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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Tour

4.5 / 5
44 reviews
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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
Depart from Rome
Duration: 2.5 hour(s)
08:00-10:30, 10:00-12:30, 12:30-15:00
Guide language
English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
Meet-up or pick-up
Multiple group sizes
Private group (1-10), Small group (1-12), Large group (1-20)

Itinerary

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Day 1

Pick-up or meet-up3 sessions

Breakfast • Italian

Breakfast on the Terrace

1 hr(s) • Optional: Choose to include it if you like

1

Vatican Museums & more

2 hr(s) 30 min(s) • Guided

Vatican Museums
Pio-Clementine Museum
Gallery of Tapestries
Gallery of Maps
Raphael's Rooms
Sistine Chapel
2

St. Peter's Basilica

Self-guided • Tickets required (Included or pay on-site)

To drop-off points3 sessions

Know before you go

What's included

  • Live tour guide: English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
  • Meals: Breakfast
    Optional: Choose to include it if you like
  • Admission: St. Peter's Basilica
    Optional: Choose to include it if you like
  • Headsets for clear communication throughout the tour
  • Transport

Before you book

Additional information

Other Reminders

  • All visitors are required to pass through security screening
  • Photography is not permitted inside the Sistine Chapel
  • Mandatory dress code in holy places: knees and shoulders must be covered, otherwise, access will not be granted
  • [For private tour only]: The available guide languages are Chinese, Croatian, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, and Spanish

What to bring

  • Valid ID / Passport (with 6 months validity)

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)

How to use

Voucher type

  • Present your mobile voucher

Opening hours

  • Due to occasional religious events, St. Peter's Basilica may remain closed without prior notice
  • Please note that on Wednesday mornings, St. Peter's Basilica access is not included due to the Pope's public audience

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • This activity has no age limit
  • Free for children aged 0-5
  • Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Fantastic
44 reviews
Guide
4.6
Itinerary
4.5
Quality of transfer
4.5
Value for money
4.5
Everything went well on this tour. I just feel like the itinerary was fast-paced, but I would still say it’s worth it. We had ample time to see the highlights of the trip. After the tour, you have the opportunity to spend your time in St Peter’s Basilica and explore the vast surroundings including the Pieta and souvenir shop.
Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable about different pieces of historical pieces. It helped us understand how the history lines up in a chronological order. The tour is a bit rushed in my opinion, as I am someone who likes to take my time enjoying the art, but it is worth it to join this inclusive tour.
Very well organized, knowledge-able, friendly, and much easier to visit Vatican Museum, St. Peter Basilica, Sistine Chapel without feeling lost or overwhelmed. Overall, It was a very enjoyable and valuable experience for us.
Had a wonderful tour! Our guide studied archeology so you could see her light up when explaining the history and little stories related to the displays inside and outside the museum. She was also very attentive, making sure everyone stayed together and felt safe throughout the walk. A great balance of informative and enjoyable. Was happy with the smaller group size as well.
I had a really cool experience. The meet up point was easy to find. I find the guide not very knowledgeable and forgot a lot of details. He mentioned “i forgot” several times during the tour. I don’t remember many things he said but it’s quite a pleasant experience.
Educational and our tour guide was able to explain everything. Thankful we chose the morning time and this tour because the line outside after we finished the tour was so long.
I booked the semi-private guided tour and it was conducted by City Lights Tours. It was a memorable and intimate exp as there were only 4 of us. We had some flexibility with pacing, though there’s still a schedule to keep up with. If you’re running late, the agency will WhatsApp you, which was really helpful since their jacket with company name isn’t obv. It was raining when we arrived, so the text was the only reason we managed to find them. The meeting pt was at a random café near the Vatican so it can feel a little odd and unclear whether you’re in the right spot. When we arrived at 8am, the queues were already chaotic. Thankfully, our guide had a special standalone entrance and to go into St. Peter’s Basilica, so we bypassed the chaos! Inside, seeing the grounds relatively empty was special. And cos many displays have no explanations, having a guide makes a difference. Otherwise, it can feel like you’re just walking through someone’s private collection without context.
The tour guide provided a very detailed introduction, although the overall time was a bit rushed. After all, you can't see all of these architectural designs in two hours, but the tour guide did their best to introduce and condense the highlights.

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Operated byCity Lights Tours SRL
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More about Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Tour

Meet your guide and join either a group of up to 20 guests, a semi-private group of 12, or enjoy a private tour with your family and friends! Skip the long queues with fast-track entry to the Vatican Museums and discover some of the world's most celebrated artworks. Explore the impressive Museo Pio Clementino, stroll through the elegant Gallery of Candelabra, and admire the intricate works in the Gallery of Tapestries. Continue to the Gallery of Maps to view remarkable 16th-century cartography, then visit the Raphael Rooms to experience the artist's extraordinary masterpieces. Conclude your journey in the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes captivate visitors. When available, your guide will accompany you to the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica for further exploration

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