Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Square Tour
Duration
3 Hours
Free cancellation
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Last Minute Availability
Skip the ticket line
Live Tour Guide
Highlights
- Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Square
- Skip all the lines with priority entry to enjoy more time inside the sites
- Enjoy a small-group tour and listen to historical stories from your guide
- Explore the Vatican Galleries and the incredible Sistine Chapel
- Admire the architecture of Michelangelo and Bernini in St. Peter's Square
Included
- Licensed Guide
- Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums
- Skip-the-line entry to the Sistine Chapel
- Sistine Chapel illustrated factsheet
- Official Vatican headsets
- Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
- Free device charging station at the meeting point
Excluded
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Point
Full Description
Explore the Vatican Museums on a guided tour with skip-the-line access and experience some of the world’s most extraordinary art. Begin your journey with a walk through the vast museum collection, built over centuries by the Popes, and discover masterpieces spanning ancient to Renaissance art.
Visit the Pio Clementino Hall and admire sculptures such as the Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere. Wander through the Gallery of Maps, the Candelabra Gallery, and the Gallery of Tapestries to see stunning works, including pieces by Raphael’s pupils. Conclude your museum tour inside the Sistine Chapel and marvel at Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes.
After leaving the museum, follow your guide to St. Peter’s Square, dominated by Michelangelo’s magnificent Cupola and surrounded by Bernini’s iconic double colonnade, home to St. Peter’s Basilica, the most important Christian church in the world.
Know Before You Go
- The Raphael's Rooms are not included in the tour and are visited only when the Vatican makes the internal itinerary mandatory.
- The guided tour inside St. Peter's Basilica is not included, but at the end of the tour you will be able to enter on your own for free.
- 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.
- No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour.
What to bring
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Passport or ID card for children
- Long pants
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Reviews (2)
Top Choice
Giovanni Longo
Booked: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Square Tour
The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour was a breathtaking experience filled with stunning art and rich history. Standing under Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes left me in awe, while the vast collections showcased the depth of human creativity. A must do for anyone visiting Rome!
Eva Rizzi
Booked: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Square Tour
The Vatican Museums tour was an awe inspiring experience, filled with masterpieces that tell the story of centuries of art and history. From the stunning frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to the vast collections of the galleries, every moment felt like stepping into a living museum. Our guide was knowledgeable and brought the art to life with fascinating insights. A must visit for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in cultural treasures
