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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour with St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climb

Gallery of the Candelabra in Vatican Museum showcasing ornate sculptures and classical architecture.

Vatican Gallery of Maps showcasing detailed frescoes of Italy's regions.

Belvedere Torso sculpture in Vatican Museum, Rome, Italy.

Discover the wonders of Italy’s classical and renaissance periods on this exciting VIP Vatican City tour and he Basilica of St. Peter!

Begin your tour by climbing up to the terrace of St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy unmatched panoramic views of Rome from Michelangelo's Cupola.

Discover the wonders of the Renaissance with a skip-the-line VIP Vatican tour, where you'll be guided by expert English-speaking guide.

Explore the charm of the Basilica and see Michelangelo's famous sculpture, the Pieta. Admire Renaissance masterpieces by Bernini and Michelangelo at the Papal Sarcophagi.

Experience the enchanting Sistine Chapel and admire cherished murals, including the painted ceiling and Michelangelo's The Last Judgement.

Fun fact: The Vatican Museums house a series of rooms known as the Raphael Rooms or Stanze di Raffaello. These rooms are adorned with stunning frescoes painted by the renowned Italian artist Raphael and his workshop.

Guided tour of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter's Basilica

Expert English-speaking guide

Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Entry to St. Peter's Basilica Dome

Access by elevator to the base and stairs to the top

Transportation

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Visit to the Necropolis / St. Peter’s Tomb / Scavi

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Australia and over 56 countries have loved this experience
Astrid
5/5
Jan, 2025
Patrizia out tourguide was wonderful , professional and always timely every step of the tour perfectly to make all guests feel well taken care of at any time.
Ofer
5/5
Nov, 2024
The excprince was really graet. The tour guide was very intresting and full of knoledge. The onky dwonside was the crwod at thw vatican museum. It whould have been better to start there before all the people arrive.
Gertrud
5/5
Oct, 2024
Our guide Lia was really great. Full of enthusiasm, she took us as her "family" throughout the morning. Standing so early in St. Peter's Square is a wonderful experience. We really enjoyed the tour and all the wonderful stories.
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Maria
5/5
Sep, 2024
I had an amazing experience with Guide Sabrina! She was not only knowledgeable, sharing interesting historical insights, but also incredibly kind and organized. When other people were blocking certain areas, she took the initiative to guide them politely, ensuring that everyone could enjoy the space. Sabrina also took us to some beautiful spots for pictures, making the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a thoughtful and skilled guide! Love mama Sabrina!
Philipp
5/5
Sep, 2024
The tour was very strenuous, but if you want to see everything in a relatively short time, the early-bird-skip-the-line ticket is the best option. The price-performance ratio is good. We were on the road for a total of 5 hours. The waiting time for the security check is unfortunately unavoidable and took around 30 minutes at 7:30. By 8 a.m. the queue was already twice as long and by lunchtime it was three times as long. Take the elevator to the roof of St. Peter's Basilica and then walk to the dome (inside and outside). Not for couch potatoes. Then we walked through St. Peter's Basilica and the Crypta. After 3 hours that part was done. We then walked along the outside of the Vatican wall to the entrance of the Vatican Museums. Here, too, you have to wait several hours without a ticket. The tour of the museum is horrendous, to say the least. It feels like millions of people are pushing their way through the rooms with no chance of taking a photo in peace. The guide tells you everything as you pass by. The exhibits are no better than those in other museums. Looking back, I would have liked to have saved myself the trip if it hadn't been for the grand finale in the Sistine Chapel. Very exhausted, we were finally able to put a "check" under this impressive sight.
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Explore St Peter’s Basilica

Join your guide at St. Peter’s Square and begin the ascent to the St Peter’s Basilica’s terrace. The architecture of the Basilica is of a unique Barocco style, and it houses many important cultural artifacts, such as various striking mosaics and Michelangelo's Pieta, all of which you can see for yourself. The top of Michelangelo’s Cupola is an ideal spot to see many of Rome’s most famous monuments. This will be followed by an exhaustive tour of St Peter’s Basilica and its fantastic Papal Sarcophagi, where you will get a chance to marvel at the Renaissance masterpieces of Bernini and Michelangelo!

VIP Tour of Vatican Museum

Walk through the Vatican with VIP access and visit its many museums with fast-track entry. Benefit from the expertise of an English-speaking guide who will enhance your experience with in-depth knowledge

Later, skip the long lines and allow your guide to take you to the Sistine Chapel nestled in the Apostolic Palace, the official home of the Pope himself. Gaze at the legendary ceiling of the chapel and The Last Judgement that were painted by Michelangelo himself.

What to bring

Comfortable shoes are recommended.

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.

Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside the monuments.

Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: tripod, flash photography, knives, weapons, or sharp objects.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Please note that the climb to the Dome's top involves a substantial number of steps and requires a decent level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for people with heart/back conditions, mobility issues, or late-stage pregnancy.

Additional information

Expect a long wait at security, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour!

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your tour guide

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs

Meeting Point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions