Semi-Private Sistine Chapel, Museums and St. Peter's Basilica

4.50

(11)

3 hours

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.

Guide: English

Expert English-speaking guide
Entrance fees
Guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Skip-the-line tickets

Food and drinks
Transportation

Guide: English

Expert English-speaking guide
Entrance fees
Guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Skip-the-line tickets

Food and drinks
Transportation

Discover the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums and the St. Peter's Basilica during this essential guided tour.

If you're looking to experience the best of the Vatican Museums but don't have all day, then this expertly crafted tour is the perfect choice.

You'll discover the highlights of this incredible museum, including Michelangelo's awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel frescoes and Raphael's iconic School of Athens. You'll see how these two artists drew inspiration from ancient masterpieces like the Laocoon and the Belvedere Torso. After your tour, your guide will escort you to the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica where you can marvel at Bernini’s incredible bronze baldachin and Michelangelo’s moving Pietà in the world’s most impressive church, on your own accord.

Your knowledgeable guide will give you fascinating anecdotes about the Catholic faith's mother church.

Take the chance to see ancient sculptures including Laocoon and Belvedere Torso
Get the most out of the Vatican with skip-the-lines access
Marvel at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s frescoes in the Raphael Rooms.

Meeting point:

Viale Giulio Cesare 237, 00192 Rome, Italy

You will meet your guide at the flower stand located on Viale Giulio Cesare. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.

Map

Not allowed:

Large bags, backpacks, tripods and large umbrellas cannot be brought into the museums. These items will have to be left at the museum coat check and retrieved after your visit. It would be best to leave such items at your hotel

Know in advance:

Please note that the Raphael Rooms are part of this 3-hour itinerary; please notice that due to crowding, timing and direction flows of crowd traffic dictated by the Vatican Museum staff on the day of the tour, the tour operator may not be able to make this stop within the designated time frame
To obtain the student discount, you must show a valid student ID must on the day of the tour. If a student does not have a valid student ID, they may be charged a new full ticket price by the Museums, which must be paid on the day of the tour
Please inform if any travellers have mobility concerns so that the tour operator can best accommodate you
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. 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
Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform your local tour operators when booking if you fit into these requirements, and they will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour
For reservations made less than 72 hours in advance, access to the Basilica cannot be guaranteed due to ticketing restrictions
The Basilica of St. Peter's may be subject to unscheduled closings and late openings for religious ceremonies. The local provider will not provide refunds for last-minute closures. Your guide will still give you an introduction to the Basilica should you wish to return on your own time during your visit to Rome