Vatican City · Museum

3-Hour Vatican City Tour with Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica

3 Hours Round trip from 00120 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Vatican Museums, one of the largest and most important museums in the world
02 Admire Michelangelo's masterpiece inside the Sistine Chapel
03 Visit St. Peter's Basilica and see the famous tombs of the Popes
04 Learn the fascinating history of Vatican City, the smallest state in the world

Visit the world-famous Vatican Museums on this 3-hour tour and explore their outstanding Roman and Etruscan art collections, along with remarkable paintings and sculptures. Admire Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, step inside St. Peter's Basilica, and see the famous tombs of the Popes while learning about the fascinating history of Vatican City, the smallest state in the world.

Admire the main collections of the Museums, be captivated by Michelangelo's most famous masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, and visit St. Peter's Basilica, with its treasures and the famous tombs of the Popes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

Experience the thrill of visiting the Vatican Museums.
This is the perfect experience for those who would like to deepen their understanding of the subject, discovering new curiosities without missing the explanations of the works of art, with the possibility of customizing the visit according to your preferences.
Visit the Vatican Museums, with more than 1,400 galleries, one of the largest and most important museums in the world. In addition to their huge number of galleries, they feature excellent Roman and Etruscan art collections and much more.
Admire the main collections of the Museums, be captivated by Michelangelo's most famous masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, and visit St. Peter's Basilica, with its treasures and the famous tombs of the Popes.
Learn about the fascinating history of the Vatican, from its creation to its current status as the smallest state in the world.

Where this trip takes you

Vatican Museums galleries, Sistine Chapel ceiling, St. Peter's Basilica interior

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Privileged entrance to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica to bypass the lines.
World-renowned Renaissance frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms.
Chance to experience the marvel of St. Peter's Basilica, and works of Michelangelo and Bernini.
Privately guided tour for a customized experience.
Knowledgeable and Lazio-certified guide to lead your history- and art-centric tour.
Continue the tour inside the most famous church in the world.
English-speaking Italian tour guide.

What's Not Included

Hotel pick-up / drop-off (*transfer on request, by paying an extra fee).
Food & beverages.
Gratuities.

What to bring

Clothing that covers knees and shoulders for entry to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
Comfortable walking shoes

Know before you go

Please make sure that you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour departure and check in at one of our front desks inside our offices, unless you choose a tour option where you meet your tour guide directly.
A modest dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. If you fail to comply with these dress requirements, you may be denied entry. Wearing comfortable walking shoes is recommended for Rome in general.
Radio headsets inside the Vatican Museums will be provided if the tour has more than six participants in the group.
Pets are unfortunately not allowed in any of Rome's main attractions or museums, including the Vatican Museums.
On rare occasions, St. Peter's Basilica may spontaneously close for religious services, Mass preparations, or ceremonies.

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