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Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica Tour with Dome Lift
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Vatican City
About
Skip the lines and experience the Vatican’s three greatest landmarks in one seamless visit, ending with a self-guided climb up St Peter’s Dome with an included audioguide and a rare perspective over Vatican City plus picture-perfect views of Rome. Follow a curated route through the Vatican Museums, from the Gallery of Maps to the Pio-Clementine Museum, home to the Apollo Belvedere and the Laocoön. In the Sistine Chapel, stand beneath Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. Then enter St Peter’s Basilica via Bernini’s Royal Staircase, once reserved for popes and royalty, while avoiding the Basilica’s external entry system in St Peter’s Square. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s Piet...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Free WiFi at the meeting point
Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Staff assistance at the meeting point for a smooth check-in
Audio headsets to clearly hear your guide
Self-guided Dome audioguide up to the Lantern viewpoint
Direct internal access to St. Peter’s Basilica via Bernini’s Royal Staircase
Licensed, professional expert guide
Transfer
Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Mocenigo, 15
The exact address of the meeting point is Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Rome RM Italy.
Our office is located about 200 meters northwest from the entrance of the Vatican Museums, going down the steps, take first left onto Via Sebastiano Veniero keep walking straight until the end of the street.
Return
St. Peter's Basilica
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Bring a valid photo ID (a photo is accepted); names and ages must match the booking and the selected ticket type.
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Timed entry is strictly enforced; late arrival may be refused with no refund.
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Skip-the-line access (if included) bypasses ticket lines only; all visitors must pass security screening.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the Vatican Museums with a licensed guide, focusing on the must-see highlights you will actually visit. Walk through the Pio Clementino Museum and its classical masterpieces, then continue to the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps, where your guide brings the art, symbols, and history to life. End in the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s ceiling and The Last Judgment.
1 hour and 40 minutes
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Sistine Chapel
Enter the Sistine Chapel and take time to admire one of the most extraordinary artistic achievements in history. Look up at Michelangelo’s ceiling and The Last Judgment as you absorb the scale, detail, and meaning of this remarkable space.
20 minutes
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St. Peter's Basilica
Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a licensed guide, then continue to the Dome on a self-led route. Take the elevator to the rooftop terrace to admire the Dome up close and look down into the Basilica, then you have the option to climb the final 320 steps to the top, using an audioguide for added context along the way.
Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica Tour with Dome Lift
(92) Reviews
Vatican City
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$143.00
Price varies by group size
About
Skip the lines and experience the Vatican’s three greatest landmarks in one seamless visit, ending with a self-guided climb up St Peter’s Dome with an included audioguide and a rare perspective over Vatican City plus picture-perfect views of Rome. Follow a curated route through the Vatican Museums, from the Gallery of Maps to the Pio-Clementine Museum, home to the Apollo Belvedere and the Laocoön. In the Sistine Chapel, stand beneath Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. Then enter St Peter’s Basilica via Bernini’s Royal Staircase, once reserved for popes and royalty, while avoiding the Basilica’s external entry system in St Peter’s Square. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s Piet...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Free WiFi at the meeting point
Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Staff assistance at the meeting point for a smooth check-in
Audio headsets to clearly hear your guide
Self-guided Dome audioguide up to the Lantern viewpoint
Direct internal access to St. Peter’s Basilica via Bernini’s Royal Staircase
Licensed, professional expert guide
Transfer
Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Mocenigo, 15
The exact address of the meeting point is Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Rome RM Italy.
Our office is located about 200 meters northwest from the entrance of the Vatican Museums, going down the steps, take first left onto Via Sebastiano Veniero keep walking straight until the end of the street.
