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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Skip the linePriority entrance
Overview
Discover the figures, the technique and the meaning of the frescoes created in 4 years of Michelangelo's timeless passion on our Sistine Chapel tour. Find out more about Julius II, the pope who commissioned his works. Wander through Raphael's rooms as you let our expert guide reveal the mysteries and insights of the depicted characters. Discover how the church's admiration for art has led to such a vast collection of treasures in the Vatican Museums recovered from underground after years of neglect.
** Please note that the Raphael Rooms are part of this 3-hour itinerary but on days due to crowding, timing and direction flows of crowd traffic dictated by the Vatican Museum staff on the day, we may not be able to make this stop within the designated time frame. If the Raphael Rooms are an absolute must for you to see, we suggest you book one of our longer group tours: the Early Vatican Tour or the VIP Vatican Tour where the Raphael Rooms will be covered.**
What's included
St. Peter's Basilica (free entrance)
Skip-the-Lines Access
Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
All Fees and Taxes
Expert, English-Speaking Private Guide
Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
Food and Beverages
Gratuities (optional)
What to expect
Vatican Museums
1h 10m · Admission ticket included
Raphael Rooms, Hall of Maps,
Sistine Chapel
20m · Admission ticket included
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
1h
La Pieta
La Pieta
10m · Admission ticket included
Inside St Peter's Basilica
Cortile della Pigna
10m · Admission ticket included
Inside Vatican Museums
Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini
10m · Admission ticket included
View from inside the Basilica of Saint Peter
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you in front of the Café Vaticano. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
Please advise during the booking process if any clients have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or government issued photo ID that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Vatican Museums.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
