Skip the Line Vatican Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
Description
Discover the treasures of the Vatican on this skip-the-line access tour. Your guide will reveal a world of secrets and intrigue as they take you around the Museums, the Raphael's Rooms and the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will take you to admire the best of the papal collections. Wander through the Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and the Courtyard of the Pinecone. See works by the most renowned artists of their times, from Raphael to Rodin. Discover one of the most important collections of Roman portrait busts, with over a thousand pieces on show in the Chiaramonte Museum. Marvel at the incomparable decoration of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo’s frescoes, some of the most famous in the world, are the largest ever painted by one man and are truly testament to his incredible talent.
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Beat the queues and enter into one of the largest art galleries in the world with your semi-private guide at your side. Discover the 2000 years of art spanned in the papal collection, and compare the majestic ancient statues of the Pio Clementino rooms with the intricate Renaissance displays in the Gallery of the Tapestries. Listen as your guide captivates you with tales of artistic genius and highlights the most fascinating details for your group.
Complete your Vatican Museums’ experience as you arrive at the most revered room: the Sistine Chapel. The papal chapel’s holy significance is displayed in its outstanding artistic beauty, home to Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling and wall frescoes. Marvel at the intricate details and vivid colour of works that include ‘The Last Judgment’ and ‘The Creation of Adam’.
Continue your tour as you enter St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access. Admire even more Renaissance masterpieces inside the beautiful church as you appreciate Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ and Bernini’s altar covering. Rub the toes of the statue of St. Peter for the chance to receive some good luck!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On Wednesdays, Easter, Christmas and other religious holidays and feasts, Saint Peter’s Basilica will be closed. In that case, a three-hour tour will be offered inside the Vatican Museums.
- Please note- the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica maintains a strict dress code year-round. All visitors must have their shoulders covered and pants/skirts must come to the knee. Please wear comfortable shoes.
- The Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica have strict security restrictions. Due to metal detectors at the entrances of most attractions, It is forbidden to bring the following: Sharp objects, aerosol, bike, bag packs etc.
- All students should have their student identity card in order to get the discount for the admission fee
- Pets are not allowed
- St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel close without notice on rare occasions; if this happens, your guide will take you to tour the Vatican Museums and/or the Sistine Chapel/St Peter's Basilica/Raphael Rooms instead
- Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.
Reviews(49)
Regrettable activity. One hour passed between the time we agreed upon and the start of the visit. Joaquina, the guide, had a rehearsed and superficial speech, with no option to ask questions. We booked the Vatican Museums visit (we visited three courtyards, three galleries, two rooms, and the Sistine Chapel) and the cathedral, but in the latter, the tour is not guided, only some basic explanations at the door. Too much time wasted, explanations that do not contribute, and a feeling of having seen nothing.
A very beautiful experience with Veronica, who was kind, funny, and warm. I highly recommend!
Excellent tour. Leticia was an amazing guide!
The guide was too difficult to understand. Talked too fast, didn’t engage with us at all. Made the tour of the museum too long. Saint Peter’s church was amazing. Glad we were able to enjoy it on our own
Excellent guide, he spent a lot of time prepping us for what we were goung to see. I appreciated that. It isn't a quick tour and there aren't opportunities to sit down, so be prepared. You spend 15 minutes in the Sistine chapel which was magical and this time of year there weren't any crowds in St Peter's.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour and appreciated the guide’s thorough preparation. We’re glad the Sistine Chapel was magical and that St. Peter’s was less crowded. Your tips about the tour pace are very helpful for future visitors!
Our tour guide really knew what he was talking about. The office was easy to find and I was worried it would feel rushed but it was paced perfectly for us. There was so much to see and it was so interesting. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Rome.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Vatican Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. It’s great to hear that the pacing was perfect and that your guide’s knowledge made the experience so interesting. We’re delighted it was a highlight of your trip to Vatican!
It was a good tour, very busy for the off season. She was great with the expressing of the ideas and history. Did not have to wait in any lines.
We would like to commend our tour guide Ms. Maria for sharing her knowledge while doing the Vatican tour. An impressive well-preserved historical must see place.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had a memorable experience during your Vatican tour, and we greatly appreciate your kind words about Ms. Maria. It is wonderful to know that her knowledge and expertise helped make your visit to this historically significant and well-preserved site even more meaningful. The Vatican is truly a remarkable place, and we’re pleased that Ms. Maria was able to bring its rich history to life for you. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to her. Thank you once again for your thoughtful review. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another tour in the future.
Trip guided by Irene. She was very good at moving us through a busy space filled with people & set a brisk pace for the 2.5hrs seeing the museum, sistine chapel & basilica, although to be fair we’re in our 60’s & kept up. We had Vatican provided head sets that worked well. Would recommend this trip.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that Irene provided you with an excellent guided tour through the Vatican. It’s wonderful to know that her ability to navigate the busy spaces and maintain a brisk pace contributed to your enjoyable visit. We are also pleased that the headsets enhanced your experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the magnificent sights of the museum, Sistine Chapel, and Basilica. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future.
Great tour with Antonio (the one who speaks Japanese). Antonio was full of enthusiasm a d knowledge as he guided us through the highlights of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel.
Dear Client, We appreciate your feedback to our guide, Antonio! We are pleased that you were satisfied with our service. We hope to see you next time too.
