Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel and St. Peter Square Guided Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the Vatican's artistic and cultural wonders with an expert local guide on this skip-the-line tour. Walk through the Vatican Museums' vast galleries and learn the fascinating stories behind world-famous sculptures, tapestries, and Renaissance masterpieces.

Be awe-struck in the Sistine Chapel as you gaze upon Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling and Last Judgment fresco. Your guide will provide insight into the symbolism, techniques, and devotion that went into creating this sacred masterpiece.

Conclude the tour in St. Peter’s Square, where you’ll hear the history and significance of the Basilica and its architectural marvels — from Bernini’s colonnade to Michelangelo’s dome — all from the outside.

What's Included

Entry to the Sistine Chapel
Headsets (if needed)
Entrance fees
Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums
Guided tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Square
Access inside St. Peter’s Basilica
Transportation
Gratuities
Hotel Pickup/Drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Via Tunisi, 4

⏰ Arrival Time Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the tour starts to allow time for check-in. Look for Our coordinator will be waiting for you, holding a blue flag on the Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy stairs .

End point
Saint Peter's Square

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    Experience the Vatican like never before! Join an expert local guide on a live journey through the Vatican’s vast collections. Discover the fascinating stories behind world-famous masterpieces as your guide brings the Museums to life with passion and insight.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sistine Chapel

    Uncover the genius of Michelangelo as you marvel at his timeless masterpieces and learn the extraordinary lengths he endured to complete the Sistine Chapel. Then step into the Raphael Rooms, where the works of his great rival reveal another side of Renaissance brilliance.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    St. Peter's Basilica

    This tour does not include entry to St. Peter’s Basilica. Your guide will provide a full explanation of the Basilica from outside, in St. Peter’s Square.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by E-xplora Tour

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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