About this experience
A complete skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel is the perfect way to experience Vatican City, the smallest country in the world and one of its richest in artistic and cultural treasures.
Discover one of the world's most remarkable art collections as you explore the Vatican Museums with an expert guide, who will reveal the fascinating stories, masterpieces, and hidden secrets behind these extraordinary galleries. End your visit in the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where you can admire Michelangelo's world-famous frescoes.
Enjoy priority access with your included skip-the-line ticket, allowing you to make the most of your time without the long queues.
Choose the 3-hour option with St. Peter's Basilica included to extend your experience and spend an additional hour exploring the largest church in the world with your expert guide. Discover its stunning architecture, Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's magnificent Baldachin, and centuries of history and faith.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr–3 hr
What is included
- the option "3 HOURS WITH BASILICA INCLUDED" adds a guided tour to the St. Peter's Basilica
- guided service
- headsets
- licensed guide speaking your language
Not included
- Meals
- Private transportation
Itinerary and highlights
Appreciate the largest papal collection in the world. The "courtyard of the pine cone" and the "belvedere", the "octagonal courtyard", gallery of maps, gallery of candelabra and much more .
Let yourself be surprised and surprised by the frescoes of the most important Italian artists of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo's "Last Judgment".
INCLUDED ONLY WITH THE ENGLISH TOUR OPTION 3 HOURS BASILICA INCLUDED
Saint Peter’s Grave
Bernini’s Canopy
Michelangelo’s Pietà
John Paul II’s grave
The monument to Pope Alexander VII
The statue of Saint Peter
Meeting and pickup information
- Go in via Mocenigo 2.Enter inside the office and show your reservation to the staff you find at the desk
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- onceuponatimetours
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It’s required to show an id document for children at the entrance
- Dress code requires to cover knees and shoulders
- It is confirmed the prohibition of bringing bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley.
- We are not responsible for temporary closure of St. Peter’s Basilica. Remind that Vatican city is another State and the pope can take decisions without any previous information
- In case of an unexpected closure of St. Peter’s Basilica, the tour will keep the same duration and basilica will be substituted with Rafaello's rooms.
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- St. Peter's Basilica
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