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Rome: Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour

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Rome: Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.2  / 56882 reviews

Skip the ticket lines to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Gaze in awe at masterpieces of architecture and art from the papal collections. Visit Michelangelo's La Pietà.

About this activity

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Duration 2.5 - 3 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
Spanish, English, Italian, French, German
Private or small groups available

Experience

Itinerary

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    3 starting location options:

    Via Vespasiano, 46b, Enjoy Rome, Via Germanico, 8

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    Vatican Museums

    Visit, Guided tour (2 hours)

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    Cortile del Belvedere

    Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Gallery of Tapestries

    Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Sistine Chapel

    Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    St. Peter's Basilica

    Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Witness the treasures of the Vatican City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Skip the line to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Enrich your experience with an expert guide in your chosen language
  • Marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, and many more
  • Benefit from fast-track entrance access to make the most of your day

Full description

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vatican City on a guided tour of all of its most important treasures. Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica with fast-track entrance access to make the most of your day. Begin your experience by discovering masterpieces of art in the Vatican Museums by some of the world’s most distinguished artists. Follow a guide in your chosen language to the most important areas of the museum, including the Gallery of Maps and Gallery of Tapestries. Enter the Sistine Chapel to contemplate the glory of Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece, “The Last Judgment”, one of the most famous pieces of art ever made. Then, experience the magnificent interior of St. Peter’s Basilica with fast-track entrance. Be awed by one of the holiest sites in the world and admire Michelangelo’s stunning “La Pieta”.

Includes

  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums
  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Sistine Chapel
  • Guide
  • Headsets
  • Wi-Fi at the meeting point
  • Recharging station for your mobile devices
  • Guided tour of Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Basilica entry is optional
  • Transportation
  • Entrance ticket and visit to the dome of St. Peter's Basilica

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  •  All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait may be up to 30 minutes
  • Please note that St. Peter's Basilica is closed at Easter, on December 24 and 31 and other religious holidays, and every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. During these times, the tour will be offered in other parts of the Vatican Museums, including the Raphael Rooms
  • On rare occasions, St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to closure without notice. If this happens, you'll spend the full amount of time in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. No refund will be offered
  •  On rare occasions, Papal tombs are subject to closure without notice. No refund will be offered
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered at all times. You may be refused entry if you do not comply
  • Individuals with disabilities or special health needs must note it when booking
  • Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free, however visiting the dome costs extra

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 6882 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    3.9/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Victoria – United Arab EmiratesSeptember 22, 2024  – Verified booking
It is so worth the price!! I fell in love with Vatican and the guide was super professional. This place is just perfect 🤩 This day will be forever in my heart, thank you 🙏❤️
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Kelsey – United StatesSeptember 1, 2024  – Verified booking
Marco was a wonderful tour guide! He moved us along quickly and had an enthusiasm when talking about history. He was also super funny. We had headphones on to hear him during the tour and they worked great. Made my museum experience fun and easy.
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Rebecca – AustraliaJuly 5, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide was fantastic!!! She gave us so much information and made it really enjoyable. She was very funny and relatable and made it engaging for the kids too. Considering the lines and how much there is to see you can’t go wrong with a guided tour.
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Product ID: 131925

Activity provider:Nicom Tours

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