Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica Tour

Duration2h 40m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Visit the most popular attractions in Rome on a guided walking tour of Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with your guide, and admire the ornate interiors and the famed artworks housed here. Meet your guide close to the entrance to the Vatican Museums and follow them as you set out to explore the most interesting galleries within the museum. See the Rotunda, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Take in the ornate ceilings in each room and see the ancient statues, frescoes, and tapestries that adorn the walls. Follow your guide and enter the Sistine Chapel and the Saint Peter's Basilica and listen to your guide for their magnificent history.

Options

French with Basilica Access

Spanish with Basilica Access

English with Basilica Access

What's included

Skip-the-line ticket to the Vatican Museums
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Radios and headsets to better hear the guide
All Fees and Taxes
Live tour guide
Free online map at the meeting point
Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
Access to the Sistine Chapel

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Tips

What to expect

Vatican Museums
1h 10m · Admission ticket included

Discover some of the most popular attractions in Rome on a guided walking tour of Vatican City.
Meet your guide close to the entrance to the Vatican Museums and follow them as you set out to explore the most interesting galleries within the museum. See the Rotunda, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps.
Take in the ornate ceilings in each room and see the ancient statues, frescoes, and tapestries that adorn the walls.
Sistine Chapel
20m · Admission ticket included

Following your guide Eenter the Sistine Chapel and marvel at the intricate fresco that covers the entire ceiling and walls. Painted by Michaelangelo between 1508 and 1512, the Sistine Chapel represents a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art.
From the Creation of Adam to the Last Judgement, Michelangelo dedicated some of his greatest years to the Sistine Chapel, working day and night – even sleeping in the chapel – to satisfy the popes of Rome.
The artist also expressed his frustration through hidden meanings in his work, which have since been uncovered and deciphered. Listen as your guide lets you in on Michelangelo's private jokes.
St. Peter's Basilica
1h 10m · Admission ticket included

Finally, head to St. Peter's Basilica for the final leg of your guided walking tour. The cathedral is one of the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture and holds the title of the biggest church in the world.
Explore the interior of this magnificent structure with your guide and discover the many masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque art that fill the cathedral. Admire the famous Pietà by Michelangelo and the elaborate St. Peter's Baldachin by Bernini.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive to the meeting point 30 minutes before the activity start time.
Meet us at the Crown Tour Office located approximately 2 minutes away from the Vatican Museums. You will find the purple Crown Tours flags outside our office.

End point

Please arrive to the meeting point 30 minutes before the activity start time.
Meet us at the Crown Tour Office located approximately 2 minutes away from the Vatican Museums. You will find the purple Crown Tours flags outside our office.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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