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Skip the line and immerse yourself in the Vatican's treasures with an expert guide and priority entrance in a small group. Explore the incredible collections of the Vatican Museums, marvel at the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, and visit St. Peter's Basilica if open. An exclusive experience designed for those who wish to see the full splendour of Vatican City.

What's included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly in crowded areas
Small Group Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide
Skip The Line Priority Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets
St. Peter's Basilica if open on the day of your tour

Not included

Location Pick Up & Drop Off
Scavi / Necropolis
Please note that the Basilica is subject to last minute closures and can not always be included
St.Peter's Dome (Cupola) Access

Itinerary

1
Vatican Museums
1h 45min
Explore the Vatican Museums with an Expert Guide, visit the highlights of the incredible collections comprised of a colossal 20,000 works on display, over 4 miles of Art, Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture. Belvedere Courtyard Pinecone Courtyard Pio Clementino Museum Octagonal Courtyard Sala Degli Animali Sala Delle Muse Sala Rotonda Sala A Croce Greca Gallery of the Candelabra Gallery of Tapestries Gallery of Maps
2
Sistine Chapel
15min
Marvel at the incredible Sistine Chapel, an impressive sanctuary that boasts works of art by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo. See the world famous frescoes stretch magnificently across the ceiling with the renowned Creation of Adam as the central focus and the majestic Last Judgement upon the rear wall, offering a visual spectacle that encapsulates the divine. Sistine Chapel Frescoes Cosmati Floor Mosaic Forseen conception of Jesus Christ Pagan Sibyls / Icons Prophet depictions Creation of Adam The Last Judgement Sacrifice of Jesus Christ Greek Mythology Styx
3
St. Peter's Basilica
30min
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance and the heart of the catholic faith located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy.
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St. Peter's Square
Pass by
St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), located in Vatican City in front of St. Peter's Basilica, is a massive, iconic Baroque plaza designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667. Featuring an elliptical design with massive colonnades representing the "embrace" of the Church, it holds over 300,000 people and features a central Egyptian obelisk.

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.

Accessibility

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Restrictions & safety

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

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