Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel With Basilica 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
Spanish, English, French
Highlights
- Visit Michelangelo’s La Pietà at St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Explore the Pio Clementine Museum, Belvedere Courtyard, and more.
- Feast your eyes on the artwork of old masters like Michelangelo and Raphael.
- Admire the beautiful Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel.
- Benefit from fast-track access to some of the Vatican’s top attractions on this walking tour.
Included
- Expert Tour Guide
- Great Sounding Headsets
- Entry fees
- Vatican Museums Skip-the-ticket-line access
- Sistine Chapel Skip-the-ticket-line access
- St. Peter's Basilica Guided tour
- Free WiFi at the meeting point
- Access to bathrooms
- A station for charging your electronics
Excluded
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Point
Full Description
Experience the wonders of the Vatican Museums on this guided tour with guaranteed skip-the-line access. Explore St. Peter’s Basilica and admire the masterpieces of Michelangelo and Bernini.
Your guided walking tour begins at the Vatican Museums, home to an extraordinary collection curated by the Popes over centuries, featuring some of the most renowned artworks in the world.
Discover the Pio Clementino Hall, where you’ll find the iconic statues of Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere. Stroll through the Gallery of Maps to admire intricate works by ancient cartographers, and explore the Candelabra Gallery and the Gallery of Tapestries, showcasing exquisite Flemish pieces created by Raphael’s students.
Step into the Sistine Chapel and be captivated by Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes.
From the Museums, you’ll enter directly into St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s most significant Christian church, where you’ll marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking Pietà and Bernini’s grand Baldachin Altar.
The tour concludes in St. Peter’s Square, where you’ll stand in awe of Michelangelo’s majestic dome and Bernini’s iconic double Colonnade.
Know Before You Go
- If St. Peter’s Basilica is closed or unavailable during the scheduled tour time, the itinerary will include a visit to Raphael’s Rooms or an external explanation of the Basilica.
- Please note that Raphael’s Rooms are not part of the standard tour and will only be visited if St. Peter’s Basilica is closed to the public or if the Vatican requires a mandatory internal itinerary change.
- Bringing metal objects, large bags, or animals is prohibited, with the exception of assistance dogs.
- Appropriate attire is required: shorts, miniskirts, and sleeveless tops are not permitted.
- Refunds will not be provided for late arrivals who miss the tour.
What to bring
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Passport or ID card for children
- Long pants
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Olivia Takala
Booked: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel With Basilica Tour
The entire process was perfectly organized, and Tours Travel Finder ensured everything ran smoothly, making this visit truly memorable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the heart of art, culture, and spirituality!
