces, and priceless treasures collected throughout the years.

Ends at the Sistine Chapel wherein one will see the magnificent ceiling by Michelangelo and his work, The Last Judgment while getting to know the secrets, symbolism plus some history that made this place one of the most incredible artistic achievements in history.

What's Included
  • Assistance at the meeting point
  • Skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Basilica audio guide (app)
  • Skip-the-line ticket for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
What's Excluded
  • Guided tour for St. Peter's Basilica
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point
  • Food and drinks

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Know before you go

  • Please note that the first activity is a visit to St. Peter's Basilica. This is a self-guided visit with assisted entry (not a guided tour). The meeting point for this activity is Piazza del Risorgimento, at the Green Kiosk TOURISTATION (in front of the Foot Locker store).
  • The guided tour with priority entry to the Vatican Museums will take place at 4:00 PM. Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free, as it is an active place of worship.
  • Please note that all visitors must pass through security checks, which may take longer during peak season, special events, or religious celebrations, with waiting times occasionally exceeding one hour.
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