Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica
Description
Our Complete Vatican Tour gives you the best of the museum's collections and an in-depth understanding of the art, architecture, and history contained within the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. The specially curated itinerary ensures that you see the most famous attractions as well as lesser-known gems in just over 3 hours. With skip-the-line tickets to both the Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica there is no quicker or more accessible way to see the best of the Vatican. Prefer a laid-back afternoon experience? Book the Vatican Express Tour with Sistine Chapel for a relaxed visit after the crowds have left for the day (St. Peter's Basilica not included).
Tour Options
Itinerary
Enjoy our specially designed route showing you all the famous works along with our favorite lesser-known sights.
Entering the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard, you'll pass a large bronze statue symbolizing the emergence of the new world from the old designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro.
Your stops include the Belvedere Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries and amazing views of St Peter's Basilica all in one incredibly planned itinerary.
Visit the Raphael Rooms, widely considered to be among the most beautifully-frescoed interiors on earth.
Guided tour & Photo Stop
Step inside the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes. Your guide can’t speak inside, but before they take you in they’ll tell you what to look for and give you the surprisingly acrimonious story behind the famous room. Soak up the little details like Michelangelo’s self-portrait and hidden insults in the Last Judgement.
Skip-the-line into St. Peter's using a special, group-only door. Listen to your guide explain the story behind the church's 120-year construction and learn about the precious art and treasures inside. Please Note: Access to the Basilica is not included in the Vatican Express option.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesday mornings. It is subject to other closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days we will instead explore more of the Vatican Museums' galleries.
- All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
- The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
- Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
Reviews(442)
Enzo was very knowledgeable and engaging as a guide. We had two eleven year olds with us who insisted we give him 5 stars as we all really enjoyed the tour. Even with 100 degree weather and the crowds, it was still worth it.
Vincenzo gave a very energetic and thorough tour. We enjoyed every minute
It was a very interesting tour. Ilaria was very knowledgeable and informative. She was interested in what her group wanted to see and know. Would recommend highly.
Enzo was a fantastic tour guide, patient and very well informed
Great tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable.
Tour guide was amazing his name was Enzo. Very informative and made it a very fun experience!
Such a great time. She went over everything and the tour was a perfect length. Covered all the essentials.
Poor communication with company and missed the tour and didn't get a refund. Can't contact anyone to help you.
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. So much to see, but with some guidance we got to focus on the most relevant artifacts.
Lisa was informative and kept us as cool as possible. loved the experience. More about the art and architecture than my last visit Enjoyed very much
