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

Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Rome, Italy
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Overview
Duration
3h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
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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Important info

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

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

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
Provider
TOWNS OF ITALY
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.