Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour
You can't come to Rome without visiting the Vatican. But with millions of tourists visiting each year, most people spend more time standing in line than sightseeing - and even when inside they don't know what to see.
Our priority skip-the-line entrance and expert guides guarantee you see the very best the Vatican has to offer, leaving you feeling like an expert who's seen everything there is to see. It visits all the main sites, including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms - giving you the complete Vatican experience!
When visiting the Vatican, please make sure you cover knees and shoulders - even in the summer.
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour
What's included in Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour
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Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums are some of the largest museums in the world, with over 1000 rooms and 7km of art galleries. With our expert guides, you’re guaranteed to see the very best the Vatican has to offer without spending a whole day getting lost. You will explore the Gallery of the Maps and Gallery of Tapestries. Your guide will bring to life the magnificent works of Raphael, Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Michelangelo and many more. Discover the hidden secrets and dark politics that lie behind the beauty of the works collected in these sacred halls.
Sistine Chapel
Prepare to be in awe of the masterpiece that is the Sistine Chapel. Stand beneath Michelangelo’s legendary Creation of Adam and marvel at The Last Judgement. There is no talking in the chapel so your guide will explain the history before you enter. You will learn the secrets of the Pope’s personal place of worship and the story of how Michelangelo spent years perfecting his works. But no photos allowed!
Inclusions
- Small-Group Tour
- Guide Headset
- All Fees and Taxes
- Expert Local Guide
- Fast Track Vatican Tickets
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please meet us at the top of the steps on the corner of Viale Vaticano 100, next to Café Vaticano. Your guide will be there holding a yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations.
End Points
- Our tour concludes after visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, then you will be escorted to St Peter's Basilica
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The guide will wait for you at the top of the steps by Viale Vaticano 100 holding a yellow flag with the Carpe Diem Rome logo.