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Vatican & Sistine Chapel Priority Entry, St Peter's Optional

4.8(662 reviews)Rome, ItalyOperated by Tourismotion
  • Duration3 hours
  • GroupShared · max 20
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Enjoy one of the biggest and most visited museums in the world: the Vatican Museums in Rome. Take this 3-hour guided tour to immerse yourself in the best works of art. After heading right inside with your included tickets, follow your guide through the collections of priceless treasures, from Michelangelo's legendary Sistine Chapel to the intricate tapestries crafted by Raphael's apprentices

What to expect

3 hours2 stopsShared tourMax 20 travellers
  1. Vatican Museums

    Viale Vaticano, Rome, 00165, Italy

    2 hours 50 minAdmission included

    Meet your local guide to enter the museums. Wander the vast corridors and galleries of one of the most important museums in the world. Go to the spectacular Cortile del Belvedere (Belvedere Courtyard) and see historic maps of ancient cartographers in the Gallery of Maps. Admire the beautiful tapestries by some of Raphael’s students in the Gallery of Tapestries. Then, gaze in awe at Michelangelo’s miraculous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.

  2. Sistine Chapel

    Vatican City, 00120, Italy

    10 minutesAdmission included

    Marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes, including the iconic "Creation of Adam" on the chapel's ceiling and the awe-inspiring "Last Judgment" on the altar wall. Explore this masterpiece of Renaissance art, a sacred space where popes are elected, and immerse yourself in its rich history

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

In front of the cinema 'Giulio Cesare'. There will be our staff with the "Tourismotion" Flag

End

If you select the option including the St. Peter's Basilica ticket, your guide will take you to the internal entrance, allowing you to explore the heart of Christianity independently

If you select the option without the Basilica ticket, your tour will end in the unique Sistine Chapel, where you will admire Michelangelo's marvelous frescoes

Redemption

Attraction start point

Please note: if you have selected the "Vatican Museums Only" option, St. Peter's Basilica tickets are not included and cannot be added on site. Please wait for your guide outside. Entry is reserved exclusively for cinema customers Please, make sure to arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. If you're late, you won't be able to catch up with the group, and you won't be eligible for a refund. We kindly remind you that you have booked a guided tour which includes group tickets, not individual ones. Should you fail to arrive at the meeting point on time, the agency will be unable to provide the tickets, as these are strictly designated for group use at scheduled times In the event of extraordinary closures or restrictions imposed by the Museums, no refund will be provided. The tour's itinerary may change, but it will have the same duration The starting time may be adjusted by up to 30 minutes before or after the selected time, depending on the monument's operational requirements. Any updates will be communicated by email and other available communication channels. The number to contact us is +39 06 92926678, contact us via whatsapp for emergencies.

What's included

Included

  • Expert tour guide
  • Headphones in the Vatican Museums
  • Priority entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • St. Peter's Basilica Entrance (if option chosen)
  • Access to the Sistine Chapel

Not included

  • Tips
  • Pick up and mobility
  • St Peter Entrance (if you select the option without Basilica)

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobile impairments

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–6), Child (7–17), Adult (18–99)

Additional information

  • In the event of extraordinary closures or restrictions imposed by the Museums, no refund will be provided. The tour's itinerary may change, but it will have the same duration
  • People with a disability of more than 67% can obtain a refund of the museum entrance fee. To do so, you must inform the provider and attach the disability certificate at least 72 hours before the start of the tour. Failure to give prior notice will result in the loss of the right to reimbursement of the ticket.

Languages

Guide
English, French, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
90652P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • Date of birth
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

4.8/ 5662 reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (48) and Tripadvisor (614).

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