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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour with St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climb

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Discover the wonders of Italy’s classical and renaissance periods on this exciting VIP Vatican City tour and he Basilica of St. Peter!

Highlights

  • Begin your tour by climbing up to the terrace of St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy unmatched panoramic views of Rome from Michelangelo's Cupola.

  • Discover the wonders of the Renaissance with a skip-the-line VIP Vatican tour, where you'll be guided by expert English-speaking guide.

  • Explore the charm of the Basilica and see Michelangelo's famous sculpture, the Pieta. Admire Renaissance masterpieces by Bernini and Michelangelo at the Papal Sarcophagi.

  • Experience the enchanting Sistine Chapel and admire cherished murals, including the painted ceiling and Michelangelo's The Last Judgement.

  • Fun Fact: The Vatican Museums house a series of rooms known as the Raphael Rooms or Stanze di Raffaello. These rooms are adorned with stunning frescoes painted by the renowned Italian artist Raphael and his workshop.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line VIP access to Vatican Museums

  • Admission to the Sistine Chapel

  • Admission to the St. Peter’s Basilica

  • Expert English-speaking guide

  • Dome climb and visit to the Papal Sarcophagi

  • Headsets (for groups of six or more)

  • Reservation fees

Exclusions

  • Transportation

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks

  • Visit to the Necropolis / St. Peter’s Tomb / Scavi

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Spain and over 59 countries have loved this experience
Jontomas macias

Jontomas

5/5

Mar, 2024

Francesco was amazing kiata was interesting and was not hard to follow I enjoyed the history shared along the tour and am thankful for them understand me runnjng behind and even made a point to find me so I could catch up on the tour.
Laura Zerbock

Laura

5/5

Mar, 2024

what we loved most. was the guide ! we have been to the vatican several times already. Katy was wonderful ! we loved her. she made the tour a memory to cherish
Benjamin  Scrivens

Benjamin

5/5

Mar, 2024

I have to say, our tour guide, Raffa, made the experience so much better than it would have been without her. There is so much to see in the Vatican that you'd need days or weeks to see it all properly. Raffa pointed out the more interesting aspects and important information. She was also very engaging
Stefanie James

Stefanie

5/5

Mar, 2024

Easy to find the place and guide was there waiting for us! She was fantastic...energetic, easy to understand, knowledgeable, friendly, etc. The timing of the tour was perfect too, no lines and we got to see everything without being rushed. It was nice not being ushered out, so we could still come back into St Peters to walk around and see more, and just take it all in.
Mary Louise Watkins

Mary

5/5

Mar, 2024

We had an amazing time on this tour of the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica. Our guide Nadia was very passionate and knowledgeable about the history and the art, her enthusiasm made the tour really engaging and we genuinely enjoyed spending the day with her she was fantastic. The places were incredible such amazing artwork and beautiful buildings, definitely our highlight of Rome. Overall I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you get Nadia as she is really great and I could have spent the whole weekend with her learning all about Rome!

Explore St Peter’s Basilica

Join your guide at St. Peter’s Square and begin the ascent to the St Peter’s Basilica’s terrace. The architecture of the Basilica is of a unique Barocco style, and it houses many important cultural artifacts, such as various striking mosaics and Michelangelo's Pieta, all of which you can see for yourself. The top of Michelangelo’s Cupola is an ideal spot to see many of Rome’s most famous monuments. This will be followed by an exhaustive tour of St Peter’s Basilica and its fantastic Papal Sarcophagi, where you will get a chance to marvel at the Renaissance masterpieces of Bernini and Michelangelo!

VIP Tour of Vatican Museum

Walk through the Vatican with VIP access and visit its many museums with fast-track entry. Benefit from the expertise of an English-speaking guide who will enhance your experience with in-depth knowledge

Later, skip the long lines and allow your guide to take you to the Sistine Chapel nestled in the Apostolic Palace, the official home of the Pope himself. Gaze at the legendary ceiling of the chapel and The Last Judgement that were painted by Michelangelo himself.

Important Information

  • Note that the tickets allow you to skip the ticketing lines and not the security lines.

  • It's recommended to wear clothing that covers their knees, arms, and back.

  • Photography allowed.

  • Guided tour available in English, French, Spanish and Italian.

  • On the days surrounding religious holidays in Rome, St. Peter's Basilica and/or the Papal Tombs occasionally undergo unpredictable closures. Alternatively, we will substitute an alternative attraction in lieu of the closed attraction

  • During peak season in Rome and especially on and around religious holidays, there can be some unavoidable waiting time in order to pass through the security checks and enter inside the monuments

  • We are unable to accommodate late arrivals on walking tours. No refunds will be given for failure to arrive at our tour meeting point by the scheduled departure time

  • For wheelchair-accessible tours in Rome, please contact us for a private tour option tailored to your requirements.

  • Note: The Spanish tour only runs on Mondays and Saturdays.

Restrictions

  • The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

  • Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: tripod, flash photography, knives, weapons, or sharp objects.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your tour guide

  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs

Meeting Point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions

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