Combo (Save 20%): 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
- 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 of St. Peter's Basilica
- French-guided tour of the Vatican Museums
- French-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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GroupVerified booking2 weeks ago4/5On our tour, our guide was Giuseppe (if I'm not mistaken). You could tell he was truly passionate about what he was sharing with us and thoroughly enjoyed doing it. He was very kind and welcoming, especially considering that one of the members of the group had issues with their ticket and he went out of his way to help. The visit was spectacular. At the start of the tour, before entering the museums, he stopped to explain in detail what we would see in the Sistine Chapel and what we should look out for, since he wouldn't be going inside with us and talking isn't permitted there anyway. If I had to mention one downside, it's that with so many people around, you don't really get enough time to fully appreciate the guide's explanations. Still, that doesn't take away from the fact that he made every effort to be understood and answered any questions we had. Whenever I come back, I will definitely book with you again. Thank you for such an incredible experience!VValean L
GroupVerified booking3 weeks ago4/5I booked the guided tour for the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel through Headout, and everything went perfectly. The meeting point was easy to find, and the staff was very welcoming. The biggest advantage was the Skip-the-Line access — the regular queues outside were massive, but we got inside very quickly.Our local guide was exceptional: passionate, fluent, and full of engaging stories about the history behind the Gallery of Maps and the Belvedere Courtyard. The tour concluded in the spectacular Sistine Chapel, where the explanations we received beforehand helped us truly appreciate Michelangelo's genius. I highly recommend Headout for a stress-free visit to the Vatican!MMr Adam B
CoupleVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5We booked the skip the line guided tour and Marta was our guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly and welcoming. There is so much to see at the Vatican, it is impossible to do it all in one day. I would also recommend climbing the top of St Peters Basilica (this is an extra charge of 10 euros if you don't mind climbing the 500+ steps or 15 euros if you want to get the lift and cut out the first 200 steps. )IIris P
CoupleVerified bookingSep 20265/5It was very impressive. We were pleased with the quick entry. The guide was very charming, even if her English wasn't always fully understood. I advise everyone to take plenty of time for their own exploring after the tour; we didn't do that. Otherwise, booking through the app is great, it gives you a good overview of everything.SStephanie H
GroupVerified booking5 days 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.
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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