Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter's Semi-Private Tour

4.7
(169 reviews)
Rome, Italy

3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy the best of the Vatican on a pleasant tour with a small group of max 8 people. Skip-the-line tickets for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica are included. This tour is family-friendly and kids under 6 can attend for free. Also, children under 18 have special discounts!

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Small-group tour (up to 6-8 people)
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Caffè Vaticano

Your guide will be waiting for you outside of the Caffè Vaticano (right accross the entrance to the Vatican Museum). They will be holding a board with our logo.

End point
Saint Peter's Square

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    Highlights: Momo's Double Helix Staircase - Pio Clementino Museum - Octagonal Courtyard and "The Laocoon group" - Gallery of the Candelabra - Gallery of the Tapestries - Gallery of the Maps

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Cortile della Pigna

    Highlights: "Sphere within a Sphere" sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sistine Chapel

    Highlights: The Last Judgement by Michelangelo - Ceiling Frescoes

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    St. Peter's Basilica

    Highlights: Major Altar and Bernini's Baldachin - Dome Decoration - Michelangelo's Pietà

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    St. Peter's Square

    Highlights: Bernini's Colonnato - Maderno's Fountains - Central Obelisque

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel are places of worship and may close without notice due to liturgical services or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, the visit will be extended within the Vatican Museums in place of these sites
  • Some halls and galleries of the Vatican Museums may close unexpectedly due to restoration work or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, the itinerary will be adjusted accordingly
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Cancellation Policy

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