Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour
Overview
Home to some of the world’s most iconic paintings, the Vatican Museums attract huge crowds. Save yourself hours of waiting by booking this skip-the-line tour. Lead by a professional art and historian expert guide discover centuries of art and history, from ancient Grece to the Renaissance.
Admire the works of some of history’s most celebrated artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, and much more which hang from wall to wall and fill 2, 000 rooms of the museum. Among them some iconic masterpieces as "the Creation of Adam" and "the Last Judgment.
Explore the Vatican Museums, next up is the Sistine Chapel, of course, the greatest gem of the Vatican collection with its entire ceiling and wall completely frescoed by the greatest genius of the Renaissance period – Michelangelo Buonarotti. End your tour at St. Peter's Basilica which hosts incredible masterpieces like Michelangelo's Pietà.
Admire the works of some of history’s most celebrated artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, and much more which hang from wall to wall and fill 2, 000 rooms of the museum. Among them some iconic masterpieces as "the Creation of Adam" and "the Last Judgment.
Explore the Vatican Museums, next up is the Sistine Chapel, of course, the greatest gem of the Vatican collection with its entire ceiling and wall completely frescoed by the greatest genius of the Renaissance period – Michelangelo Buonarotti. End your tour at St. Peter's Basilica which hosts incredible masterpieces like Michelangelo's Pietà.
Inclusions
- Fast Track entrance to Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's basilica
- Official Professional Guide and Passionate Storytelling
- Audio Equipment to hear the guide clearly
- Assistance from the Office
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
With so many important things to see Vatican Museums can be an overwhelming place to visit alone, so allow a professional historian expert guide to walk you through the second largest museum in the world on a skip the line guided tour.
Gaze at the main treasures hosted inside the 11 galleries which caracterized the Museums, from the ancient Grece to the Rainassance, discovering centuries of art and history.
Admire the works of some of history’s most celebrated artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo, Titian which hang from wall to wall and fill 2, 000 rooms of the museum.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Up next, is the Sistine Chapel, one of the tour's main attractions. Keep an eye out for Michelangelo’s hidden self-portrait, and marvel at the infamous ‘Creation of Adam’ to the Last Judgement, Michelangelo dedicated some of his greatest years to the Sistine Chapel, working day and night – even sleeping in the chapel – to satisfy the popes of Rome.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Finish your tour at the Basilica of St. Peter, the world's most impressive work of Renaissance architecture and the largest cathedral in the world. Admire the famous Pietà by Michelangelo and the elaborate St. Peter's Baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
With so many important things to see Vatican Museums can be an overwhelming place to visit alone, so allow a professional historian expert guide to walk you through the second largest museum in the world on a skip the line guided tour.
Gaze at the main treasures hosted inside the 11 galleries which caracterized the Museums, from the ancient Grece to the Rainassance, discovering centuries of art and history.
Admire the works of some of history’s most celebrated artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo, Titian which hang from wall to wall and fill 2, 000 rooms of the museum.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Up next, is the Sistine Chapel, one of the tour's main attractions. Keep an eye out for Michelangelo’s hidden self-portrait, and marvel at the infamous ‘Creation of Adam’ to the Last Judgement, Michelangelo dedicated some of his greatest years to the Sistine Chapel, working day and night – even sleeping in the chapel – to satisfy the popes of Rome.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Finish your tour at the Basilica of St. Peter, the world's most impressive work of Renaissance architecture and the largest cathedral in the world. Admire the famous Pietà by Michelangelo and the elaborate St. Peter's Baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Mandatory Dress Code: knees and shoulder must be covered to get inside Vatican Museum and Sistine. You might be refused at the entrance unfulfilling the dress code
- ID may be required for entrance (especially for guests under the age of 18). Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- After-hours option does not include the basilica as it will be closed by the time this tour option is performed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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June 2021
I would like to really thank Roberto for this experience. If you ever come to Rome do not hesitate a second to book this visit Theo from Greece
I would like to really thank Roberto for this experience. If you ever come to Rome do not hesitate a second to book this visit Theo from Greecealisoneckersley
May 2022
Great confusion at the start as the instructions said wait at the bottom of the steps and look out for the flag.. in reality, we had to ask another tour operator where they were as nothing was visible. In fact, they were at the top of the steps and no flag! The tour itself with our guide was exce...
Great confusion at the start as the instructions said wait at the bottom of the steps and look out for the flag.. in reality, we had to ask another tour operator where they were as nothing was visible. In fact, they were at the top of the steps and no flag! The tour itself with our guide was excellent and he was very informative. Definitely worth going with a guide as opposed to "going it alone"... Beware though.. at the entrance they are still asking to see your covid pass so make sure you have it handy as well as the correct face mask FFP2 or you will not be allowed in.Y3007CSelaines
March 2022
Tour with Barbara was excellent! I usually avoid group tours but I am soooo happy I booked my tickets in advance and got to tour with Barbara. She was so clear and funny, and gave us just the right amount of information. Would highly recommend booking in advance to skip the queue!
Tour with Barbara was excellent! I usually avoid group tours but I am soooo happy I booked my tickets in advance and got to tour with Barbara. She was so clear and funny, and gave us just the right amount of information. Would highly recommend booking in advance to skip the queue!Jana_Ljubezen11
February 2022
ROBERTO: RO - Rome BER - Berlin TO - Tokyo you were the best tour leader we’ve ever had. Kind, interesting, entertaining, amusing, you have full knowledge, you repeated the details and simply facts , we now all remember , you were simply the best!!! Kind regards from small group from Slovenia
ROBERTO: RO - Rome BER - Berlin TO - Tokyo you were the best tour leader we’ve ever had. Kind, interesting, entertaining, amusing, you have full knowledge, you repeated the details and simply facts , we now all remember , you were simply the best!!! Kind regards from small group from SloveniaP7455ROjuanc
December 2021
The explanations of Magda. So clear. Really appreciate her interest in explaining everything so easy. Thank you Magda
The explanations of Magda. So clear. Really appreciate her interest in explaining everything so easy. Thank you Magdamarcelambas
December 2021
Excellent tour with Selenia, all her explanation of the museum and the art is very detailed and she gave us the best tips to appreciate the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican, 100% recommended
Excellent tour with Selenia, all her explanation of the museum and the art is very detailed and she gave us the best tips to appreciate the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican, 100% recommended