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Rome: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica (Tour)

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About the activity

Visit the Vatican Museums, one of the world's largest and most important museum complexes, and discover the immense collection of artworks collected by the popes over the centuries.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Host or greeter
    English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Duration
    2.5-3 hours
  • Includes
    • Skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
    • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (if option selected)
    • Licensed guide (only with guided tour option)
    • Radio (only with guided tour option)
    • Skip-the-line entrance to St. Peter's Basilica (if option selected)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Explore the world-famous art collections of the Vatican Museums.
  • See Michelangelo's masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel.
  • Visit the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of the Candelabra.
  • Discover the splendid Renaissance frescoes by Raphael.
  • Priority access to St. Peter's Basilica (if option selected)

Description

Choose between the GUIDED TOUR or ADMISSION TICKETS ONLY option and enjoy priority access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, two of the world's most iconic cultural and artistic landmarks, and skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica.

Choose your options carefully:
1. Admission tickets only for the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
2. Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
3. Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with access to St. Peter's Basilica

Explore the vast collections of the Vatican Museums, which house masterpieces collected by popes over the centuries. Don't miss the museum's most famous highlights as you walk through the spectacular Pinecone Courtyard, the Hall of Maps, the Gallery of Candelabra, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the magnificent Pio-Clementine Rooms, famous for their classical sculptures.

Continue your journey through the splendid Raphael Rooms, decorated with extraordinary Renaissance frescoes painted by Raphael and his workshop. Finally, reach the world-famous Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo's legendary ceiling frescoes and the dramatic “The Last Judgement,” considered one of the greatest works of Western art.

If you select the option that includes access to St. Peter's Basilica, your guide will escort you to the Basilica, where the tour will conclude. This option allows you to skip the long lines at the public admission and enter St. Peter's Basilica directly through a special passageway from the Vatican Museums, available exclusively for guided groups when accessible.

St. Peter's Basilica is the largest church in the world and one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Christianity. Inside, you can admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's magnificent Baldachin, and the basilica's extraordinary Renaissance architecture. The church is built on the traditional burial site of Saint Peter, one of the apostles of Jesus and the first Pope, making it one of the most significant religious landmarks in the world.

Whether you choose a guided experience to deepen your knowledge or prefer to explore on your own, this visit promises an unforgettable journey through centuries of art, history and spirituality in the heart of the Vatican City.

Good to know before you go
  • The Last Judgement is being restored, so scaffolding will partially block the view until further notice.
  • All visitors will need to pass through an airport-style security check.
  • During peak season, security lines can be up to 20 minutes.
  • The dress code is strictly enforced: shoulders and knees must be covered.
  • Please note, this specific tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel may change without prior notice due to Vatican regulations or ceremonies, even with a valid reservation.
  • Even in the event of closures, your ticket still includes admission to the Vatican Museums.
Meeting point

ADMISSION TICKET ONLY: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

ENGLISH Tour: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    7-17 years
  • Infants
    0-6 years
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