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

4.8(161 reviews)Rome, Italy
3hDurationEnglish, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

On this 3-hour guided tour, participants explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, with skip-the-line access to all three sites. Travelers will view a range of renowned artworks and the famous frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. The tour includes visits to significant areas such as the Pinecone Courtyard, the Hall of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Candelabra. This experience is suitable for those interested in art and history, but may not be ideal for visitors looking for a quick overview. It is important to note that the tour requires a reserved entrance.

Itinerary

1

Vatican Museums

They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries: Vatican museums has more than 20,000 artifacts in display, from the glories of ancient Greece and Egypt to Middle ages Renaissance works. Admire pine cone courtyard, Egypt and Etruscan collections, glorious tapestries, Gallery of Maps, painted ceilings and large scale frescoes by Raphael.

2

Sistine Chapel

The most visited chapel in the world, seat of the conclave and a fascinating place to admire Michelangelo's frescoes.

3

St. Peter's Basilica

Catholic tradition holds that the basilica is the burial site of Saint Peter, chief among Jesus's apostles and also the first Bishop of Rome (Pope). Saint Peter's tomb is directly below the high altar of the basilica, also known as the Altar of the Confession. For this reason, many popes, cardinals, and bishops have been interred at St. Peter's since the Early Christian period. St. Peter's is famous as a place of pilgrimage and for its liturgical functions. The pope presides at a number of liturgies throughout the year both within the basilica or the adjoining St. Peter's Square. As a work of architecture, it is regarded as the greatest building of its age. St. Peter's is one of the four churches in the world that hold the rank of major Papal basilica, all four of which are in Rome, and is also one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome.

What's included / not included

Touristation Assistance – Viale Vaticano 95 (50 meters from the Vatican Museums entry).Skip the line to the St. Peter's BasilicaHeadsetsVatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line TicketGuided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Guided tour of St. Peter's BasilicaFood and drinksPick Up Service

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.
  • Meet your guide and exchange your voucher at the Touristation Vaticano office Viale Vaticano 95, located 50 meters opposite the entrance of the Vatican Museums. Please arrive 15 minutes before the selected time.

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