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Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel & St Peter Early Entry Private Tour

4.8(20 reviews)Vatican City, Italy
3h15DurationRussian, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

This private tour allows travellers to explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with an emphasis on a quiet and personal experience. Participants will visit notable sites such as The Gallery of Maps, The Gallery of Tapestries, and admire Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. The tour concludes with Skip-the-Line access to St. Peter's Basilica, which includes a complimentary audio guide. This experience is suited for those seeking a more intimate atmosphere while exploring these iconic locations. It may not be ideal for larger groups or those who prefer a more crowded experience.

Itinerary

1

Vatican Museums

With 20,000 works are on display, the Vatican Museums display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the most well-known Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.

2

Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche

Located on the west side of the Belvedere Courtyard, contains a series of painted topographical maps of Italy based on drawings by friar and geographer Ignazio Danti.

3

Sistine Chapel

A visit to the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's magical artworks.

4

St. Peter's Basilica

The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter is a church of the Italian High Renaissance. It was initially planned in the 15th century by Pope Nicholas V and then Pope Julius II to replace the ageing Old St. Peter's Basilica, which was built in the fourth century by Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Construction of the present basilica began on 18 April 1506 and was completed on 18 November 1626. Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, and Carlo Maderno, with piazza and fittings by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, St. Peter's is one of the most renowned works of Italian Renaissance architecture and is the largest church in the world by interior measure. St. Peter's is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines.

What's included / not included

Live Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine ChapelGuided Tour of the St. Peter's Basilica (Subject of Availability)Admission Ticket of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine ChapelAll Fees and TaxesLine Free Access to the St. Peter's Basilica (Subject of Availability)Portable Wireless Audio Transceiver System

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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

  • Valid ID: Travelers are required to carry a valid identity document
  • Dress Code; knees and shoulders must be covered
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
  • The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. In such occasions, no refund is guaranteed to customers

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