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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour and Opt Basilica Entry
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Vatican City
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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Please note that St. Peter’s Basilica remains closed on Wednesdays and during religious holidays.
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A valid photo ID is required for the mandatory security screening
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Be aware that the Vatican Museums adhere strictly to scheduled entry times. Late arrivals may be denied entry, and no refunds will be issued for missed tours.
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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Skip the lines and step into the Vatican Museums with a licensed guide, ready to unveil the wonders of ancient art and mythology. Admire the stunning Gallery of Maps and other highlights as your guide shares fascinating insights.
The tour culminates in the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam, will leave you in awe. With an audio headset, you won’t miss a word of the expert commentary.
Perfect for art and history lovers, this tour offers a seamless and enriching way to experience the Vatican’s treasures.
Upgrade Option: Enhance your experience with access to St. Peter’s Basilica, where you can marvel at its grandeur and iconic artw...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
St. Peter's Basilica Access (if option selected)
Free Wifi available at the meeting point
Staff available to assist you at the meeting point
Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Professional guide with headsets to hear guide clearly
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Basilica guided tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Vespasiano, 28
Get off at "Ottaviano" Stop on Metro A line.From the station, walk on Via Ottaviano following the indication to St. Peter square.When you arrive across at Via Germanico, go to the right follow the street.After 100 mtr,Via Vespasiano will be on your left. At the number 28, you will find our office.
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Sistine Chapel
Itinerary
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Vatican Museums
Visit the Vatican Museums and Upper Galleries, including the one of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra.
Explore the Stanze of Raffaello, part of the apartment of Pope Julius II, where the young Raphael spent many hours decorating the walls of the rooms with beautiful frescoes.
1 hour
2
Vatican Museums
Visit the Borgia rooms, part of the papal apartments painted by Pinturicchio and his scholars.
The Modern art and contemporary galleries were put together as an homage to Pope Paul VI who, during a homely in the Sistine Chapel underlined the importance of the link between the Church and Art.
40 minutes
3
Sistine Chapel
Get lost admiring the unique frescoes that decorate the interiors of the Sistine Chapel. Painted by some of the greatest masters of the Renaissance period, the decorative frescoes depict Biblical episodes, such as the Creation of Adam and Eve, and many more.
10 minutes
4
Vatican City
The Vatican City State, also known simply as the Vatican, became independent from Italy with the Lateran Treaty (1929), and it is a distinct territory under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity of international law, which maintains the city state's temporal, diplomatic, and spiritual independence. With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 825,it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population.
Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour and Opt Basilica Entry
(179) Reviews
Vatican City
About
Skip the lines and step into the Vatican Museums with a licensed guide, ready to unveil the wonders of ancient art and mythology. Admire the stunning Gallery of Maps and other highlights as your guide shares fascinating insights.
The tour culminates in the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam, will leave you in awe. With an audio headset, you won’t miss a word of the expert commentary.
Perfect for art and history lovers, this tour offers a seamless and enriching way to experience the Vatican’s treasures.
Upgrade Option: Enhance your experience with access to St. Peter’s Basilica, where you can marvel at its grandeur and iconic artw...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
St. Peter's Basilica Access (if option selected)
Free Wifi available at the meeting point
Staff available to assist you at the meeting point
Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Professional guide with headsets to hear guide clearly
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Basilica guided tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Vespasiano, 28
Get off at "Ottaviano" Stop on Metro A line.From the station, walk on Via Ottaviano following the indication to St. Peter square.When you arrive across at Via Germanico, go to the right follow the street.After 100 mtr,Via Vespasiano will be on your left. At the number 28, you will find our office.