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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

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Access Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica on this skip-the-line guided tour, showcasing Europe's iconic landmarks.

Highlights

Bypass the queue to explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a guide of your choice in 6 languages. Then, visit St. Peter's Basilica at your leisure.
See historic artifacts, sculptures, and incredible artworks by artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci and Caravaggio at the Vatican Museums.
Marvel at the murals of the revered Sistine Chapel and the famous fresco of the 'Last Judgment' by Michelangelo, one of the largest frescoes ever painted.
Wander through St. Peter's Basilica, one of the world's largest churches, inspiring generations of pilgrims and art enthusiasts with its faith and beauty.
Fun fact: The iconic dome of St. Peter's Basilica was designed by Michelangelo and stands at a height of 448 feet, making it one of the tallest domes in the world.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Skip-the-line entry to St. Peter's Basilica
Expert local English, German, French, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide
Audio equipment
Group tour of 25 or less

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Gisela

5/5

May, 2024

Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and friendly! She had very interesting facts and made the tour enjoyable. We learned a lot and you do get the value for your money!

Abdelaziz

3/5

May, 2024

The guide was lovely. I expected the tour to continue into St. Peter's Basilica, but it didn't. You should be clear we get access to the basilica, but that we won't get a guided tour of it. At the start of the tour there were also handicapped people the guide was unaware of. I don't blame her for this, but your sign up process should ask people to declare any disabilities. The whole issue took time out of our tour.

Michaela

5/5

May, 2024

Public transit system in Rome is a big question mark (we were there during a weekend and a drivers strike) this made us quite late for our guided tour. Thanks to the office and Joseph, we joined the tour guide that already waited in the line to the Vatican. Overall Vatican is extremely busy and quite anxious place so I was glad to be in the guided tour. Our tour guide was also very informative and friendly. Also, very patient when someone left the tour due to feeling overwhelmed and anxious. She was wonderful.

Ellyn

5/5

May, 2024

Massimo gave us an exceptional guided tour, and thank you so much for sharing all those historical and artistic anecdotes with us. We really had a wonderful time

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Patrick

4/5

May, 2024

The guide was very friendly and had extensive knowledge...she was able to answer all questions...we can recommend this tour...however, it would be nicer if the tour continued in St. Peter's Basilica and these points were not discussed in advance

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Your experience

Discover the Vatican Museum

When you visit the Vatican Museum, you will be greeted with a vast collection of art and artifacts from around the world, ranging from ancient to modern times. The sheer scale of the museum can be overwhelming, with galleries and halls stretching for miles. The grandeur of the architecture and the religious significance of the site make for a truly awe-inspiring experience. You can choose to take this tour with English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German guides.

Marvel at the murals of the Sistine Chapel

The 54th gallery of the Vatican Museums is the famed Sistine Chapel. Completed around 1483 the Sistine Chapel is arguably the most famous in the world due to the artwork located within. View many of the most famous frescoes in the world, including the famous Ceiling and The Last Judgement painted by Michelangelo.

Enter Christendom's most important temple

Experience the symbolic history of St. Peter's Basilica. A popular pilgrimage site, St. Peter's Basilica is also one of the largest in the world and a shining example of Renaissance architecture. Apart from being a center of religion, St. Peter's Basilica is a treasure trove of Renaissance art such as Michelangelo’s Pieta, and Bernini’s Chair of St. Peter, and also has the chance to pay homage to the tomb of St. John Paul II.

Know before you go

What to bring

Compulsory Vatican dress code: Visitors must wear clothing that covers their knees, arms, and back.

Accessibility

The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, or baby carriages.
The Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments (with certified invalidity exceeding 74%). In the case of visitors lacking in self-sufficiency, free entry is extended to their companions.

Additional information

St. Peter’s Basilica may be closed on Wednesday mornings and afternoons as the Papal Audience takes place in St. Peter’s Square. If you’re considering visiting St. Peter's Basilica, please make plans for another day.
Please note: All guests must pass through airport-style security. During high season and peak hours, the wait time at the security check may be up to 30 mins.
The Basilica may be subject to last-minute closures. In the event that it is closed, the tour will be extended inside the museums.

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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.