Why choose this Vatican City tour ?
This 3-hour, semi-private tour will take you through the awe-inspiring Vatican Museums, breathtaking Sistine Chapel, and majestic Holy See. Our priority entrance tickets ensure your day at the Vatican goes smoothly.
The Vatican is the beating heart of Rome’s legendary art scene. Powerful Popes have been collecting fantastic paintings, crafts, and antiquities for two thousand years, making the papal collection the finest in the world. Our expert guides are dedicated to bringing these extraordinary museums to life with anecdotes about the intriguing curiosities that line reside within the galleries. Muse on every carefully planned stroke, chisel, and swipe alongside your passionate guide.
Finally, you guide will drop you off at St. Peter’s Basilica, bidding you farewell. In solitude, you’ll stroll the world’s grandest Basilica, admiring more works from Michelangelo, including the famous Pietà and all the beautiful sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
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What makes Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel Tour w/ Ticket | Max 8 People a unique experience ?
Come face-to-face with Michelangelo’s masterpiece before the Vatican officially open.
Journey through the Vatican Museums’ vast and treasured collection. Encounter Bernini’s breathtaking sculptures, the School of Athens and other immersive frescoes in the Raphael Rooms, the eye-wateringly beautiful Flemish artworks of the Gallery of Tapestries, and the incredibly lifelike statues of the Gallery of the Candelabra. That, and so much more, all in the company of an expert, licensed guide.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Please note that the Papal Audience (held on Wednesdays) may result in the closure of the Basilica. There is no way of knowing where the Pope will choose to hold his audience, but should the Basilica be closed, we will spend more time in the Vatican Museums.
- We kindly inform clients that due to the upcoming Jubilee, we can not guarantee access to St. Peter’s Basilica from December 24th, 2024 to January 6th, 2026.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel Tour w/ Ticket | Max 8 People Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly for groups of 7+
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Walks Inside Rome.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Vatican.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 47 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please arrive in good time for the 7:30am start as you can expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security. A dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums and knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements.