Vatican Tour Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $176 / person
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Meeting point
- Your tour guide will wait for you in front the "Lolita" clothing store, holding a white flag that says "Numa".
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
Experience the Vatican Museums in an unparalleled manner with an exclusive guided tour in a group up to 20 people. By skipping all the queues, delve into the vast art collection of the Vatican Museums, rich with treasures of art, culture, and history. Admire iconic masterpieces including the Sistine Chapel ceiling, Raphael's Rooms, Michelangelo's Last Judgment, and the renowned 'La Pieta'. The tour will end with a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica (excluding Wednesdays and certain holidays when the Basilica may be closed), offering the chance to admire Michelangelo's 'Pietà' and Bernini's Baldachin.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Experience the Vatican Museums in an unparalleled manner with an exclusive semi-private guided tour. By skipping all the queues, delve into the vast art collection of the Vatican Museums, rich with treasures of art, culture, and history. Admire iconic masterpieces including the Sistine Chapel ceiling, Raphael's Rooms, Michelangelo's Last Judgment, and the renowned 'La Pieta'.
Admire the iconic masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel ceiling, Michelangelo's Last Judgment.
Enjoy a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica (excluding Wednesdays and certain holidays when the Basilica may be closed), and admire Michelangelo's 'Pietà' and Bernini's Baldachin.
Highlights
Access and guided tour of the St. Peter's Basilica
Headsets to hear your tour guide clearly
Live tour Guide
Access granted to the Vatican Museums without waiting in the regular queue
Access granted to the Sistine Chapel
What's included
Included
Access and guided tour of the St. Peter's Basilica
Headsets to hear your tour guide clearly
Live tour Guide
Access granted to the Vatican Museums without waiting in the regular queue
Access granted to the Sistine Chapel
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Instant confirmation
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- We advise you to arrive on time. This allows us to guarantee a quality tour. By arriving on time, you will make the most of your time on the tour, respecting all the participants and with no risk of missing the tour.
- No large umbrellas, large backpacks or sharp objects are allowed.
- The group tour itinerary is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties or small children in strollers.
- By booking this tour, you will avoid the long queues to enter the Vatican Museums.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Vatican Tour Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica take?
Vatican Tour Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Vatican Tour Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica cost?
Prices start at $176 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Vatican Tour Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Your tour guide will wait for you in front the "Lolita" clothing store, holding a white flag that says "Numa".. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Vatican Tour Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
The group tour itinerary is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties or small children in strollers.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
The group tour itinerary is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties or small children in strollers.
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