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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Tour

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Guided tour
Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Tour
4.8  / 5633 reviews

Embark on a guided tour through the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, immersing yourself in the unparalleled art and history of this sacred space.

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Duration 3 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Small group available

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Via Tolemaide, 10

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    Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

    Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Vatican Museums

    Visit, Guided tour, Pass by (2.5 hours)

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    Sistine Chapel

    Photo stop, Visit (20 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    St. Peter's Basilica

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the vast collections of the Vatican Museums on a guided tour
  • Stroll through the beautiful Gallery of Maps and the Tapestries Gallery
  • Learn about the history and significance of the collections with your guide
  • Visit the iconic Sistine Chapel and admire its stunning frescoes and details
  • Marvel at the beauty of St. Peter's Basilica with an optional extra guided tour

Full description

Discover the highlights of the Vatican City in the heart of Rome on a guided tour. Explore the vast collections of the Vatican Museums, be amazed by the stunning frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, and admire the ornate architecture and design of St.Peter's Basilica. Led by an expert guide, benefit from fast-track entrance to the Vatican Museums. Marvel at the beauty of the Gallery of Candelabra, adorned with majestic sculptures. Explore the Tapestries Gallery, one of the most important and spectacular rooms inside the museum. Learn the secrets behind each artwork, and gain in-depth context and insights that breathe life into these timeless treasures. Stroll through the Gallery of Maps, one of the most beautiful and evocative parts of the museum. Feel the allure of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and gaze in awe at the stunning frescoes that adorn its interior. Conclude with a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica (if the applicable option is selected), a crowning jewel that adds an extra layer of grandeur to your Vatican adventure.

Includes

  • Skip-the-ticket-line entrance to the Vatican Museums
  • Official guide
  • Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
  • St Peter's Basilica guided tour (if applicable option selected)
  • Access and guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica's dome
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

The meeting point is inside the office at the indicated address

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Glass objects

Know before you go

  • During peak season, the elevated number of visitors may result in additional wait times for the security check and mandatory collection of Vatican headsets
  • Disabled visitors and one carer can enter the Vatican Museums for free. To avail of this, please inform at the time of booking so that the activity provider can assist with your request
  • All visitors need to ensure their shoulders and knees are covered to access the Sistine Chapel
  • The Basilica of St. Peter is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies; in such cases, the activity provider may offer an extended tour of the Vatican Museums instead
  • It is not possible to access the Basilica after 2:30 PM, on Wednesdays, and on the days of closure established by the Vatican
  • The Sistine Chapel can be subject to unforeseen closure for religious or political events
  • This is a group activity, and it is not possible to enter separately from the group
  • The activity is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 633 reviews

Review summary

  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Chris – GreeceOctober 12, 2024  – Verified booking
Paolo our guide was fantastic. He was engaging and insightful. It was also structured with care to make for the best experience.
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Richard – United StatesOctober 11, 2024  – Verified booking
Paolo was very knowledgeable and had a delightful personality. I have taken this tour a number of times and he was the best by far. I took my 86 year old sister to Italy for the first time and she truly loved her museum experience!
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Matthew – United KingdomOctober 9, 2024  – Verified booking
Our tour guide Danielle was really friendly and knowledgeable. We had a small group of 6 so it felt really personal. I do feel like we missed out a lot of what you could see in the Vatican, but I suppose you can’t see it all. The main benefit of this tour is the skipping the line for the St.Peters basilica as we were able to go straight in.
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Product ID: 566995

Activity provider:Know my City

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