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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & st. peter Basilica Guided Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $158 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 3.9 / 5 · 41 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Up to 16 people
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Vatican Art Tour
- Meeting point
- Meet us 15 minutes before tour starts# late arrival wont get any entrance or refund# for any religious program or by the decision of authority if part of museum or sistine chapel close there are no cancellation or reduce cost#knees must be covered
Description
You will visit one of the most important museums in the world avoiding the line! You can admire also the MIchelangelo's Sixtine Chapel!!! If you want to , you can combine this tour with "Saint Peters Basilica fast pass entrance" to complete your experience at Vatican City. we will be providing a very good english speaking professional guide who will not make you feel bored and make your experience memorable
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 7 times a day, 9:30 AM–3:15 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 30
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $158
- Child (ages 6–17)
- $142
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:15 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:54 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Vatican museums: One of the largest museums in the world, also most visited one. With this Your ticket you can avoid queuing for hours to get your entry there.Full with many masterpieces, it's known as the best museum. Save your time by not queuing and make this quality visit with a tour guide who will be giving you very interesting & educational info
Sistine Chapel
Sistine chapel also known as Capela Sistina where pope election take place. Michael Angelo made this masterpiece judgment days painting surrounded all over in this chapel. In this tour you will not have any lining with thousands of visitors who wait to be inside. Also you have a guide who will explain you this painting.Avoid queues and have an informative tour
St. Peter's Basilica
THIS IS THE LAST PART OF THIS TOUR ALSO MOST INTERESTING ONE WE WILL BE USING A UNDERGROUND PASSAGE WHICH IS ONLY ALLOWED FOR AN OFFICIAL GUIDE WHO WORK FOR VATICAN THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF VISITOR TO GET IN QUEUE TO ENTER IN BASILICA SO LINE GET MASSIVE ALMOST EVERY DAY, DURING SUMMER EVEN 3 hours LONG UNDER HIT WITH OUR GUIDE YOU WILL BE GOING WITHOUT HASTLE AND BY USING PRIVILEGE SO NO WASTE OF TIME ITS NOT A TOUR WITH GUIDE IF NOT CLOSE BY AUTHORITY WE WILL PROVIDE SKIP THE LINE ENTRY TO THE BASILICA SO ALL IN ONE TOUR FOR THE VATICAN
What's included
Included
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
All Fees and Taxes
Skip The Line Services and Tickets
Licensed guide in your language
Not included
Lunch
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.9
41 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $158 is 40% above the typical $112 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,044 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & st. peter Basilica Guided Tour lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $158 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with 7 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 3:15 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–17 pay from $142, adults from $158. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet us 15 minutes before tour starts. # late arrival wont get any entrance or refund. # for any religious program or by the decision of authority if part of museum or sistine chapel close there are no cancellation or reduce cost. #knees must be covered. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 41 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Vatican Art Tour.
Reviews(41)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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