Vatican: Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour

About this activity

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  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    3 hours
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Highlights

  • Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums with a professional art historian
  • Admire the Michelangelo's famous works
  • Explore the Sistine Chapel
  • Visit the biggest church of the world or the amazing Raphael Rooms

Your experience

Join a private tour of Vatican City with a top art historian and see its amazing attractions.

Find the little known parts of the Vatican Museums, fall in love with the beautiful Sistine Chapel, and soak up the heart of Christianity at St.

Peter's Basilica.

If entry to the Basilica is not allowed, you will get an rare opportunity to see the splendid Raphael Rooms, a real gem in the Vatican.

Unforgettable trip starts at the agreed spot where you meet your smart guide and driver.

**Skip-the-line** entry will let you avoid long waits to quickly see the amazing wonders of the Vatican.

First stop, Vatican Museums, home to some really cool works from Europe’s top artists.

With a plan in place, your guide will show you the museum's best and most charming points, telling interesting stories about each piece of art.

Then, step into the legendary **Sistine Chapel** to see Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, including *The Last Judgment*, which then glory the chapel ceiling in an unparalleled display of artistic genius.

Lose yourself in the enchanting beauty of this hallowed space decorated with works from the greatest masters of the Renaissance.

Continue on to **St.

Peter’s Basilica**, identified as the largest and most important church in the world to see Michelangelo’s breathtaking *Pietà* and understand the magnificence of this sacred site.

If these conditions occur-that is, if Raphael Rooms cannot be visited by you through a group visit or if it happens to be closed-you shall be taken by your guide through magnificent **Raphael Rooms**, an excellent example of Renaissance artistry that reveals Vatican artistic genius memoryally.

This engaging tour promises first-hand experience vividly telling deep history, art, and spirituality about Vatican City.

What's Included
  • Vatican Museums entry ticket
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour
  • St.Peter's Basilica or Rafael Rooms guided tour
What's Excluded
  • St. Peter's Basilica dome
  • Tips
  • Transportation

Itinerary

Starting location:

Viale Vaticano, 100

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Vatican Museums

Guided tour (100 minutes)

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Sistine Chapel

Guided tour (20 minutes)

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St. Peter's Basilica

Guided tour (40 minutes)

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St. Peter's Basilica

Free time (30 minutes)

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Saint Peter's Square

Free time (30 minutes)

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Raphael Rooms

Guided tour (45 minutes)

2 drop-off locations:

Forum Sancti Petri, Città del Vaticano, Vatican City, Viale Vaticano, 100

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

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

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Baby strollers
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Non-folding 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.
  • In case the Basilica of St. Peter is closed or inaccessible the guide will give a guided tour of the Rafael Rooms instead.
  • Small-Group tours are made up of max 12 visitors.
  • Group tours are made up of max 20 visitors.