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Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica

From € 143

  • 3 hours 3 hours
  • Private tours Private tours

An expert guide just for you on an exclusive Vatican Museums tour. Be inspired by the Sistine Chapel’s wonders and the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the masterpieces of the Sistine Chapel
  • Discover the Vatican Museums: one of the most visited museums in the world
  • Skip the long lines with priority entry and enjoy an exclusive private guide
  • Priority access and tickets to St. Peter’s Basilica included

Tour description

Meet your private tour guide and head to the entrance with priority access to skip the long lines.

Once near the Vatican, your expert art historian guide will lead you on a memorable journey through the Vatican Museums, where art, mystery, and spirituality come together. Walking through its galleries, admiring sculptures, frescoes, and tapestries, you will explore one of the largest collections of art in the world, belonging to the Roman Catholic Church. 

The tour includes highlights such as the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps with its enchanting 16th-century frescoes of Italian regions and cities, the Gallery of Candelabra with monumental marble candelabras and sculptures, and the Gallery of Tapestries, depicting biblical episodes and stories from the Gospel.

Inside the Sistine Chapel, prepare to be amazed by some of the most famous frescoes of all time. You will admire the works of great masters such as Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Cosimo Rosselli, Pietro Perugino, and, of course, the genius of Michelangelo. This architectural jewel is also the sacred setting of papal coronation ceremonies.

The visit continues to St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest and most significant church of Catholicism. Here, you will discover masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s magnificent Baldachin. Stepping outside, you will find yourself in the majestic St. Peter’s Square.

Alongside its priceless artistic and architectural treasures, the Vatican also holds intrigues, mysteries, and hidden passions, all brought to life through the fascinating anecdotes and stories shared by your exclusive guide.

Included

  • Expert private guide in the selected language
  • Skip-the-line priority entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Priority access to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Headsets (if necessary) to hear the guide's explanations during the tour

Not included

  • Climb to St. Peter’s Dome
  • Tips
  • Meals
  • Anything not specified in the "Included" section

General information

  • Private and exclusive tour
  • Instant booking confirmation
  • The tour is not available on Sundays
  • If the booking is for a school or university group, please specify it in the notes field.
  • For entry to religious sites, it is recommended to wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees
  • Large luggage is not allowed
  • E-voucher (no need to print a copy)
  • The tour time may vary depending on the availability of entrance tickets.
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible, but this must be indicated at the time of booking. In this case, the itinerary may be slightly adjusted to meet accessibility needs.
  • Strollers cannot be left in the cloakroom, but they can be carried along folded and opened when needed.

When to book

You can book up to 5 days before the tour date. Book as early as possible to ensure availability.

Meeting point

The meeting point is located just a few meters from the entrance of the Vatican Museums and will be specified in your confirmation voucher

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