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Guided Tour Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's

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Skip the lines and explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica with a certified, Vatican State–licensed guide. In a small group of max 20 people, you’ll discover the must-see highlights of one of the world’s greatest art collections—ancient sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces and the stories behind them—ending under Michelangelo’s extraordinary frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will then lead you to St. Peter’s Basilica to continue the guided visit and reveal the key artworks and history of this iconic church. Please note: the internal passage from the Sistine Chapel to the Basilica is usually open, but its access is at the Vatican’s discretion and may close without notice due to ceremonies or security. Enjoy a stress-free experience designed to maximize your time and minimize waiting, with explanations and plenty of moments to admire details and take photos. Spaces are limited—book now to secure your preferred date and join a memorable Vatican visit.

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  • Radio Headphone Sets
  • Cold beverages provided at the meeting point
  • Restroom facilities available at the meeting point
  • Snacks Food
  • Tips
  • Access to the St. Peter’s Basilica Dome
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Piazza Pio XII
5, 00193 Roma RM, Vatican City

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Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

At the end of the visit, guests will meet in St. Peter's Square

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Cortile della Pigna

The Courtyard of the Pine Cone in the Vatican Museums. If you have never been to the Vatican Museums, consider not only the Sistine Chapel but also other spaces, such as the Courtyard of the Pine Cone. It is one of the first stops you will make on your visit, a large open space of 300 square metres adjacent to the corridors and halls of the museum. If the weather is fine, enjoy the whole extent of the courtyard at leisure and pay attention to the various works of art here.
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Museo Pio Clementino

Commissioned by Popes Clement XIV (1769-1774) and Pius VI (1775-1799), this museum was intended to house Greek and Roman masterpieces from the Vatican. In the centre of the museum is the octagonal courtyard with the most famous statues: the Apollo of the Belvedere, a 2nd century A.D. Roman copy of the Greek bronze original, located in the Agora in Athens, the famous Laocoon group, a 1st century A.D. Roman copy, Perseus with the head of Medusa, by Canova (early 19th century), the Hermes Pius-Clementine, a copy of a 4th century B.C. Greek statue.
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Gallery of Maps

One of the most beautiful and impressive parts of the Vatican Museums is certainly the long corridor, 120 metres long and six metres wide, leading to the Sistine Chapel adorned with maps.The Gallery of Maps, commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII, was created between 1580 and 1585. The frescoes were painted by Italian and Flemish artists under the direction of Ignazio Danti, mathematician, astronomer and cosmographer.The walls of the gallery are covered with forty maps of the various Italian regions, with maps of the main cities. On the ceiling adjacent to each region are representations of the main religious events that took place there.
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Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is located inside the Vatican Museums in Rome and is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world every year. The Sistine Chapel is decorated by Michelangelo's splendid frescoes. His splendid works cover the vault and the back wall (with the Last Judgement) above the altar. Inside the Chapel, the conclave, baptism and other official ceremonies of the Pope are held.
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St. Peter's Basilica

From the Sistine Chapel there is direct access to St Peter's Basilica where visitors will then have free time to visit on their own
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Tour Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • Radio Headphone Sets.
  • Cold beverages provided at the meeting point.
  • Restroom facilities available at the meeting point.
  • Direct access to St Peter's Basilica from the Sistine Chapel.
  • Skip the Line Entrance.
  • Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point.
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  • Access to the St. Peter’s Basilica Dome.
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  • Cold beverages provided at the meeting point
  • Restroom facilities available at the meeting point
  • Direct access to St Peter's Basilica from the Sistine Chapel
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  • Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
  • SnacksFood
  • Tips
  • Access to the St. Peter’s Basilica Dome

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