Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the treasures of the Vatican on this skip-the-line access tour. Your guide will reveal a world of secrets and intrigue as they take you around the Museums, the Raphael's Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.
Your guide will take you to admire the best of the papal collections. Wander through the Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and the Courtyard of the Pinecone. See works by the most renowned artists of their times, from Raphael to Rodin. Discover one of the most important collections of Roman portrait busts, with over a thousand pieces on show in the Chiaramonte Museum.
Marvel at the incomparable decoration of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo’s frescoes, some of the most famous in the world, are the largest ever painted by one man and are truly testament to his incredible talent.
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Expert tour guide
Bathroom access
Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point and recharging services
Headsets
Gratuities/ tips (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
Via Germanico, 8, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Please arrive 25 minutes before the tour's departure time, inside Tours About Office.
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy Beat the queues and enter into one of the largest art galleries in the world with your semi-private guide at your side. Discover the 2000 years of art spanned in the papal collection, and compare the majestic ancient statues of the Pio Clementino rooms with the intricate Renaissance displays in the Gallery of the Tapestries. Listen as your guide captivates you with tales of artistic genius and highlights the most fascinating details for your group. 120 minutes
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy Complete your Vatican Museums’ experience as you arrive at the most revered room: the Sistine Chapel. The papal chapel’s holy significance is displayed in its outstanding artistic beauty, home to Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling and wall frescoes. Marvel at the intricate details and vivid colour of works that include ‘The Last Judgment’ and ‘The Creation of Adam’. 20 minutes
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy Continue your tour as you enter St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access. Admire even more Renaissance masterpieces inside the beautiful church as you appreciate Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ and Bernini’s altar covering. Rub the toes of the statue of St. Peter for the chance to receive some good luck! 30 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On Wednesdays, Easter, Christmas and other religious holidays and feasts, Saint Peter’s Basilica will be closed. In that case, a three-hour tour will be offered inside the Vatican Museums.
Please note- the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica maintains a strict dress code year-round. All visitors must have their shoulders covered and pants/skirts must come to the knee. Please wear comfortable shoes.
The Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica have strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances of most attractions, It is forbidden to bring the following: Sharp objects, aerosol, bike, bag packs etc.
All students should have their student identity card in order to get the discount for the admission fee
Pets are not allowed
St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel close without notice on rare occasions; if this happens, your guide will take you to tour the Vatican Museums and/or the Sistine Chapel/St Peter's Basilica/Raphael Rooms instead
Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.
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.
Andrea V
05 Dec 2022
Raramente faccio recensioni così scarse, anche per il rispetto di chi comunque ci mette del suo per svolgere la sua attività.
Devo dire però che raramente mi sono mai trovato tanto male con un tour operator, prezzi gonfiati oltre modo da bagarinaggio, tour guidato annullato all'ultimo e bugie annesse per scusarsi della cancellazione, info poco chiare su sostituzione del tour guidato con audio guida. Biglietto e adesivo skip the line non Ben chiaro a che siano serviti, in quanto abbiamo visto altra gente entrare senza essere accompagnati e senza fare la fila... Una truffa, evitateli se potete.
699francas
14 Oct 2022
I bought the ticket via Headout. Dramatically expensive and no value added service in comparison with a direct purchase via the Vatican Museums official website. But I was late, and had no alternative...
jimmy_r
24 Jul 2022
Low light of the trip
Good to skip the line. Bad for a guided tour. Tour guide seemed disengaged and was hard to hear via audio.
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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