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Guided Tour of Vatican Gardens, Museums, and Sistine Chapel

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While wandering the Vatican Gardens, take in the breathtaking views of the Sistine Chapel!

Highlights

  • Explore the beautiful Vatican Gardens, the collections of the Vatican Museums, and the magical Sistine Chapel.

  • Explore the Vatican Gardens on foot with your expert guide.

  • Enjoy a guided tour inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

  • Admire Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, which forever changed the course of art.

  • Choose from English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish-speaking local expert guides.

Inclusions

  • Reserved entry to Vatican Gardens, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

  • Walking tour of Vatican Gardens

  • Guided tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

  • English, German, Spanish, French, or Italian-speaking guide

  • Headsets

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Marie-Claire Gravel

Marie-claire

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Well organised, the guide was very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!
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Karla

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History, Heritage, and More

Enjoy an exclusive visit to Vatican City on a guided tour with a professional guide. Discover the beautiful Vatican Gardens, the collections of the Vatican Museums, and the enchanting Sistine Chapel.

Start your journey with a walking tour into the Vatican Gardens, look at the Pope Emerito House, the Vatican Radio Station, the Academy of Science, the Pope’s former Summer Residence, a piece of the original Berlin Wall, and the “Fontana dell’Aquilone.”

Witness the St. Peter’s Basilica from behind and admire the Cupola from a unique perspective. Visit the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and Candelabras, and the Chapel of Pio V. Next, enter the Sistine Chapel and marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes that changed the course of art forever.

Important Information

  • Photography is allowed, only without flash. Taking videos and photos for commercial purposes, or live broadcasting of a show is strictly prohibited.

  • Luggage and/or large bags are not allowed inside the venue. You may drop off your bags with the free cloakroom service.

  • Pets and other small animals are not allowed in the venue with the exception of guide dogs for differently-abled people.

  • Tip: Choose an early time slot to avoid the crowds.

  • Tip: Ask for a map of the Vatican Museums at the ticket office. This is free of charge.

  • The use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the Sistine Chapel.

  • Please note the chosen time must be respected and latecomers would not be accommodated.

Dress Code

  • Please be dressed appropriately. Sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats are not permitted.

  • Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.

  • Comfortable shoes are recommended.

  • It is recommended to cover tattoos and any other similarly visible distinctive personal signs.

Accessibility

  • For visitors with mobility impairment, the Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire from the lobby.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

  • The meeting point is Viale Vaticano, 97, 00192 Roma RM, Italy.

  • Address: Viale Vaticano, 97, 00192 Roma RM, Italy.

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Getting There

By Bus

  • Take Bus 49 to the stop V.Le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani, a 2-minute walk from the meeting point.

  • Take Buses 490,492, 495, and more to the stop Emo, a 5-minute walk from the meeting point.

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