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

4.1(9223 reviews)Rome, Italy
3hDurationGerman, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Join a guided tour of Vatican City, visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. This experience includes a look at the extensive collection of private art within the Vatican Museums and features the frescoes by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. Afterward, you will enter St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access to view additional Renaissance art, including Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ and Bernini’s altar. Guests can also rub the toes of St. Peter's statue for good luck. This tour is suitable for those interested in art and history, but may not be ideal for individuals with mobility issues due to potential crowds. Note that the tour begins at our air-conditioned office, where multilingual staff will provide assistance.

Itinerary

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Vatican Museums

Visit the renowned Vatican Museums, home to an unparalleled collection of art, including works by Caravaggio, Raphael and many others, all of which will be brought to life by an expert guide. You will also see and incredible array of statues, artifacts, and of course, frescoes.isit to the renowned Vatican Museums, home to an unparalleled collection of art, including works by Caravaggio, Raphael and many others, all of which will be brought to life by an expert guide. You will also see and incredible array of statues, artifacts, and of course, frescoes.

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Sistine Chapel

In the Sistine Chapel you will have the chance to admire Michelangelo’s astonishing work, the entire ceiling and the Last Judgment, and then again in St Peter’s Basilica where his beautiful Pietà is kept

3

St. Peter's Basilica

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!

What's included / not included

Headsets to hear your guide better (Tours over 10 persons)Welcoming staff at comfortable officeFast track entrance ticketsFree Wi-Fi & Recharging station at the meeting point
Gratuities/TipsHotel pickup and drop-offSt. Peter's Basilica is closed Wednesdays: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.

Good to know

  • All visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security
  • Luggage storage NOT available
  • We are sorry to inform you that this tour is NOT wheelchair accessible. Vatican Museums provide wheelchairs free of charge in the main lobby. You can easily pick one up after you enter, before starting your own independent visit. If you are looking for a guided tour with wheelchair access, we recommend booking our private tours so a guide can lead you through the alternate routes
  • 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 is closed during the following times: Wednesdays: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, December 24 and 31 During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums
  • 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

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