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Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with Basilica

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Guided tour
Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with Basilica
4.4  / 51892 reviews
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Join a guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel with a skip-the-line ticket. Discover one of the largest collections of art and admire the masterpieces of Michelangelo.

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Duration 2 - 2.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Portuguese, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Experience

Itinerary

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    2 starting location options:

    Via Vespasiano, 26, Via Vespasiano, 24

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    Cortile del Belvedere

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    Vatican Museums

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    Gallery of the Candelabra

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    Gallery of Tapestries

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    Sistine Chapel

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    St. Peter's Basilica

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  • Finish at:

    Sistine Chapel

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Inspire your creative side while viewing one of the largest collections of art
  • Travel through time as you explore the history of the Vatican and the popes
  • Discover the Pio Clementino, Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of Maps, and more
  • Marvel at the masterpiece of Michelangelo such as the Creation of Adam
  • Avoid waiting in long lines with skip-the-line entry tickets to the museums

Full description

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with our exclusive skip-the-line access and expert guidance. Delve into the heart of art history as you stroll through the Vatican galleries, home to some of the world's most renowned masterpieces. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the vast collections, including highlights like the awe-inspiring Gallery of Tapestries, the enchanting Gallery of Maps, and the serene Belvedere Courtyard within the Pio Clementino Museum. Prepare to be mesmerized as you step into the sacred space of the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's iconic frescoes, including the breathtaking 'Creation of Adam' and the profound 'Last Judgement,' adorn the walls, offering a transcendent experience like no other. Join us for an enriching and illuminating journey through the Vatican's unparalleled treasures.

Includes

  • Licensed guide
  • Vatican Museums skip-the-line entry
  • Sistine Chapel skip-the-line entry
  • St. Peter's Basilica (not on the tour after 2:30 PM, on all-day Wednesdays, or on closing days set by the Vatican)
  • Entrance fees
  • Headsets (for groups of more than 6 participants)
  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Transportation
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Food

Know before you go

  • Please be aware that in peak season due to the great number of visitors it might take extra time to go through the security check and to collect with your guide the Vatican headsets that are compulsory in the Vatican Museums
  • You will have to pass the airport-style security control. During high season the wait may be up to 30-minute
  • For disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at least one day in advance, so that staff may handle your request
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Please cover your knees and shoulders (both men and women)
  • There is no access to the Basilica on tours after 2:30 PM, on Wednesdays(all day), and on Vatican-imposed closing days.
  • Please note that during Easter and Christmas time the fast access to the Basilica can't be guaranteed because St. Peter's may be closed due to religious functions

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 1892 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4/5
  • Service
    5/5

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Muhammad – Saudi Arabia14 October 2024  – Verified booking
it was amazing.... the guide was super good and super friendly
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Beverly – Canada11 October 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide was David and he was excellent very informative and patient
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Sabrina – Canada11 October 2024  – Verified booking
Fantastic tour. Great tour guide, she was very personable and pleasant! We learned so much about the history of the Vatican and the tour was the perfect amount of time. Would recommend 100%
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Product ID: 405500

Activity provider:Italy Wonders

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