Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica guided tour
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Discover the highlights of the world-famous Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica (only if option selected) all in one intimate guided tour.This semi-private walking tour begins at the Vatican Museums where you'll skip the line and head straight inside. Explore the myriad of paintings, sculptures, and tapestries the Museums have to offer.Your expert guide will then lead you to the Sistine Chapel. Bask in Da Vinci's illustrious ceiling frescoes as your guide enlightens you on its all-important history.At last, your guide will escort you into St. Peter's Basilica to provide an overview of this spectacular church. At the end of the tour, you can remain inside or you may return outside to St. Peter's Square to admire Bernini's clever optical illusion and the Basilica's heavenly façade.
Highlights
- Visit the Courtyards of the Vatican City and the Gallery of Tapestries
- Admire the beauty of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
- Enjoy a more personalized experience with a small group tour
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
3 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums
- Entrance fees to the Sistine Chapel
- Expert tour guides
- Audio headsets when necessary
Where you'll meet
Meet your guide 15 minutes before the tour starts at the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi, between Caffè Vaticano and Hotel Alimandi Vaticano. The guide will be waiting at the bottom of the wide steps across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The closest metro stop is Ottaviano-Musei Vaticani (red line A). Coordinators will be wearing blue polo shirts or jackets for easy recognition.
Important information
Accessibility:
* Not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or any other impairments requiring special assistance
Not allowed:
* It is not possible to bring strollers or baby carriages
Know in advance:
* Please note that small group tours will have no more than 12 participants, and regular group tours will have no more than 20 participants. Meeting points and inclusions are the same for both tours
* Saint Peter's Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, you'll be offered an extended tour of the Vatican Museums
* You'll be requested to provide the full names of all participants during checkout. Without this information, access to St. Peter's Basilica cannot be guaranteed
* Access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be unavailable on Wednesday mornings due to the Papal Audience held in St.Peter's Square. The tour itinerary will be adjusted to provide an enhanced experience in the Vatican Museums
* Please be aware that some of the landmarks and monuments included in this tour may be subject to ongoing maintenance or restoration work. These activities, while essential for preservation, might result in limited access, temporary visual obstructions, or reduced photo opportunities
* Please note that St. Peter's Basilica is included only if the option has been selected
Remember to bring:
* Due to St. Peter's Basilica security regulations, a passport or a valid ID is mandatory to join the tour
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