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Vatican Museums & Basilica of St. Peter

About this experience

Half day tour to the Vatican Museums, one of the largest museum complexes in the world. You can admire the most important private art collection in the world, once destined exclusively for the Pope.
Discovering Raphael's Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, the holy chapel where the Pope is elected and the conclave meets; to then admire Michelangelo's amazing frescoes.

Attention :
In case of standard tour booking, with single participant, the tour confirmation will be sent four days before.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr–5 hr

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Standard Tour
Pickup included
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Private Tour
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Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr–5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr–5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

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Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Professional guide
  • Sistine Chapel ticket
  • Pick-up and Drop-off at hotel
  • Vatican Museums ticket
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or car (depending on the number of passengers)

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Half day tour to the Vatican Museums, one of the world's largest museum complexes, approximately 2,000 rooms that stretch for nearly 9 miles (15 km) inside the Vatican City, Skip the line with your small group of no more than 12 people. Stroll through the corridors to view the world' largest private art collection, once intended exclusively for the Pope. Through the Raphael's Rooms, four interconnecting chambers adorned with paintings realized by Raphael and his pupils, you will reach the beautiful breathtaking Sistine Chapel, the holy chapel where the Pope is elected and where the conclave is organized, a very special occasion to walk through this sacred Vatican site to admire Michelangelo's astounding frescoes.

Then the visit continue inside the marvelous St Peter's Basilica, the largest church with a capacity up to 60,000 people, 25.000 square meters, 800 columns, 400 statues, 136 mosaics, 11 domes, 44 altars, full of masterpieces, wonderful architectures and sculptures, including the famous "Pietà", realized by Michelangelo when he was only a teenager. If St. Peter's Basilica is being used for a religious ceremony or function and entrance is prohibited, the tour will continue outside). The entrance to the Basilica and Vatican Museums requires appropriale clothing: shorts, miniskirt and uncovered shoulders are not allowed.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The vehicle will arrive in front of the hotel, and customers will be called to be informed.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • The Italian Dreams Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr–5 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
The vehicle will arrive in front of the hotel, and customers will be called to be informed.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 9+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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