Vatican: St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican Museums Guided Tour

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Vatican: St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican Museums Guided Tour
4.4157305 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.4157305 out of 5 stars
89 reviews

Enjoy a tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

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Duration 3 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
Portuguese, Russian, English, Spanish

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Chris – United States

This was a great experience! I definitely recommend this tour.

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terrance – Italy

We loved our tour guide Daniel! He was very knowledgeable and he provided us with a great experience! Very patient and gave us great insight on things that we’d normally miss. Would highly recommend!

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Via Sebastiano Veniero, 21

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    Cortile del Belvedere

    Guided tour

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    Gallery of Tapestries

    Guided tour

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    Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

    Guided tour

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    Vatican Museums

    Guided tour

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    Sistine Chapel

    Guided tour

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    St. Peter's Basilica

    Guided tour (45 minutes)

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover more about the history of the Vatican city
  • Visit the Renaissance-style St. Peter's Basilica
  • Admire masterpieces by renowned artists
  • Save time with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums

Full description

Experience the highlights of Vatican City with this walking tour. Discover the treasures at the Vatican Museums with the help of a knowledgeable guide. Gaze up at the masterpiece on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Learn about the Pietà, Bernini’s Baldacchin, and relics in St. Peter’s Basilica.


Meet your guide and make your way to the Vatican Museums to see a massive art collection spread throughout 54 galleries. Let your guide help you navigate through 7 kilometers of artistic treasures, including the Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries.


Visit the Sistine Chapel which is home to Michelangelo’s incredible frescoes. See first-hand the artwork that earned Michelangelo his global legacy. Find out more about Michelangelo's life and work from your guide.


Explore St. Peter’s Basilica which is thought to be located above the burial spot of St. Peter. Admire the architectural and artistic merit of this iconic church with the help of your informative smart guide.

Includes

  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums
  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Sistine Chapel
  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Guide
  • Headsets
  • Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
  • Recharging station for your mobile devices
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities/tips
  • Entry to the dome of St. Peter's Basilica

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Tickets will not be sent directly to you. Please come inside the tour operator's office to check-in at the desk. The activity provider's office is in the parallel street at the entrance of the Vatican Museums. Tickets allotment have a strict entrance time. Please plan to be there at least 20 minutes before your entry time or you will be refused entry.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Student card
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Non-folding strollers
  • Glass objects
  • Crutches
  • Scooter

Know before you go

  • Please arrive on time. Late arrivals are considered NO SHOW (arriving at the meeting point later than the time indicated on your voucher) is not a valid reason for a refund (including partial refund) or rescheduling the tour to another time/date
  • Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter the museums
  • Certain areas of the attraction may be closed due to religious events and national holidays
  • Children and students must bring an ID or student card with photo and validity period
  • Even if your ticket is a Skip the Line ticket, due to the mandatory security checks conducted by the museum security you may face a minor setback of 20 - 30 minutes
  • The Basilica of St. Peter's may be subject to unscheduled closings and late openings for religious ceremonies. As these are often last-minute, the Vatican's administration doesn't often inform the activity provider. In this case, you will be offered another date

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 89 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
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Chris – United StatesMarch 7, 2022 – Verified booking
This was a great experience! I definitely recommend this tour.
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terrance – ItalyMarch 7, 2022 – Verified booking
We loved our tour guide Daniel! He was very knowledgeable and he provided us with a great experience! Very patient and gave us great insight on things that we’d normally miss. Would highly recommend!
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Collette – United StatesJune 25, 2023 – Verified booking
Tatiana was extremely knowledgeable! We really appreciated all that we learned on her tour!

Product ID: 408128

Activity provider:QUO VADIS TOUR

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