Unveil Vatican Secrets: Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour
Take a 3-hour guided walking tour of one of the holiest sites in Christendom — the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. This exceptional tour includes, among other galleries of the Vatican corridors, a tour of the Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino's Rooms, the Tapestry Gallery, and a comprehensive visit of the Sistine Chapel.
Your expert guide will lead you to some of the major attractions, as well as to lesser-known spots that many visitors miss.
Next, visit Michelangelo's Pietà at St. Peter's Basilica and other highlights, guided by your expert throughout this part of the tour as well.
✔ Explore the vast galleries of the Vatican Museums with a guide in your chosen language ✔ Discover Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel ✔ Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums ✔ Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Sistine Chapel ✔ Skip the ticket lines to enter St. Peter's Basilica ✔ Tour guide
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What's included in Unveil Vatican Secrets: Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour
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Cortile del Belvedere is a famous and historic courtyard located within the Vatican Museums complex in Vatican City
The Gallery of Maps (Galleria delle Carte Geografiche) is one of the most spectacular and historic rooms inside the Vatican Museums, Vatican City.
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums are the public art and sculpture museums in the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by popes throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
Inclusions
- Expert tour guide
- Headphones
- Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums
- Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Sistine Chapel
- Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Access to the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Fast-track entry is included for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. However, access to St. Peter’s Basilica may still require a wait due to mandatory security checks.
- Please note that St. Peter’s Basilica is closed on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, as well as on December 24th and 31st. During these times, the tour will include additional sections of the Vatican Museums instead.
- The Vatican remains busy throughout the year. Peak seasons typically fall between April to June and September to October. Visitors should be prepared for large crowds during these periods.
- Tour meeting times are subject to change. If any adjustments occur, guests will be notified in advance by phone call or message from the activity provider.
- Please note: Pets, weapons or sharp objects, shorts, and short skirts are not allowed during the tour.
- Please arrive at the meeting point on time.No refunds will be issued for latecomers.
- Guests with disabilities or special medical needs must inform the activity provider at the time of booking to ensure appropriate arrangements.
- Compulsory Vatican dress code: Visitors must wear clothing that covers their knees, arms, and back.
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a lot of walking.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet at Next to Caffè Vaticano, Viale Vaticano, 100, Rome.
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Tour voucher(s) with all the necessary informations will be e-mailed to you very soon (based on your travel date)
