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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

  • Skip-the-line VIP access to Vatican Museums

  • Admission to the Sistine Chapel

  • Admission to the St. Peter’s Basilica

  • Expert English-speaking guide

  • Dome climb and visit to the Papal Sarcophagi

  • Headsets (for groups of six or more)

  • Reservation fees

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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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Spain and over 65 countries have loved this experience
Kiri Smart

Kiri

5/5

May, 2024

Ciara was amazing, very informative and absolutely hilarious. 5 hrs is a long tour and she really kept our interest and our spirits up. The tour made it so much easier to navigate the chaos - so may people, so many people queues, access points, tickets, toilets , etc
Dr. Matthias Emanuel Bauer

Dr.

5/5

May, 2024

Valentina war die Beste! Hatte ich noch nie so einen tollen Tour Guide! Geballtes Wissen und verständliche Erklärung, wahnsinnig gut!
Koh Li Jun Melissa

Koh

5/5

Apr, 2024

Mariana our guide was very good! My favourite part of the tour was the Basilica as it looked really grand and majestic, but generally it was all very good. There was a bit of a queue to enter the climbing of the dome area but it was ok, would have been better if that was done at the first part of the trip as originally scheduled as it would be less hot.
Josefina V Cruz

Josefina

5/5

Apr, 2024

The entire tour was awesome. Being a catholic it was a treat for our group to visit Vatican. To be in the Sistine chapel and see the works of Michael Angelo, to visit the magnificent St Peter's Basilica. Thank you to Maximo, very knowledgeable and experienced guide, very funny too. Although, it was tiring a little bit coz it was quite busy but we all had a good time. Thank you! Josefina & friends Vancouver, Canada
Anthony Carpico

Anthony

5/5

Apr, 2024

Our tour guide Massimo was fantastic!! We've been on a few other guided tours and he outshined all of them. He was very entertaining and personable and gave educating information without overloading us with information! Would highly recommend, especially if you're lucky enough to get Massimo as your guide!

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.

Important Information

  • Note that the tickets allow you to skip the ticketing lines and not the security lines.

  • It's recommended to wear clothing that covers their knees, arms, and back.

  • Photography allowed.

  • Guided tour available in English, French, Spanish and Italian.

  • On the days surrounding religious holidays in Rome, St. Peter's Basilica and/or the Papal Tombs occasionally undergo unpredictable closures. Alternatively, we will substitute an alternative attraction in lieu of the closed attraction

  • During peak season in Rome and especially on and around religious holidays, there can be some unavoidable waiting time in order to pass through the security checks and enter inside the monuments

  • We are unable to accommodate late arrivals on walking tours. No refunds will be given for failure to arrive at our tour meeting point by the scheduled departure time

  • For wheelchair-accessible tours in Rome, please contact us for a private tour option tailored to your requirements.

  • Note: The Spanish tour only runs on Mondays and Saturdays.

Restrictions

  • The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

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

  • 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

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