Duration
Open today
Guided tour
Transfers included
Mobile ticket
Explore the Vatican's treasures and Rome's underground secrets with a discounted combo ticket to the Vatican Museums & Catacombs!
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Wander the marble halls of the Vatican Museum with statues, onto Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, where a painted ceiling with biblical figures greets you.
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Delve into paintings like the artist Raphael's "School of Athens" with enrobed gods, and Michelangelo's life-like La Pieta with Mary cradling baby Jesus.
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Get a tour of Rome’s eerie underground catacombs and learn how they were places of worship for the first Christians.
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Listen to your guide narrate the history of the dark, 2000-year-old skull-filled tunnels and choose from 5 languages.
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Fun fact: Even Roman pets were buried in the catacombs, hinting at a deeper bond between them and their owners!
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Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
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Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
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Expert English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German-speaking guide
Roman Catacombs
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Guided tour of the Catacombs
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Roundtrip city transfers
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Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Roman Catacombs
- Hotel transfers
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, Spain, France and over 83 countries have loved this experience
Timothy
May, 2025Verified booking
Maurizio was an amazing tour guide. His knowledge about every piece of art was sensational. 100% would do this tour again! Very seamless pickup at meeting location and walking us into Vatican City, guiding us through security. Only feedback is not on tour guide but the headsets used. The system is a bit finicky. The headphones are a bit uncomfortable. I'd say the vox or similar wired headphone systems are superior.
Julie
May, 2025Verified booking
I am glad that I bought tickets ahead of time to avoid the long lines. It was very crowded, but we made it through. To see the Vatican museum in person was breathtaking!Andrea
May, 2025Verified booking
The guide was knowledgeable and personable. I loved it! However, I think it should have been written somewhere anyway since the ticket bought also covered the Sistine Chapel, which would be closed as of April 28.This was not indicated anywhere.
Agostino
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Due to indisposition of the guide for the Vatican Museums, we had our booked visit varied to include the Vatican gardens. Still, it was a good experience, expertly illustrated by the lady who guided us. The presence of a very large audience somewhat marred our expectations so we will repeat the experience in quieter times. Thank you.
Adam
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Great explanation with many details about the historical context, symbolism. Awesome, highly recommend!!! 😁
Explore the super-saver combo of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel along with the Roman Catacombs with this ticket!
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Get escorted directly into the Vatican Museums after meeting your expert tour guide at the designated meeting point. Explore the Museum's most important collections, such as the Galleries (of the Tapestries, of the Geographical Maps, of the Candelabras), the Roman, Greek, and Renaissance sculptures (including Apollo of the Belvedere and the Laocoon), and the medieval picture gallery thronged by Flemish paintings. Observe the glorious Sistine Chapel with frescoes sculpted by Michaelangelo. Learn about the stunning portrayal of biblical stories from the Old and New Testaments from your expert guide in the language of your choice. Find out where Michelangelo hid Eve's torso, and the real meaning behind the Creation of Adam on this guided tour!
Roman Catacombs
Discover the dark winding labyrinth underground that is the Roman Catacombs. Learn how the 2000-year-old catacombs were created in response to a shortage of land to bury the dead with your expert guide. Navigate your way through the dimly lit tunnels and observe how the early Christians adorned the tunnel walls with scriptures and carvings from their daily life and the Bible. The tunnels snaking underground are lined with tombs carved out of the rock, making this an eerie sight to behold.
What to bring
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.
What's not allowed
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
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Pets are not allowed inside the venue, except for guide dogs.
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Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.
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Big bags aren't allowed inside the attraction, but guests can use the lockers on site.
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Photography and the use of mobile phones are strictly prohibited in the Sistine Chapel.
Roman Catacombs
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Pets are not allowed in.
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Strict dress code: No sleeveless T-shirt allowed, shorts must be knee length or longer.
Accessibility
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
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This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
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While the tour is not accessible, the Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments and a companion.
Roman Catacombs
- This experience is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Additional information
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
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Please note: All guests must pass through airport-style security.
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During high season and peak hours, the wait time at the security check may be up to 30 minutes.
Roman Catacombs
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This tour is also not recommended for guests who are prone to feeling claustrophobic.
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Note that on Wednesdays, you will visit the catacombs of Domitilla as Saint Callixtus remains closed every Wednesday.
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Your vouchers will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the vouchers on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting points.
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Please arrive at the meeting points 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final vouchers for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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