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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the figures, the technique and the meaning of the frescoes created in 4 years of Michelangelo's timeless passion on our Sistine Chapel tour. Find out more about Julius II, the pope who commissioned his works. Wander through Raphael's rooms as you let our expert guide reveal the mysteries and insights of the depicted characters. Discover how the church's admiration for art has led to such a vast collection of treasures in the Vatican Museums recovered from underground after years of neglect. Skip the queues and find yourself inside St Peter's Basilica where you will be able to contemplate the long history of Christian faith and be moved by Michelangelo's world famous sculpture, Pietà.
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Special Pinacoteca Visit
Fast-Track Entrance to St. Peter's
Expert, English-Speaking Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Skip-the-Lines Access
Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
Food and Beverages
Gratuities (optional)
Departure Point
viale, Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Your guide will meet you in front of Caffè Vaticano. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy Raphael Rooms, Hall of Maps, 120 minutes
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy sistine Chapel 30 minutes
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy La Pieta 60 minutes
Stanze di Raffaello, Vatican City, Italy The rooms of the apartament of Pope Julius II, beautifully painted by Raphael and his students. 40 minutes
La Pieta, Vatican City, Italy Inside St Peter's Basilica 10 minutes
Cortile della Pigna, Vatican City, Italy Inside Vatican Museums 15 minutes
Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini, Vatican City, Italy View from inside the Basilica Sant Peter 10 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
Please advise during the booking process if there are any travelers with mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or government issued photo ID that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Vatican Museums.
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.
Zachary_T
02 Jul 2024
Skipping the lines alone makes this worth it. Our guide was also really great! She was very knowledgeable and make this a fantastic experience.
Kris_S
26 Jun 2024
Exceptional guide. Unbelievable depth of knowledge and kept it interesting and relevant. He also helped make the experience feel efficient and smooth — even in the midst of a massive number of people and the chaos that can bring! We loved how he handled the Sistine Chapel — spoke about it before we went in, then let us experience it mostly on our own. We also enjoyed his stories of the politics around the papacy.
Lisa_K
18 Jun 2024
The Sistine Chapel. We were disappointed about the Pieta being closed. My only complaint would be the fact that Viator did not make us aware of what was close.
Our tour guide, Guilio(Julie) was excellent.
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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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