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Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour + Basilica

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About the activity

Marvel at the artwork and artifacts of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel on a guided tour. Choose an option with Basilica Access to enjoy a skip the line entrance directly from the Museums.

  • 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.
  • Live guiding
    English (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    1-2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Licensed, English-speaking Vatican Museums guide
    • Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums
    • Entrance tickets and pre-booking fee to the Vatican Museums
    • Headsets
    • Only when option selected: Skip the Access to St. Peter's Basilica
    • Food and drinks
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums
  • Benefit from the insight of a local guide
  • See tapestries by Raphael's pupils
  • Contemplate the Sistine Chapel
  • Skip the Line access to St. Peter's Basilica direct from the Museums (optional)

Description

Make your trip to Rome complete with a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Raphael's Rooms, all with skip-the-line entry included. For a more intimate experience, you can upgrade your tour to a small group with no more than 10 people. Begin your tour by meeting your guide near the Vatican Museums. Follow your guide inside and skip the general entry lines. You'll receive a headset to clearly hear the commentary as you explore. Wander through the museums as your guide brings the masterpieces to life. Step out into the fresh air at the Pinecone Courtyard and Belvedere Courtyard. Then admire the Room of the Muses, the Round Room, the Greek Cross Room, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps, with views of the Vatican Gardens below. Visit Raphael's Rooms, painted by the master himself around the same time Michelangelo was working on the Sistine Chapel. Then, take in the awe-inspiring ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, a highlight of your visit. Leave the tour with deeper insight into the Vatican's artistic treasures. Want to visit St. Peter’s Basilica after the tour? Select one of our options that includes direct skip-the-line access from the Vatican Museums. Please note: Basilica access is not included in all tour options and is not guided. Be sure to choose a tour that clearly states it includes this feature if you wish to enter the Basilica.

Good to know before you go
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Vatican Museums
  • You must be able to climb and descend stairs on your own to take part
  • Comfortable for groups of no more than 20 people
  • Photos are permitted in almost all rooms of the Vatican Museums, except for the Sistine Chapel. Bulky or professional photographic or video equipment are not permitted inside the museum
Meeting point

St. Peter's Basilica Only Tour (No Vatican Museums)

Semi-Private Express Tour (12 people or less)

Small Group Guided Tour in English

Small Group Guided Tour with St. Peter's Basilica

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First Access Semi-Private Guided Tour

Semi-Private Guided Tour with St.Peter's Basilica

First Access Semi-Private Tour with St. Peter's Basilica

First Access Small Group Guided Tour + 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. 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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