Rome: Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Basilica and Grottoes Tour

Activity Information

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  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    3 hours
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English
  • family_12442251 Small group

    Limited to 10 participants

Your experience

Highlights

  • Dating back to ancient times, the Sistine Chapel is one of art's greatest masterpieces covered with frescoes from floor to ceiling. Also, check out the Vatican Museum on your way and get a combined ticket for a guided tour and fast-track access that saves you from standing in line too long. Additionally, explore other iconic works by Michelangelo as well as world-renowned artists showcased not only at St. Peter's Basilica but also around Rome.

Full description

A more low-key Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour with St. Peter's Basilica and skip the line. Visit remarkable artworks by Michelangelo, Perugino, Pinturicchio, Girlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, and Signorelli on this 3-hour skip-the-line tour of the Vatican led by your expert guide. Hear exclusive facts not printed in any book! On this trip to the Museums, you will have the unique chance to admire their collection with no other tourists in sight. And then enjoy breathtaking sights from Rome’s highest cupola! Areas you’ll see: • The Art Gallery • The Octagonal Courtyard • The Tapestry Gallery • The Map Gallery • The Round Room • The Greek Cross Room • The Raphael Rooms (when possible) • The Gallery of the Muses • The Sistine Chapel (Michelangelo’s frescoes) • St. Peter's Basilica (direct entrance!)

Includes

  • Skip-the-line tickets. Admission fees.
  • The provided headphones with a microphone, professional art historian guide, on-foot group walking tours, and direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica.

Not includes

  • During the initiation of all trips, a free hotel-based pick-up service is available. Additionally, you will receive free bottled water and meal vouchers on your way.
  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • This is important. It is a student card in the passport or ID card.

Not allowed

  • As the summer days arrive, people choose to wear shorts, short skirts, and sleeveless shirts.

Know before you go

  • Visitors should have an identification card to be used for the discount in the student category while entering the building. Besides, in order to get into the Sistine Chapel, both genders need to wear clothes that cover their knees and shoulders. In addition, during the travel trip, children under 6 years can accompany you free of charge.