Vatican City Private Tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and Vatican Basilica
Overview
Enjoy a private tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica with this skip-the-line guided tour to enjoy the best of the Vatican. The Vatican Museums offer a unique collection of art masterpieces. The itinerary is focused on the most important areas of the museum. Finally, arrive at the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's masterpiece on the ceiling and in the extraordinary depiction of the Last Judgement. The Basilica of St. Peter, the biggest church in the world, will be the last stop on your visit. Today, the church is a treasure trove of precious works of art, such as the Pietà by Michelangelo and the Baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
What's Included
- If St. Peter's Basilica is closed, Rafael Rooms will be visited instead
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour
- St. Peter's Basilica Tour
- Skip the Line Tickets
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- Tour operating after 3:00 PM will not visit St. Peter's Basilica
- St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closure
Meeting Location
Viale Vaticano
100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Vatican Museums
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please cover between your shoulders and knees to be allowed inside the Vatican
- Please note that St. Peter's Basilica can be closed last minute for private services
- After the Guided tour you can stay more time inside St. Peter's Basilica
- Pets and service dogs are not allowed
- Tours starting from 3:30 pm will not be allowed to visit St. Peter's Basilica but Raphael Rooms instead
- This tour does not include climbing the Dome
- For information or assistance to reach the meeting point please contact us directly on our phone number
- We Highly recommend to avoid street vendors around the Vatican Area as they may give you incorrect information
- Please don't go directly to The Vatican Museums Entrance without our Guide
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Operated by a business
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