Private Tour of Vatican with St. Peter's, Papal Tombs and Dome

3.9
(15 reviews)
Rome, Italy

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the Ultimate Vatican Experience!
Step into the heart of Vatican City with our most popular tour, showcasing all the treasures and wonders of this sacred destination. Explore the Vatican Museums, admire the breathtaking beauty of the Sistine Chapel, and marvel at the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Your journey continues with an exclusive visit to the Papal Tombs, including the revered Tomb of St. Peter the Apostle, followed by an unforgettable elevator ride to Michelangelo’s Dome, where panoramic views of Rome await.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Vatican’s most important highlights in one incredible tour.

What's Included

guide fee for Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
pre booked by your guide skip line Vatican admission € 35/adult, € 20 child (6-17)
pre booked tickets to St. Peter's Dome by elevator € 15/person
optional one way transfer to Vatican E 80/party of 2, E 110/party of 4, E 140/party of 6 paid onsite

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Via Santamaura, 3

at Giuly's Cafe

End point
Saint Peter's Square

tour ends in St. Peter's Basilica

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    Enter with your guide via skip line gate and visit the highlights of Vatican Museums

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Sistine Chapel

    Admire Michelangelo's frescoes of Creation and Last Judgement

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • St. Peter's Basilica (Pass by)

    Skip the lines and enter St. Peter's Basilica via so called secret passage linking the Chapel directly with the Church. Walk down famous stairs behind the Bronze Doors leading to Pope's private apartments and guarded by the Swiss Guards.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    St. Peter's Basilica

    Visit the highlights of St. Peter's with Pieta by Michelangello

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    St. Peter's Basilica

    Visit the Tombs of Popes under the Basilica

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Self guided visit with reserved skip line tickets to St. Peter'Dome at the end off guided tour

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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