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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Take a 3-hour tour of one of the holiest sites in Christendom on this guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums. This exceptional tour includes, among other galleries of the Vatican corridors, a tour of the Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of the Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino's Rooms, the Tapestry Gallery, Raphael Rooms and a comprehensive visit of the Sistine Chapel.
Then, experience the magnificent interior of St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace without a guide, where highlights include Bernini's high altar and the stunning "La Pieta" by Michelangelo.
✔ Explore the vast galleries of the Vatican Museums with a guide in your chosen language
✔ Discover Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel
✔ Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums
✔ Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Sistine Chapel
✔ Skip the ticket lines to enter St. Peter's Basilica
✔ Tour guide
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Bathroom access, recharging station for your mobile devices
Tour guide
Guided tour of the St. Peter's Basilica (except for the 2.5-hour tour)
Entrance fees
Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums
Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Sistine Chapel
Headsets
Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
Transportation
Departure Point
Via Germanico, 8, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Meet at Via Germanico, 8, 00192 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy.
Return Details
Via Germanico, 8, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Meet at Via Germanico, 8, 00192 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy.
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, the chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it between 1473 and 1481.
This self-guided tour is ideal for those who want to take their time and not be restricted by a guided tour. Save time with fast-track skip-the-line entrance tickets, browse the galleries at your own pace, and visit the magnificent Sistine Chapel at a time that suits you. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo. 60 minutes
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy The Vatican Museums are the public art and sculpture museums in the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by popes throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. 60 minutes
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church built in the Renaissance style located in Vatican City, the papal enclave which is within the city of Rome.
Explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace without a guide. Discover highlights include Bernini's high altar and the stunning "La Pieta" by Michelangelo. 60 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
Please note that St. Peter's Basilica is closed at Easter and other religious holidays, on December 25 & 31, & every Wednesday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. During these times, the tour will be offered in other parts of the Vatican Museums.
On rare occasions, St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to closure without notice. If this happens, you'll spend a full 3 hours in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
There is a strict dress code to visit the attractions of the Vatican, and shoulders and knees must be covered at all times. You may be refused entry if you do not comply.
Regrettably, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
The Raphael Rooms are only available on the 8:30 AM English tour.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
benzemind
02 Jan 2023
Vatican full of amazing art work and history. A must do in a lifetime. We enjoyed the every minute of our tour. The guide answered all our questions. Thank you
Kelly_C
08 Nov 2022
Guide was informative but we waited for tickets and started late. Not sure this was worth the cost. Not sure what the basilica access was, because we finished in the chapel.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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