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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Guided Experience

4.7(76 reviews)Rome, Italy
2h30DurationGerman, English, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

Participants will skip the lines and explore the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, accompanied by an expert guide. This experience is designed for small groups seeking to thoroughly enjoy the Vatican's offerings. The Vatican Museum features over 4 miles of art and 20,000 works, including sculptures, frescoes, and architecture, showcasing a unique collection. Visitors will see masterpieces by renowned artists such as Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, Botticelli, D’Antonio, Rosselli, Signorelli, Della Gatta, Ghirlandaio, Raphael, and Michelangelo. It is important to note that St. Peter's Basilica may occasionally be closed without prior notice, particularly during papal audiences on some Wednesday mornings, which could affect entrance. If this occurs, the tour will include an extended visit to the Vatican Museums instead.

Itinerary

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Vatican Museums

Explore the Vatican Museums with an Expert Guide, visit the highlights of the incredible collections comprised of a colossal 20,000 works on display, over 4 miles of Art, Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture. Belvedere Courtyard Pinecone Courtyard Pio Clementino Museum Octagonal Courtyard Sala Degli Animali Sala Delle Muse Sala Rotonda Sala A Croce Greca Gallery of the Candelabra Gallery of Tapestries Gallery of Maps

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Sistine Chapel

Marvel at the incredible Sistine Chapel, an impressive sanctuary that boasts works of art by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo. See the world famous frescoes stretch magnificently across the ceiling with the renowned Creation of Adam as the central focus and the majestic Last Judgement upon the rear wall, offering a visual spectacle that encapsulates the divine. Sistine Chapel Frescoes Cosmati Floor Mosaic Forseen conception of Jesus Christ Pagan Sibyls / Icons Prophet depictions Creation of Adam The Last Judgement Sacrifice of Jesus Christ Greek Mythology Styx

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St. Peter's Basilica

The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance and the heart of the catholic faith located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy.

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St. Peter's Square

St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), located in Vatican City in front of St. Peter's Basilica, is a massive, iconic Baroque plaza designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667. Featuring an elliptical design with massive colonnades representing the "embrace" of the Church, it holds over 300,000 people and features a central Egyptian obelisk.

What's included / not included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly in crowded areasSmall Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican GuideSkip The Line Access to Vatican Museums & Sistine ChapelSt. Peter's Basilica if open on the day of your tour
Location Pick Up & Drop OffScavi / NecropolisPlease note that the Basilica is subject to last minute closures and can not always be includedSt.Peter's Dome (Cupola) Access

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

Good to know

  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid STUDENT PHOTO ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
  • All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
  • Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
  • Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do in this case.
  • Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
  • St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures for religous events, and the Papal audience on some Wednesday and Saturday mornings. In the event that it is closed if you have selected the option to visit St. Peter's Basilica you will have an extended tour of the Vatican museums. The Basilica is free to enter and we do not have any control in the event of these closures it is not possible to provide a refund under these circumstances.

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