Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica

Duration3h - 4h

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 18 travelers

Overview

Our Complete Vatican Tour gives you the best of the museum's collections and an in-depth understanding of the art, architecture, and history contained within the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. The specially curated itinerary ensures that you see the most famous attractions as well as lesser-known gems in just over 3 hours. With skip-the-line tickets to both the Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica there is no quicker or more accessible way to see the best of the Vatican.

Prefer a laid-back afternoon experience? Book the Vatican Express Tour with Sistine Chapel for a relaxed visit after the crowds have left for the day (St. Peter's Basilica not included).

Options

Complete Vatican Tour

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
& St. Peter's Basilica: Skip the line on a guided tour of the Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica for a unique insight into Vatican history and art.
Starting point:
Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano, 95, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Vatican Express Tour

Duration: 3 hours
& Sistine Chapel: Discover the Vatican Museums on a skip-the-line guided tour, avoiding the typical crowds. St. Peter's Basilica not included.
Starting point:
Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano, 95, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Early Access Complete Vatican

Duration: 4 hours
& St. Peter's Basilica: Be among the first visitors of the day to step into the Sistine Chapel and skip the line to enter St. Peter's Basilica.
Starting point:
Antico Caffè Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Private - Complete Vatican

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with your own private guide.
Starting point:
Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano, 95, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

What's included

Local English-speaking guide
Gallery of the Maps
Raphael Rooms
St. Peter’s Square (Early Access & Complete Vatican options only)
Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Gallery of the Tapestries
Gallery of the Candelabra
Pinecone Courtyard
Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons
Skip-the-line ticket for St. Peter's Basilica (Early Access & Complete Vatican options only)

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

What to expect

Vatican Museums
1h 5m · Admission ticket included

Enjoy our specially designed route showing you all the famous works along with our favorite lesser-known sights.
Sphere within a Sphere
Pass by

Entering the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard, you'll pass a large bronze statue symbolizing the emergence of the new world from the old designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro.
Cortile della Pigna
25m · Admission ticket included

Your stops include the Belvedere Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries and amazing views of St Peter's Basilica all in one incredibly planned itinerary.
Stanze di Raffaello
30m · Admission ticket included

Visit the Raphael Rooms, widely considered to be among the most beautifully-frescoed interiors on earth.
Pass by

Guided tour & Photo Stop
Sistine Chapel
45m · Admission ticket included

Step inside the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes. Your guide can’t speak inside, but before they take you in they’ll tell you what to look for and give you the surprisingly acrimonious story behind the famous room. Soak up the little details like Michelangelo’s self-portrait and hidden insults in the Last Judgement.
St. Peter's Basilica
30m

Skip-the-line into St. Peter's using a special, group-only door. Listen to your guide explain the story behind the church's 120-year construction and learn about the precious art and treasures inside. Please Note: Access to the Basilica is not included in the Vatican Express option.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano 95, 00192 Roma RM.

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Antico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM.

End point

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesday mornings. It is subject to other closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days we will instead explore more of the Vatican Museums' galleries.
All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.
Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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