Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel, & Access to the Basilica

About this activity

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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

Begin a private exploration of Vatican City led by a skilled art historian.

Uncover the hidden gems of the Vatican Museums, marvel at the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, and explore the magnificent Raphael Rooms, a real treasure of the Vatican.

Access the heart of Christianity.

Begin your amazing journey by meeting your expert guide and driver at a set place.

Feel the benefit of skip-the-line entry, letting you avoid long waits and jump right into the stunning wonders of the Vatican.

Your tour starts at the Vatican Museums, home to an excellent collection of works made by top artists from Europe.

Through a well-planned path, your guide will show you the key and magical highlights of the museum, telling interesting stories that go with each artwork.

Move to the famous **Sistine Chapel** where Michelangelo has painted his great frescoes on the ceiling- *The Last Judgment* in an awesome display of artistic brilliance.

Let the enchanting beauty of this sacred place sink in, adorned with works of art by some of the most respected masters from the Renaissance period.

Step into the mesmerizing Raphael Rooms, a real gem of Vatican City adorned with stunning frescoes.

You’ll also see St.

Peter’s Basilica at the heart of Christianity and the biggest church ever built.

After an intro talk from our guide about St.

Peter’s Basilica, you can walk around it on your own.

This lively trip gives a special chance to feel the deep past, art, and spirit of Vatican City in a way that is very different.

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.
Not Suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users