Guided tour

Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour and St. Peter's

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Guided tour
Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour and St. Peter's
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.3  / 512076 reviews

Join a guide with skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Then, explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace.

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Duration 2.5 - 3 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, German, Italian, Spanish, French
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Zachary – Australia

There’s so much to see in the Vatican which makes it quite overwhelming. The guide was excellent at steering us through the large crowds to look at the best sights. She (Maria) was very experienced and knowledgeable.

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Zachary – Australia
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Collin – United States

The guide was supremely knowledgeable and courteous, plus he introduced some humor into the history which is always great. We had a wonderful time!

C
Collin – United States

Experience

Highlights

  • Explore the vast galleries of the Vatican Museums with a guide in your chosen language
  • Discover Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel
  • Skip the ticket lines to enter the Vatican Museums

Full description

Take a guided tour of the extensive papal collection of statues, artifacts, and paintings by some of the world’s most distinguished artists in the endless corridors of the Vatican Museums. See work by historic cartographers in the Gallery of the Maps, admire the Gallery of the Candelabras and more. Enter the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece. Afterward, explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace without a guide. Discover highlights include Bernini's high altar and the stunning "La Pieta" by Michelangelo.

Includes

  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums
  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Sistine Chapel
  • Professional guide
  • Headsets
  • Wi-Fi at the meeting point
  • Bathroom access
  • Recharging station for your mobile devices
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Transportation
  • Entrance ticket to the dome of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Guide in St. Peter's Basilica

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Date

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the activity provider's office. The closest metro is Ottaviano.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Please cover your shoulders and knees. You will be denied entry if you do not comply with the rules
  • St. Peter's Basilica remains closed every Wednesday from 8 AM - 12 PM. It is also closed at Easter, other religious holidays, and December 25th and 31st. During these times, the tour will be offered in other parts of the Vatican Museums
  • St. Peter's Basilica can be closed without the prior notice
  • Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free
  • On rare occasions, St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to closure without notice. In such case, you will spend part of the tour in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, especially the Raphael Rooms
  • Individuals with disabilities or special health needs must note it on their booking

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 12076 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    4.2/5

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Zachary – Australia6 August 2024  – Verified booking
There’s so much to see in the Vatican which makes it quite overwhelming. The guide was excellent at steering us through the large crowds to look at the best sights. She (Maria) was very experienced and knowledgeable.
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Collin – United States20 August 2024  – Verified booking
The guide was supremely knowledgeable and courteous, plus he introduced some humor into the history which is always great. We had a wonderful time!
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Natia – Georgia31 October 2024  – Verified booking
Illaria was wonderful, she was passionate about what she does and shared with us lots of helpful information. Also she lead us through the crowds very smoothly, I appreciated her finding chairs for us to sit when she told us history. The museums are Ofcourse must see.
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