Vatican's museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica guided tour
Attractions & guided tours

Vatican's museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica guided tour

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 16 reviews
from
£50.00
Free cancellation
language
Language: English
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Save time and see more with skip-the-line access
  • See beyond the art with an experienced art historian as your guide
  • Come face-to-face with a variety of works and appreciate them with your own eyes
What to expect

Take a trip into the Capital of the Catholic World and discover the history, the mystery, and the masterpieces of this little powerful town-state set in the center of Rome.

Being the burial place of St Peter of Rome, the Vatican has always been considered a holy city with its astonishing gallery of statues, maps, tapestries, and the Raphael's rooms. During your visit to the Vatican Museums, you will have the opportunity to learn about the great artists who helped embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world. Prepare yourselves for a Stendhal syndrome effect as you enter the Sistine chapel and lift your head up to the most-famous and most-admired ceiling in the world. Immerse yourselves into the “Last judgment”, the seemingly never-ending fresco magnificently adorned by Michelangelo’s life-like, potent figures of Adam, God and Saints, and try to spot the artist’s self-portrait on the torso of Saint Peter!

Such a journey can be accomplished only after another special final visit: the inside of St. Peter’s basilica: admire the incredible mosaics, Michelangelo’s Pietà, and Bernini’s Baldachin in all of their glory.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided tour
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Skip-the-line tickets
  • check Tour guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Vatican Museums, Vatican City

Meeting point:
Meet your tour leader in Viale Vaticano 100, on top of the stairs next to Caffè Vaticano. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starting time.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • guests with wheelchairs or impaired mobility

Know in advance:

  • dress code required: no shorts or sleeveless tops, knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women; you may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • due to exceptional religious events, St. Peter's Basilica may be closed without prior notice
  • entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets; for this reason, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access
  • the itinerary inside the Vatican Museums may vary slightly depending on restrictions decided by the museum's board

Remember to bring:

  • a valid photo ID for the security check
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Provider
Florence Town
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 16 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Safety

4.7/5

Service

4.7/5

Staff

4.7/5

Value for money

4.8/5

  • Cesar

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Such a beautiful experience at Vatican city

  • Christoph

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Der Guide traf am Meeting Point relativ spät ein, was etwas Unruhe aufbrachte, ob die Tour überhaupt stattfindet.

  • Mc

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Meeting Point was duidelijk maar te druk om te staan wachten, zeker als de zon schijnt. Susanna was een zeer hulpvaardige en zeer bekwame gids!

  • Diana

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Was geweldig maar wat was het druk. Was blij dat ik een kaartje van te voren had gekocht

  • Emma

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Vi fick inte se Peterskyrkan, vilket var en besvikelse. Det framgick dock tydligt att det kunde vara inskränkningar i den möjligheten, så ingen kritik ...

  • Claire L

    From United States of America - April 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    It wasn't clear who our guide was as the company name on the card he was holding didn't match what was on our booking. Our guide, Melissa was amazing. ...

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