Guided Tours

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

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

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

Transportation
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Visit to the Necropolis / St. Peter’s Tomb / Scavi

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Michelle

4/5

Jul, 2024

Meet-up spot was easy to find. Nadia was very informative and gave a lot of great history throughout the day. It was a little fast paced but understand there are a lot of groups to move through the sites. The flags on the pole make it super helpful to catch up if you linger behind to take a photo.

David

5/5

Jun, 2024

Besides the incredible history that we experienced at the Vatican, Saint Peter’s basilica, and Sistine Chapel, our tour guide Chiara was very knowledgeable and incredibly energetic! She had a great sense of humor and built personal bonds with each of the 20 people in our group and integrated each one of us into the conversation over the course of the tour. Chiara is the best!!

Georgi

5/5

Jun, 2024

Our tour guide Velentina was very kind and knowledgeable. She explained in details all main things of the attractions. From all tours that we have been on this was the best so far!

Saranya

5/5

Jun, 2024

Our guide Carolina was very knowledgable and patient with the questions. The treasures of Vatican are a sight to behold.

Cheri

5/5

Jun, 2024

Going up in the Dome was pretty spectacular. We also had an incrediably knowledgeable guide (Nadia). I was amazed at how much non-stop information she harded over the entire 4.5 hour tour.

Your experience

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.

Know before you go

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!

My tickets

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