Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peters Guide Tour

Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peters Guide Tour

Explore the Vatican's highlights without queuing. Admire masterpieces of art in museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

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About this activity

  • head-side-headphones_10435857 Audio guide included

    English,Spanish

  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

  • face-thermometer_10416024 Covid-19 precautions

  • user-pilot-tie_9585954 Driver

  • 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

  • lesson-class_15399107 Instructor

  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English Spanish

  • head-side-headphones_10435857 Optional audio guide

  • person-dolly_10786488 Pickup included

  • person-dolly_10786488 Pickup optional

  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

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

  • portal-enter_10462703 Skip the line through a separate entrance

  • family_12442251 Small group

  • time-forward_15911935 Starting Time

  • duration-alt_14246718 Ticket confirmation within 48 hours

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Highlights

  • Marvel at the vivid colors and intricate details of Renaissance masterpieces
  • Discover the enormous art collections of the Vatican Museums with a guide
  • Sistine Chapel is temporarily closed until a new pope is elected
  • Learn all about the Renaissance period and the opulent treasures around you

Your experience

See the wealth of treasures at the Vatican on a tour that takes you through the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St.

Peter's Basilica—with fast-track access to avoid long lines—plus one of the most important cultural and religious sites in the world with an accomplished licensed expert.

Begin at the Vatican Museums, walking through beautiful galleries-the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms.

See art and artifacts of great value collected by the Popes over many centuries.

Up next is the famous Sistine Chapel.

Look up to view the beautiful ceiling frescos of Michelangelo together with The Last Judgment.

She will explain to you stories connected with this art—methods used and symbolism that pervades every detail.

End your journey at St.

Peter's Basilica, known as the world's largest church and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.

See Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldachin.

Enjoy the beautiful inside of this holy place.

What's Included
  • English Guides
  • Skip-the-line ticket to Vatican Museums
  • Skip-the-line ticket to Sistine Chapel.
  • Headsets
What's Excluded
  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags
  • People who use wheelchairs

Itinerary

Starting location:

Via Germanico, 36

2
Local restaurant

Visit, Guided tour (2.5 hours)

Arrive back at:

Via Germanico, 36

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Student card
  • Passport or ID card for children
  • Personal medication

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • Oversize luggage
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Red wine
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Glass objects
  • Bags
  • Electric wheelchairs
  • Explosive substances
  • Nudity

Know before you go

  • In the summertime, you can expect a huge crowd in the Vatican Museums, particularly in the Sistine Chapel, so going early in the morning is an excellent option for this experience
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with motion sickness
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