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Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
Overview
Explore the wonders of the Vatican with a small group on this guided tour that includes skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. With an expert guide, delve into the rich art and history of the Papal Galleries and Raphael Rooms without the hassle of long queues. This 3-hour tour ensures you make the most of your time, allowing you to appreciate the masterpieces of the Vatican while enjoying clear audio through provided headsets. Perfect for travelers looking to maximize their experience in Rome.
- Small group Guided tour for a more personalized experience
- Fast-track entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Guided exploration of St. Peter's Basilica included
- Headsets provided for clear communication with your guide
What's included
Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Sistine Chapel
Wi-fi at the meeting point
Headsets provided exclusively by the Vatican to hear the guide better
Skip the Line Access & Entrance Tickets to the Vatican Museums
Guided tour
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What to expect
Vatican Museums
30m · Admission ticket included
Enjoy with your tour guide one of the most important museums of the world. Admire some masterpieces like the Laocoön. Enter into the smallest country in the world. Begin your journey through one of the most important museums in the world. Admire renowned masterpieces like the Laocoön and get your first taste of the Vatican’s rich artistic heritage.
Cortile della Pigna
35m · Admission ticket included
Wander through one of the Vatican’s stunning outdoor spaces. This courtyard features the iconic bronze pinecone sculpture, an ancient Roman piece that lends the area its name.
Museo Pio Clementino
45m · Admission ticket included
Explore one of the Vatican Museums’ most celebrated sections:
Octagonal Courtyard – Home to Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere
Round Room – Featuring a giant marble bathtub and the bronze Heracles
Room of the Animals – With detailed sculptures of various creatures
Gallery of the Candelabra – Admire its painted 3D-style vaulted ceilings
Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
30m · Admission ticket included
One of the most visited galleries in the Museums, this stop invites you to find the Italian cities you've visited or perhaps your ancestor's hometown. These hand-painted maps, created in the late 1500s, are also worth admiring for their remarkable detail and intricate decorations.
Sistine Chapel
20m · Admission ticket included
We are pleased to inform you that the Sistine Chapel has officially reopened to the public following the Vatican’s mourning period for the late Pope Francis.
With the recent and historic election of His Holiness Pope, the Vatican has now resumed full visitor access, and the Sistine Chapel is once again included in your Vatican Museums visit.
Step into the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, the final stop of your Vatican Museums experience, and witness one of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance. Marvel at Michelangelo's iconic frescoes, including the awe-inspiring ceiling and The Last Judgment behind the altar—works that have inspired visitors for centuries.
The Sistine Chapel is not only a work of art but also a sacred space of immense historical significance—it's where the Papal Conclave was recently held to elect the new Pope. Visiting now offers a rare opportunity to experience this extraordinary site just after a key moment in Church history.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please arrive 30 mins before your tour at Via Vespasiano 65, Rome (near the Vatican Museums). Look for the "Xplore Rome" signboard. Our staff will be there to assist you. If you need help finding us, feel free to contact us directly.
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Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
