Semi-Private Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Basilica & Papal Tombs Tour

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Rome, Italy

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Overview

Skip the lines and see the incredible Sistine Chapel, the best of the Vatican’s extraordinary collections & galleries, visit St.Peter's Basilica and enter the Papal grottoes with an expert guide, in a small group for those who want to see all the Vatican has to offer on this comprehensive and exclusive experience.

The Vatican Museum boasts over 4 miles of Art, and a whopping 20,000 works on display, along with beautiful sculptures, frescoes and architecture the Vatican Museums make up an impressive collection like nowhere else on earth.

Visit the breathtaking Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture of Master Artists like Bramante, Bernini, Perugino, Botticelli, D’Antonio, Rosselli, Signorelli, Della Gatta, Ghirlandaio, Raphael and of course The Sistine Chapel decorated with magnificent frescoes by Michelangelo. Gain privileged direct entrance the heart of the Catholic faith and lose yourself in the monumental grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica and explore its many secrets.

What's Included

  • Free to explore in the Basilica and Papal tombs after the tour has finished
  • Skip The Line St. Peter's Basilica Entry (when possible)
  • Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Location Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Scavi / Necropolis
  • On Wednesday mornings St. Peter's Basilica may be closed to the public due to the Papal Audience
  • St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with no warning
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Germanico, 16, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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What To Expect

Maya Tours (Pass By)

Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up and check-in at the Maya Tours office (VIA GERMANICO, 16) at the correct time (Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked departure time) and your guide will escort you inside the Museums & provide you with your ticket.
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Vatican Museums

Explore the Vatican Museums with an Expert Guide, visit the highlights of the incredible collections comprised of a colossal 20,000 works on display, over 4 miles of Art, Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture.Belvedere Courtyard Pinecone Courtyard Pio Clementino Museum Octagonal Courtyard Sala Degli Animali Sala Delle Muse Sala Rotonda Sala A Croce Greca Gallery of the Candelabra Gallery of Tapestries Gallery of Maps
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2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Marvel at the incredible Sistine Chapel, an impressive sanctuary that boasts works of art by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo.See the world famous frescoes stretch magnificently across the ceiling with the renowned Creation of Adam as the central focus and the majestic Last Judgement upon the rear wall, offering a visual spectacle that encapsulates the divine.Sistine Chapel Frescoes Cosmati Floor Mosaic Forseen conception of Jesus Christ Pagan Sibyls / Icons Prophet depictions Creation of Adam The Last Judgement Sacrifice of Jesus Christ Greek Mythology Styx
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

Gain privileged direct entrance to the heart of the Catholic faith and lose yourself in the monumental grandeur of Saint Peter's Basilica. See the highlights of the phenomenal church with a guide and enjoy free time to explore its many secrets including getting your blessing at Saint Peter's feet and head down into the Vatican Grottoes which contain the Papal Tombs.The Pillars The Ceiling Statue Of St. Peter (Blessing at Saint Peter's Feet) Tomb Of Innocent XI St. Peter’s Throne La Porta Santa (Holy Door) Loggia Of The Blessings Or Central Balcony The Dome High Altar (St. Peter's Altar) Baldacchino Vatican Grottoes (Papal Tombs) La Pietá Tomb of John Paul II La Navicella Mosaic
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square (Pass By)

Exit the Basilica on to St. Peter's Square, a large plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, one of the largest, most beautiful squares in Europe where the Papal Audience is held.Bernini Fountain Maderno Fountain Vatican Egyptian Obelisk St. Peter's Square colonnades Columns Basilica Façade Central Balcony Statues of the Saints and first century apostles
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • The Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, with little to no warning and in this case, the tour will conclude in the Sistine Chapel. We are unable to provide refunds as the Basilica is free to enter and not included in the tour price
  • If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid student photo ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
  • Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter the Sistine Chapel.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-7356P9

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