Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
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Overview
Spend more time inside with no-wait access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica through an official Vatican partner entrance. On this comprehensive guided tour, you'll experience the best of the Vatican in just three hours, including the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and more. Navigate the vast complex of artwork and history with an expert, who will bring this ancient collection to life. Choose from several departure times and languages.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (8) Options Available
Option(s)
St. Peter's Basilica Tour Only
St. Peter's Basilica Express: Experience the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica on this express guided tour with reserved entranceDuration: 1 hour 15 minutesNot included: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel access is not included in this optionStarting point:Piazza della Città Leonina, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Starting from
$37.18
Option(s)
Vatican Group - English
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica tour with English-speaking guide & small group of 20 people or less.Starting point:Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Starting from
$85.98
Option(s)
Vatican Express Group Tour
Express Group Tour: 2-hour tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel in a group of 20 people. Access to St Peter's Basilica is NOT includedStarting point:Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Starting from
$97.60
Option(s)
Vatican Express Small Group
Express Small Group Tour: 2-hour Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour [15 people max]. St Peter's Basilica is NOT included.Starting point:Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Starting from
$103.41
Option(s)
Vatican Private - English
Tailor your Vatican experience to perfectly suit your needs on this private tour, with an expert, English-speaking guideStarting point:Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Starting from
$116.19
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide
- Guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica (except: Wednesday morning & if Express option selected)
- Reserved Priority Access to the Vatican Museums (except St Peter's Tour Only option)
- Group of 20 people or less (except St Peter's Tour Only option, 25)
- Access to the Sistine Chapel (except St Peter's Tour Only option)
- Leaflet for the visits of Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica (except St Peter's Tour Only option)
What's not Included
- Gratuities
- If you book “St. Peter's Basilica Tour Only,” access to the Vatican & Sistine Chapel is NOT included
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
- At times, despite our priority access tickets, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues
- St Peter’s Basilica & Sistine Chapel are subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
- On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
- St Peter's Basilica is not accessible on the express tours options
- Please be advised that access to St. Peter's Basilica will not be guaranteed unless the names of all participants in the booking are provided in advance. This requirement is essential for security and the Venue organizational purposes. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable visit.
- Please note that if you choose the “St. Peter's Basilica Tour Only” option, access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel will not be included.
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