Gain skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and visit the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's masterpiece. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and Square on this tour in Rome.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

See Michelangelo's masterpiece on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter's Basilica and learn about the Vatican from your guide
Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums
Admire St Peter's Square and its impressive colonnade
Hear your guide clearly with the headset provided

Full description

Visit Vatican City - the smallest state in the world, on a tour in Rome. Explore the Vatican and discover its museums, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel all in one with a local guide, without having to wait in line.

Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums, where your guide will lead you through the main galleries and point out its unmissable highlights.

Meet your guide and set off to admire the magnificent St. Peter's Square outdoor and its impressive colonnade by Bernini.

Marvel at the centuries-old frescoes preserved in the Sistine Chapel and learn all about Michelangelo and the making of his masterpiece: The Last Judgement.

Includes

Group tour
Local guide
Skip-the-line tickets to Vatican Museums
Headset

Tips

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Long-sleeved shirt
FFP2 mask

Not allowed

Pets
Shorts
Luggage or large bags
Drones
Sleeveless shirts
Backpacks
Video recording

Know before you go

All visitors must pass through airport-style security

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 10 reviews

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I felt lucky to have David as my guide to tour the Basilica and the Vatican! He was so patient, organized in his thoughts and engaging throughout the tour. Some pointers that made him such a fun and empathetic person: - encouraged questions from us and explained in a way we could follow along - gave a heads-up at crucial points that allowed us to prepare ourselves for what’s next, eg. when we had to be extra alert, when we were about to see a some fine detail, when we were going to enter a confusing/crowded place etc. - his knowledge was intense and he was good at sharing that in the form of stories vs bare facts Great experience and my entire group loved this time with him!

May 27, 2022

June 4, 2022

Very good experience, thanks to the guide, Estefania. Suuuper recommendable, very professional, enthusiastic and that transmits his passion for art and history. The visit was short! A 10!

May 9, 2022

Rome: Vatican Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and Museums

Rome: Vatican Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and Museums

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