Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Optional Basilica
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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Optional Basilica
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 150–180 minutes
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Bathroom access
- Recharging station for your mobile devices
- Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
- Guide
- Headsets
- Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums
- St. Peter's Basilica (if option selected)
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
What's not included- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
- Start:
- Via Germanico, 8, 00192 Roma RM, ItalyMeet at Via Germanico, 8, 00192 Roma, RM, Italy
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 242498P36- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- All visitors must go through a security checkpoint similar to that of an airport. During peak season, security lines can take up to 30 minutes to clear.
- To visit the Vatican's attractions, visitors must adhere to a rigorous dress code that requires shoulders and knees to be covered at all times. If you do not comply, you may be denied access.
- The Raphael Rooms are only open for the English tour at 8:30 a.m.
- St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Easter Sunday and other religious holidays, as well as on December 25 and 31, and every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The tour will be provided in different parts of the Vatican Museums during these times.
- Please note that skip-the-line entrance is included only for the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. For St. Peter's Basilica, you might be asked to wait in a line
- Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider
- No refund will be issued for latecomers
- The Vatican can get very crowded all year round. April to June and September to October are high-season months
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 242498P36
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- Via Germanico, 8, 00192 Roma RM, ItalyMeet at Via Germanico, 8, 00192 Roma, RM, Italy
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Robert K
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Sep 2024 • Family
Our guide did an outstanding job throughout the tour. He skillfully guided us through the crowds and provided detailed explanations of everything we saw. Each area was incredibly beautiful. We especially admired the hallways the Pope used, adorned with fascinating artwork on the walls. St. Peter’s Basilica was truly magnificent, and seeing Bernini’s canopy in person was an unforgettable experience. Although the tour was quite long, our guide kept everyone engaged and interested the entire time.
Written December 9, 2024
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alex j
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Dec 2024 • Couples
This tour surpassed all expectations! The guide's expertise brought the rich history of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel to life. Witnessing Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes up close was unforgettable, and the seamless access to the Basilica was a bonus. A must-do for art and history lovers!
Written January 12, 2025
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