Semi-Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome

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Starts
Via Tunisi, 4
Duration
3 Hrs.
Languages
English
Difficulty
Medium
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Discover the most iconic Vatican landmarks with this semi-private guided tour, offering a closer look at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Skip the lines and dive into Vatican City’s treasures, including Michelangelo’s masterpieces. Enjoy a smooth journey through one of the world's most celebrated cities and make your visit unforgettable.

With a duration of 3 hours, it's the perfect way to enrich your experience in Rome. Travelers have rated this tour 4.6 out of 5 stars in 3,353 reviews.

Step into the Vatican Museums and discover artworks collected by popes for centuries. As you explore the museums, you'll find ancient sculptures and Renaissance masterpieces. Visit the Raphael Rooms, which feature incredible works by Raphael and other artists.

Enter the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo's impressive paintings on the chapel's ceiling. Continue your journey to St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest church. Here, you’ll see Bernini's majestic Baldachin and Michelangelo's striking Pieta.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English. The activity is offered in English and welcomes English speakers of all levels.

Remember to follow the venue's dress code to enter these sacred places. Please cover your knees and shoulders, and only bring small bags. These rules honor the sites and make the visit comfortable and respectful for everyone.

The starting point for this historical tour is located in Rome. The exact address is Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy. The endpoint of the tour is located at Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Experience the best of Rome on this semi-private guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Book your spot today for an unforgettable journey of art, history, and architecture!

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Included

Access to the Sistine Chapel
All entrance & reservation fees
Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide
Group of 20 people or less
Reserved Access to the Vatican Museums
Skip-the-Line Access to St. Peter’s Basilica

Destinations

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Attractions

Vatican Museums, Vatican CityVatican Museums
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican CitySt Peter's Basilica

Good to know

Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women to enter to the venues
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
Only small bags are allowed in the venue
Please be advised that this tour option is non-refundable, with no cancellations or date changes allowed due to pre-purchased tickets. It is mandatory to bring a valid ID or Passport for security checks, and entry will not be granted without proper documentation.
Please note all participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Vatican. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Saint Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.

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