Why choose this Rome tour ?
Marvel the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with priority tickets.
You will visit one of the world’s greatest museums while your guide takes you through the collection of ancient art and talks about mythology.
You will explore the painted maps adorning the ceiling of the Map Gallery and Raphael’s frescoes housed in the Raphael Rooms.
After visiting the highlights of the Museum, you will be amazed by the Sistine Chapel with its splendid masterpiece by Michelangelo.
You will be guided by a licensed professional guide and will be provided with an audio headset so you won’t miss any commentary.
The Access to the Basilica is not garantuited on tours after 2:30 PM, on Wednesdays, and on closing days set by the Vatican.
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What makes Vatican City: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tour a unique experience ?
Visit the Vatican Museums and Upper Galleries, including the one of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra.
Explore the Stanze of Raffaello, part of the apartment of Pope Julius II, where the young Raphael spent many hours decorating the walls of the rooms with beautiful frescoes.
Visit the Borgia rooms, part of the papal apartments painted by Pinturicchio and his scholars.
The Modern art and contemporary galleries were put together as an homage to Pope Paul VI who, during a homely in the Sistine Chapel underlined the importance of the link between the Church and Art.
Get lost admiring the unique frescoes that decorate the interiors of the Sistine Chapel. Painted by some of the greatest masters of the Renaissance period, the decorative frescoes depict Biblical episodes, such as the Creation of Adam and Eve, and many more.
The Vatican City State, also known simply as the Vatican, became independent from Italy with the Lateran Treaty (1929), and it is a distinct territory under “full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction” of the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity of international law, which maintains the city state’s temporal, diplomatic, and spiritual independence. With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 825,it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- Departure times may vary
- A current valid passport or ID document is mandatory on the day of the tour
- If you arrive late you might lose the entrance at the Vatican Museums
- Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
- Please show up 10 minutes before the tour to do the check in
- Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that not refund it will be given in case of not attending the tour or if you arrive late for the tour. Please note that in the afternoon the door connecting the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed and you are aware that by purchasing this tour you will not have the skip the line passage for St. Peter’s Basilica. You can go to the Basilica on your own entering from the main square.
- Please note that during Easter and Christmas time the fast access to the Basilica can’t be guaranteed because St. Peter’s may be closed due to religious functions
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Vatican City: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Headsets for groups with more than 6 participants
- Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Basilica guided tour
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Italy Wonders SRLS.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 160 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• 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
• Departure times may vary
• A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for children under 18 as proof of age
• If you arrive late you might lose the entrance at the Vatican Museums
• Please show up 10 minutes before the tour to do the check in
This tour is not wheelchair accessible but may be adapted to an accessible itinerary if you contact us.
Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
Please show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.
PLEASE NOTE: If you choose the option “Skip with Host” you will be provided with ONLY the tickets. This option does not include the guide or the access to St. Peter’s Basilica.
Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that not refund it will be given in case of not attending the tour or if you arrive late for the tour. Please note that in the afternoon the door connecting the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed and you are aware that by purchasing this tour you will not have the skip the line passage for St. Peter’s Basilica. You can go to the Basilica on your own entering from the main square.
Please note that during Easter and Christmas time the fast access to the Basilica can’t be guaranteed because St. Peter’s may be closed due to religious functions
