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Combo (Save 5%): Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Guided Tour

Visitors exploring sculpture gallery in Vatican Museums.
Spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, part of the Combo: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Guided Tour.
Upper dome of St. Peter's Basilica with cross and balustrade, Vatican City.
Bernini's Baldacchino under St. Peter's Basilica dome, Vatican City.

Duration

2 hr - 2 hr 30 min

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

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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.

What do you prefer?

English Guided Tour
from €52
€49.40
5% off
  • English-guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • English-guided tour of the Vatican Museums
  • English-guided tour of the Sistine Chapel
Spanish Guided Tour
from €131.25
€108.30
17% off
  • Spanish-guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Spanish-guided tour of the Vatican Museums
  • Spanish-guided tour of the Sistine Chapel
French Guided Tour
from €135.25
€112.10
17% off
  • French-guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • French-guided tour of the Vatican Museums
  • French-guided tour of the Sistine Chapel

4.2/5

(15,537)

Katey Walker-Smart

Katey

Jun 2025
Verified booking
It was a very seamless experience, easy to find office, skip the long lines, our guide was incredible. We had a stroller and he made sure to accommodate us, pointing out the lifts and waiting for us to rejoin the group. Very knowledgeable and helped the whole group find our way to St Peter's square at the end of our tour. The only downside for me was the ear piece, I have small ears so it wouldn't stay on properly and would fall off so I had to hold it or try stand close to the guide to hear. Overall it was a wonderful experience and would highly recommend.
Steven sibraa

Steven

Jun 2025
Verified booking
Booking the tour was seamless and efficient. From the moment the tour started to when it ended, we enjoyed every part of it. Our Guide (Kelly) was so helpful, fun and informative. She brought the whole group together really quickly making us all feel like a little multi country family. She went out of her way to make all participants of the group feel very much included. The detail that was shared and the pace we went through the tour was perfect. Kelly's explanation of everything made our visit to the Vatican that much more special.
Lisa Prophet

Lisa

Jul 2025
Verified booking
This was an ok tour. We only really booked this because last minute it was the only way I could find acccess to the Sisitne chappel. The skip the line into the Museum was valuable though, since it was so busy when we went. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The Vatican is so vast that it was nice to have someone explain some things, however, I feel like a lot got skipped over. I would have prefered to do the museum on my own so that I could take my time looking around. This was really quite expensive for what it was.
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Explore the Pigna Courtyard, Pius Clementino Museum, Chandelier’s Gallery, Tapestries Gallery, Raphael’s Rooms, and many more!

    • Marvel at the breathtaking murals by Botticelli and Michelangelo that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.

  • St. Peter's Basilica

    • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica

    Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

    • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums

    • Guided tour of the Sistine Chapel

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United States, France, Spain and over 92 countries have loved this experience

    Jorge Alberto Garcia Barradas

    Jorge

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The explanation was very clear from the guide, always waiting for me because I was late and climbing the dome was an extraordinary experience.
    JELENA ARAČIĆ

    Jelena

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Buying guided tour for ST.Peters Basilica was my ever best experience. Our guide, Brigita, was the highlight of the tour. She was very passionate, her story telling about Vaticano and Basilica was so passionate and so detailed. I enjoyed her passion, story and dedication. The place is amazing, but with such a Great guide and her knowledge was best experience ever. On top od that, she was very funny and humble. Hope everyone else will have opportunity to experience magnificient Vaticano with Brigita. Thank you!
    Raphael Broche

    Raphael

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Our guide Valery is a well of cconnaissance.he made this wonderful tour even more interesting. If we come back in the future we hope to have him as our guide again.merci.
    Corinna Rieger

    Corinna

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    We had the guided tour with Valerio. It was great. He put a lot of effort in telling us everything about the history of the Peters Dome and Vatican City and he was able to answer all of our questions. We climed the dome and the view was fantastic. Everything was organised very well.
    John Øivind Surdal Anderson

    John

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Anna was amazing ! So knowledgable, humourous and so kind to everyone in the tour group! She was very patient and also waited for us all the way until we got to the elevator to get up the elevator to the dome! Highly recommended and be sure to ask for Anna if she's available to do the tour with you 🙏 Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴
  • 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!

  • Vatican Museums

    Monday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Tuesday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Wednesday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Thursday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Friday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Saturday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    SundayClosed

    St Peter's Basilica

    Monday07:00am - 07:10pm
    Tuesday07:00am - 07:10pm
    Wednesday07:00am - 07:10pm
    Thursday07:00am - 07:10pm
    Friday07:00am - 07:10pm
    Saturday07:00am - 07:10pm
    Sunday07:00am - 07:10pm
  • Important Information

    St. Peter's Basilica

    • 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.

    • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.

    • 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

    • 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.

    Timings

    • Choose your preferred time slot at the next stage of booking.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Please reach 30-60 minutes before your selected time slot.

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

    • 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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