Combo (Save 5%): Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Guided Tour
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Guided tour
Delve in the essence of the Vatican as you explore the city in a guided tour of the monumental sites, available in 3 languages, at economical rates.
Select an option
- English-guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- English-guided tour of the Vatican Museums
- English-guided tour of the Sistine Chapel
- French-guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- French-guided tour of the Vatican Museums
- French-guided tour of the Sistine Chapel
- Spanish-guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- Spanish-guided tour of the Vatican Museums
- Spanish-guided tour of the Sistine Chapel
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Enjoy saving up while taking a deeper look into the most important sights offered by the Vatican on this combo guided tour available in 3 languages.
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Enjoy an educational tour of the St. Peter's Basilica with a local expert guide, and check out stunning works of art by Bernini, Carlo Maderno, and more.
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Pay homage to Pope John Paul II at his tomb and learn about the iconic chair of St. Peter - presumed to have been used by St. Peter, the first Pope of Christianity.
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Make your way with the host to the intriguing Vatican Museums and admire the masterpieces it houses on a guided tour with a carefully curated itinerary.
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Explore the Pigna Courtyard, Pius Clementino Museum, Chandelier’s Gallery, Tapestries Gallery, Raphael’s Rooms, and many more!
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Marvel at the breathtaking murals by Botticelli and Michelangelo that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.
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St. Peter's Basilica
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
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Guided tour of the Vatican Museums
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Guided tour of the Sistine Chapel
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CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Very easy to find the office, guide arrived on time. Very knowledgeable and friendly, he took great care of the group. There was a delay on entering that was not his fault, but he stayed on and did the time anyway, which was very kind. My only concern was the length of the tour, despite the Vatican delay, the dome walk had its own queue that would have taken an hour to pass through. I think this should be made more obvious upon booking, as we were starving and tired and had to sadly leave it. A bit of transparency would not hurt a tour description!!SStephanie H
GroupVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5The booking process was very easy and we found our tour guide fairly easy. The tour guide was very knowledgable and we got to see most of the museums and ended at Sistine Chapel. Definitely recommend booking a tour as the queues to just turn up are very long and you could be waiting up to 3 hours to get inside.RReynaldo C
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Our tour guide, Barbara was the best. Vatican museum is amazing as it is, but Barbara made the difference between just seeing the paintings and experiencing the arts. She is very knowledgeable about Vatican and the Arts. She explain everything in detail. What an amazing tour guide. Thank youJJosé T
CoupleVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5We visited the Vatican Museums, and the guide pleasantly surprised us. Her explanation of the Sistine Chapel was great, and once inside, the sense of calm I felt was impressive. Thank you to the guide for sharing such a tremendous passion for the history of the museum.VVictor R
FamilyVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5We were accompanied at all times by our guide Petre, who is very dedicated and professional in his work. Indeed, we didn't have to wait in the long entrance lines. It was an incredible experience.
St. Peter's Basilica
Be guided through one of the largest Basilicas in the world! Inside St. Peter's Basilica, check out masterpieces of Renaissance art such as Michelangelo's Pieta, the giant bronze canopy of St. Peter’s Baldachin, the Chair of St. Peter, and others. This is a cultural experience you simply cannot miss! On this tour, you will not only get to explore the insides of one of the greatest buildings and churches in the world but do so in the company of an official guide.
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums are home to a number of classical sculptures, tapestries, and paintings by Renaissance greats such as Raphael, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Bernini, and Leonardo da Vinci. A section of the museum is also dedicated to Modern Religious Art. Paintings and sculptures here come from artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Salvador Dalí, and Pablo Picasso. Learn more about the iconic sections of the Vatican Museums that one should visit are the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Maps, the Sala Rotunda and the Gallery of Statues, and the Hall of Busts on your guided tour.
Sistine Chapel
Situated at the end of the Vatican Museums and neighboring St. Peter's Basilica is the famed Sistine Chapel. Built in the 15th century, its walls and ceilings are covered by some of the most astounding frescoes ever produced. The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is especially famous. Painted by Michelangelo in a span of 4 years, the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel are considered to be a cornerstone of western art. Gain more information from your expert guide about The Last Judgement covers the wall behind the altar and is probably the most famous single work of art in the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo hid 2 self-portraits within this painting, along with many images referencing to the human anatomy in other works. Try and spot these Easter eggs from the artistic genius!
Important Information
St. Peter's Basilica
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In order to pay your respects, you must abide by the Basilica's dress code. Sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats are not permitted. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
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It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.
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Expect a considerable wait time as you queue for the security checks. It could take up to an hour during the peak season.
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
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Photography is allowed, only without flash. Taking videos and photos for commercial purposes, or live broadcasting of a show is strictly prohibited.
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Luggage and/or large bags are not allowed inside the venue. You may drop off your bags with the free cloakroom service.
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Pets and other small animals are not allowed in the venue with the exception of guide dogs for differently-abled people.
Timings
- Choose your preferred time slot at the next stage of booking.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please reach 30-60 minutes before your selected time slot.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Meeting Point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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