PRIVATE: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter's Basilica

1.0 (2 reviews) Rome, Italy
Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Let the wonders of the Vatican Museums captivate you with our Vatican Tour with Priority Entrance. Explore the magnificent frescoed rooms of the papal residence, admire the ancient Roman sculptures collected over the centuries, and discover some of the greatest Renaissance masterpieces, including the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.

Options

French Guided Tour
Italian Guided Tour
German guided tour
Spanish Guided Tour
English Guided Tour

What's included

  • Reserved Priority Access to Saint Peter's Basilica
  • Reserved Priority Access to the Vatican Museums
  • Headsets
  • Official Guide
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Vatican Museums
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Let the marvels of the Vatican Museums amaze you with our Priority Entrance Vatican Tour. Enjoy the glorious frescoed rooms of the regal papal residence, the ancient Roman marble sculptures collected over the centuries, and the most famous Renaissance masterpieces, such as the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.

    You will begin your tour on the panoramic balcony overlooking the Vatican Gardens, where you will enjoy a beautiful view of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. Then, you will reach the Pinecone Courtyard for an introduction to the history of the Sistine Chapel. Please note that speaking inside the Sistine Chapel is forbidden.

    Next, you will stroll through the archaeological Pio-Clementino Museum and its magnificent second-floor galleries: the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Tapestries, and the impressive Gallery of the Maps. Its walls are covered with frescoed maps of the ancient Italian territories, illuminated by the golden light filtering through the ceiling.
  2. Sistine Chapel
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Your Priority Entrance Vatican Tour cannot be complete without a journey into the heart of the Renaissance: the Sistine Chapel. Stand beneath Michelangelo's iconic The Creation of Adam on the ceiling and marvel at The Last Judgment.
  3. St. Peter's Basilica
    15m · Admission ticket included
    The Vatican Tour will also give you skip-the-line access to a wonderful visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, using a privileged entrance specially reserved for guided tours.

    You will admire the splendor of this magnificent church, the heart of Christianity: polished marble floors, golden ceilings, precious mosaics, Michelangelo’s Pietà, and Bernini’s Baldacchino.

    Don’t miss the chance to experience the wonders of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica without waiting in line. Book your Priority Access Vatican Tour now!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

By the steps

End point

By the steps

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We regret that we are unable to accomodate guests with wheelchairs, strollers or baby carriages.
  • Despite our priority access tickets, we may experience delays due to mandatory security checks.
  • Saint Peter's Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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