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

Vatican Museum's Gallery of the Candelabra with ornate sculptures, part of Vatican City Tour.
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Pomodoro Sculpture - Vatican Museums

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

  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter's Basilica

  • Expert English-speaking guide

  • Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

  • Entry to St. Peter's Basilica Dome

  • Access by elevator to the base and stairs to the top

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, Australia and over 63 countries have loved this experience
Gertrud Johanna Berg

Gertrud

5/5

Oct, 2024

Our guide Lia was really great. Full of enthusiasm, she took us as her "family" throughout the morning. Standing so early in St. Peter's Square is a wonderful experience. We really enjoyed the tour and all the wonderful stories.
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Duyen Nguyen

Duyen

5/5

Oct, 2024

Definitely the must-do tour of Vatican City as we skipped the ridiculously long lines, had an excellent guide who gave us an art history perspective, trekked all the way up the Dome of Saint Peter's Basilica, explored the grottos, wove our way through the highlights of the Vatican Museums and admired the Sistine Chapel. Our tour group wasn't too large and our guide, Maria, shared her wealth of knowledge and passion for the tour. This is the only way to tour the Vatican!
Kwala-ah Runsfiercely

Kwala-ah

5/5

Oct, 2024

The directions for meet up were clear and the QR code was provided upon purchase, the guide was very knowledgeable and had a great attitude!! Earlier was better too!
Fiona de Vos

Fiona

4/5

Oct, 2024

Our guide Fabricio made the 6+ hour tour very worthwhile! He brought history to life with fun stories and enthusiastic storytelling. Unfortunately for the crowds out was only very limited, as even at 7 am it was standing in lines and waiting.
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Alexander Wobst

Alexander

4/5

Oct, 2024

A very interesting tour with a very informative guide. Unfortunately, the group was quite large, so we often had to wait for someone.
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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.

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes are recommended.

What's not allowed

  • Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.

  • Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside the monuments.

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

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

  • Please note that the climb to the Dome's top involves a substantial number of steps and requires a decent level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for people with heart/back conditions, mobility issues, or late-stage pregnancy.

Additional information

  • Expect a long wait at security, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour!
  • 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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