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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour
4.5(728 reviews)Rome, Italy
3hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Experience a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, which includes skip-the-line access. This tour is ideal for those interested in art and history, as it provides an in-depth look at significant works by Michelangelo and Bernini. The tour begins at the Vatican Museums, showcasing a vast collection amassed by the Popes over the centuries. Participants will explore the Pio Clementino Hall, view the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, and appreciate the Gallery of Maps and the Candelabra Gallery, as well as the Gallery of Tapestries. Inside the Sistine Chapel, guests will see Michelangelo's famous frescoes. The tour continues into St. Peter's Basilica, the foremost Christian church globally, where the Pietà and Bernini's St. Peter's Baldachin are located. The tour concludes in St. Peter's Square, highlighted by Michelangelo's Cupola and Bernini's double Colonnade. This tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues, as it involves walking.
Itinerary
1
Vatican City
The smallest sovereign state in the world, kingdom of Christianity and governed by the Pope.
2
Vatican Museums
The immense art collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries and the Vatican Galleries.
3
Museo Pio Clementino
The largest complex of the Vatican Museums, with the Belvedere Apollo and the magnificent Laocoön.
4
Sphere within a Sphere
A bronze masterpiece by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, in the Pigna courtyard, that rotates over a period of time.
5
Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
Frescoed with 40 giant geographical maps of the various Italian regions and of the main cities.
6
Sistine Chapel
The frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s masterpiece.
7
St. Peter's Basilica
The most important Christian church in the world, which houses the Pietà, Michelangelo's incredible masterpiece, and the monumental St. Peter's Baldachin, designed by Bernini.
8
St. Peter's Square
Dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini’s double Colonnade.
What's included / not included
Free device charging station at the meeting pointVatican Museums skip-the-line entry ticketSt. Peter's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticketSistine Chapel illustrated factsheetOfficial Vatican headsetsSistine Chapel skip-the-line entry ticketFree Wi-Fi at the meeting point
Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- It is forbidden to bring metal objects, big bags and animals (assistance dogs allowed).
- It is not permitted to wear shorts, miniskirts and have uncovered shoulders.
- Tour not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
- As per the new security provisions, an ID may be required.
- Should St. Peter’s Basilica be closed or not accessible within the scheduled time, the tour will include the Raphael's Rooms or the explanation of the Basilica from outside.
- The Raphael's Rooms are usually not included in the tour and are visited only when the Vatican makes the internal itinerary mandatory.
- The Basilica is not included on Wednesday morning due to the Papal Audience. It is included in July, August and when the audience is held indoors.
- No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour.
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