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

Rome, Italy
Half Day Small Group Tour Vatican Museums St Peters Basilica and Sistine Chapel

From $128.16

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  • 3 hours
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the vast wonders of the Vatican on a half-day small-group tour. Explore this autonomous city-state that serves as the seat of the Catholic Church, beginning with a visit to the Vatican Museums. Marvel at works by Matisse and van Gogh in the contemporary art galleries, see a tapestry of The Last Supper in the Pinacoteca and bask in the sheer beauty of Michelangelo's Last Testament in the Sistine Chapel. You tour also includes a visit to one of the world's largest churches, St Peter's Basilica.
  • Half-day tour of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica
  • Enjoy a guided tour through the Vatican Museums, one of the largest and most impressive collections of artwork on the planet
  • Marvel at works by Raphael, Giotto and Caravaggio as well as more contemporary artists such as Matisse and van Gogh
  • Bask in the beauty of Michelangelo's The Last Testament, gracing the ceiling of the stunning Sistine Chapel
  • Explore St Peter's Basilica, considered one of the world's holiest Catholic shrines
  • Savor the personalized attention that comes with a small-group tour

What's Included

  • Fully narrated tour
  • Professional guide
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • Official Vatican Museums Headset
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Via Sebastiano Veniero, 21, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

    Please come inside the office to check-in at the desk. The activity provider's office is in the parallel street at the entrance of the Vatican Museums. Tickets have a strict entrance time. Please plan to be there at least 20 minutes before your entry time or you will be refused entry.

End point

  • St. Peter's Basilica
    Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

    The basilica may be subject to unscheduled closings and late openings for religious ceremonies. As these are often last-minute, the Vatican's administration don't always notify local tour providers. In this case, we will offer you another date

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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
  • Certain areas of the attraction may be closed due to religious events and national holidays
  • This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users due to uneven surfaces
  • Students must bring a valid international student card with DOB and validity period
  • Children must have an ID with them for proof of age
  • Please note that the headsets used are exclusively of the Vatican Museums
  • The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the Vatican's administration offices availability and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes
  • Please show up on time. Latecomers are considered a no show
  • NOT WHEELCHAIR / WALKER / ELECTRIC SCOOTER ACCESSIBLE DUE TO UNEVEN SURFACES
  • This tour is not recommended for those with mobility impairments due to uneven surfaces
  • Please inform us if you're coming with guests with a disability card of more than 74%
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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.

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Tooo hot!! No consideration for tourist
flyrobbfly, Aug 2023
Too much time was spent in the sun! Explanation could have been given inside to describe the art work!! Tourist are not used to this severe temperature! Never got to see the video of the art work that was inside??
Great
GUADALUPE_M, Jun 2023
Awesome tour guide, she was great and friendly. She was informative, answered questions, and attentive of the group.

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