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Skip the lines and experience the Vatican’s three greatest landmarks in one seamless visit, ending with a self-guided climb up St Peter’s Dome with an included audioguide and a rare perspective over Vatican City plus picture-perfect views of Rome. Follow a curated route through the Vatican Museums, from the Gallery of Maps to the Pio-Clementine Museum, home to the Apollo Belvedere and the Laocoön. In the Sistine Chapel, stand beneath Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. Then enter St Peter’s Basilica via Bernini’s Royal Staircase, once reserved for popes and royalty, while avoiding the Basilica’s external entry system in St Peter’s Square. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin. After the guided tour, take the elevator partway up the Dome, then climb to the Lantern viewpoint at the top.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The exact address of the meeting point is Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Rome RM Italy. Our office is located about 200 meters northwest from the entrance of the Vatican Museums, going down the steps, take first left onto Via Sebastiano Veniero keep walking straight until the end of the street.
Itinerary
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1Vatican Museums
Explore the Vatican Museums with a licensed guide, focusing on the must-see highlights you will actually visit. Walk through the Pio Clementino Museum and its classical masterpieces, then continue to the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps, where your guide brings the art, symbols, and history to life. End in the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s ceiling and The Last Judgment.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Sistine Chapel
Enter the Sistine Chapel and take time to admire one of the most extraordinary artistic achievements in history. Look up at Michelangelo’s ceiling and The Last Judgment as you absorb the scale, detail, and meaning of this remarkable space.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3St. Peter's Basilica
Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a licensed guide, then continue to the Dome on a self-led route. Take the elevator to the rooftop terrace to admire the Dome up close and look down into the Basilica, then you have the option to climb the final 320 steps to the top, using an audioguide for added context along the way.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Bring a valid photo ID (a photo is accepted); names and ages must match the booking and the selected ticket type.
- Timed entry is strictly enforced; late arrival may be refused with no refund.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Bring a valid photo ID (a photo is accepted); names and ages must match the booking and the selected ticket type.
- Timed entry is strictly enforced; late arrival may be refused with no refund.
- Skip-the-line access (if included) bypasses ticket lines only; all visitors must pass security screening.
- Dress code is enforced; shoulders and knees must be covered or entry may be refused.
- No animals allowed.
- No cloakroom available; bring small bags only.
- Strollers must be left outside (under the Basilica portico); strollers are not permitted inside.
- Children aged 6 and under cannot use audio receivers (Museum rule).
- Dome elevator: elevator access is to the rooftop terrace only, with an interior view from above.
- Dome climb: 320 steps with narrow spiral staircases and long continuous stretches
- Closures: the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, or sections of the Vatican Museums may close or restrict access without notice for events, security, or restoration; the itinerary may be adjusted and no refunds apply.
- Expect a lot of walking and standing; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Not recommended for travelers with vertigo/claustrophobia
- Not recommended for travelers with poor physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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