VIP Vatican in a Day Tour: Art and History as Never Before

About this activity

  • money-transfer-coin-arrow_15355109 Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    5 hours
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English
  • portal-enter_10462703 Skip the line through a separate entrance

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  • family_12442251 Small group

    Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

  • Escorted entrance to St. Peter's Basilica for bookings made >72 hours in advance
  • Visit the Pinacoteca Art Gallery
  • See the amazing Sistine Chapel ceiling
  • Glimpse inside the Raphael Rooms
  • Explore the masterpieces of the Vatican Museums

Your experience

Take in the jaw-dropping art and history of the Sistine Chapel.

Witness for real these incredible works of Michelangelo and get up close with his most revolutionary pieces.

Let’s travel together with the minds of the Renaissance who changed the face of Rome five centuries ago.

Learn all about the treasure in the Art Gallery, an opportunity that’s missed by most tourists.

Pretty sure you will enjoy ‘The Transfiguration’ – Raphael’s last piece of work.

All other attractions will be viewed on your way to St.

Peter’s Basilica where you learn everything about Christian faith and amaze with Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s works as well as numerous other excellent pieces.

Do not miss this superb learning opportunity.

*** Disclaimer: All bookings made three days prior to the tour, the tour will end within the Vatican Museums since fast-track entry to St Peter’s Basilica is not guaranteed by us. ***

What's Included
  • Skip-the-line Tickets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Expert, English-Speaking Guide
  • Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
  • In-depth Vatican Experience and Sistine Chapel Tour
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
What's Excluded
  • Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Starting location:

Viale Giulio Cesare, 237

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On foot

(10 minutes)

3
Vatican Museums

Guided tour (3.5 hours)

4
Pinacoteca Vaticana

Guided tour

5
Chiaramonti Museum

Guided tour

6
Gallery of the Candelabra

Guided tour

7
Gallery of Tapestries

Guided tour

8
Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Guided tour

9
Raphael Rooms

Guided tour

10
Sistine Chapel

Guided tour (20 minutes)

11
St. Peter's Basilica

Guided tour (1 hour)

Finish at:

Basilica di San Pietro

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
  • Please note that to obtain a student discount, valid student ID must be shown on the day of your tour. If a student does not have valid student ID, they may be charged a new full ticket price by the Museums, which must be paid by you on the day of the tour.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
  • For reservations made less than 72 hours in advance, access to the Basilica cannot be guaranteed due to ticketing restrictions.