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Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica

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Our Complete Vatican Tour gives you the best of the museum's collections and an in-depth understanding of the art, architecture, and history contained within the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. The specially curated itinerary ensures that you see the most famous attractions as well as lesser-known gems in just over 3 hours. With skip-the-line tickets to both the Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica there is no quicker or more accessible way to see the best of the Vatican.

Prefer a laid-back afternoon experience? Book the Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel at 4 pm or 4:15 pm for a relaxed visit after the crowds have left for the day (St. Peter's Basilica not included).

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3.5h Museums & Basilica Tour

3h Afternoon Museums Tour

Private - Complete Vatican

3.5h Museums & Basilica Tour

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
AM & PM: Skip the line on a guided tour of the Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica for a unique insight into Vatican history and art.

From₱6,808.44Per Person

What's included in Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Vatican Museums

Enjoy our specially designed route showing you all the famous works along with our favorite lesser-known sights.

Admission Ticket Included

Sphere within a Sphere
Pass-by Only

Entering the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard, you'll pass a large bronze statue symbolizing the emergence of the new world from the old designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro.

Cortile della Pigna

Your stops include the Belvedere Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries and amazing views of St Peter's Basilica all in one incredibly planned itinerary.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line ticket for St. Peter's Basilica (not included in tours starting at 4 pm or 4:15 pm)
  • Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • Groups never more than 20 people
  • Expert Local Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.
  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
  • Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
  • Please note: starting December 2024, access to St. Peter's Basilica may be limited due to the Vatican's Jubilee Year 2025, which includes special events and ceremonies. These closures are determined by the Vatican and are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
  • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
  • Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Antico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM.

End Points

  • End point for 4 pm or 4:15 pm tours.
  • St. Peter's Basilica is not included for 4 pm or 4:15 pm tours.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point

- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. - All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour. - All participants must provide their full names at the time of booking. Names must match ID/Passport. Failure to supply this information will lead to the cancellation of your booking. - All guests must pass through security. For useful information/restrictions about your tour in the Vatican Museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html - Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the Vatican Museums. Storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour. - Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry. - No photography or filming is permitted in the Sistine Chapel. - The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery. - Please note: starting December 2024, access to St. Peter's Basilica may be limited due to the Vatican's Jubilee Year 2025, which includes special events and ceremonies. These closures are determined by the Vatican and are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.

Operator

Walks - Italy & Spain