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Fast Access Vatican Raphael Rooms Sistine Chapel & St Peter Basilica guided Tour

Rome, Italy
Fast Access Vatican Raphael Rooms Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica guided Tour
  • 3 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

The UNESCO–listed Vatican City is widely considered the jewel in Rome’s crown, but the site’s popularity means the admission queues can be long. On this tour, save time with skip-the-line entry and visit Vatican highlights including the Basilica of Saint Peter, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel. In a group of no more than 10 people, admire beautiful Roman and Greek statues, and hear the secrets behind Michelangelo’s frescoes.
  • Visit Vatican highlights including the Sistine Chapel in a group of maximum 10 people
  • Save time and avoid the queues with skip-the-line Vatican entry
  • Explore the Basilica of Saint Peter, Raphael’s Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, and more
  • Your guide shares the secrets of the ancient statues and frescoes

What's Included

  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Local guide
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local taxes
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Caffè Vaticano
    viale, Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

    At the stairs outside the Vatican museums (street address is viale Vaticano ), under the big white monumental door topped with statues. Your guide will have a sign with your name.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Stanze di Raffaello

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Porta Santa

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Pieta

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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      Highly recommended! Great tour!
      Nicholas_G, Sep 2023
      This is another tour worth paying to do in a private group. Our guide was prepared, knowledgeable, and had an obvious enthusiasm for presenting the various exhibits. You could spend weeks just studying single rooms here. We had a great time!
      Enjoyable private tour
      Joanne_M, Jul 2023
      Best Guide ever ! She is knowledgeable and cheerful. She knows history and Art. Enjoyable experience .
      Explanation of Sistine...
      Maureen_O, Jun 2023
      Explanation of Sistine chapel was clear and easy to follow. Right on point. Vatican was very crowded but tour guide gave advice on getting to front.
      Thomas was awesome!!
      Todd_M, Apr 2022
      Our tour guide Thomas was amazing. His background in archaeology brought a fascinating perspective to the tour and his friendly and humorous demeanor made the entire experience informative, comfortable, and fun. He was excellent!!
      Best tour guide
      Greg_A, Apr 2022
      Wow! My wife and I learned so much from Massimiliano. He took time to answer all our questions and went into detail on all aspects of the tour. Highly recommended
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