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

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Summary

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

Description

Enhance your travel experience with this Semi-Private Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the rich historical heritage of Italy with a unique historical tour, offering an unforgettable exploration of the past.

The entire activity lasts approximately 3 hours. Previous travelers have given this cultural tour an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 3,089 reviews.

With this cultural tour, you will have the opportunity to experience Vatican City (Citta del Vaticano), the Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani), the Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina), and St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro) up close.

Explore the treasures of Italy's rich historical heritage in the company of expert guides. This tour gives you skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. You also get reserved entry to the Sistine Chapel, offering a serene experience with Michelangelo's masterpieces.

Step into the Vatican Museums and discover centuries of art curated by the popes. Here, you'll find ancient sculptures and stunning Renaissance art, such as the Raphael Rooms, filled with incredible works by Raphael and more.

Enter the Sistine Chapel and behold Michelangelo's timeless masterpieces, including his iconic ceiling frescoes. Extend your journey to St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest church, where you’ll see Bernini's majestic Baldachin and Michelangelo's moving Pietà.

The activity is offered in English. An art historian will lead your tour, sharing stories behind each masterpiece. With their expertise, they'll make the journey visually stunning and intellectually engaging.

The starting point for this historical tour is located in Rome. The exact departure location is Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy.

To enter these sacred places smoothly, remember to follow the venue's dress code. 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 maximum group size for the cultural tour is 12 people. Check the "Included" and "Good to know" sections below for details about your historical tour.

The cancellation policy for this cultural tour is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Make your visit to Rome extraordinary by booking this Semi-Private Guided Tour to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica in Italy from Rome. Choose your travel dates and secure your spot today before it's fully booked!

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Included

English-speaking art historian guide
Semi-private groups of no larger than 10 people
Reserved Skip-the-Line Access to the Vatican Museums
Skip-the-Line Access & Guided Visit of St. Peter’s Basilica
Reserved Access to the Sistine Chapel

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Attractions

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

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women to enter to the venues
Only small bags are allowed in the venue
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.
On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm

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