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Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

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    Rome: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

    Activity provider: Tours About
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    From US$ 46.29 US$ 37.03 per person

    Join a guide with skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Then, explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
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    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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    Duration 2 - 3 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese
    Private or small groups available

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Explore the vast galleries of the Vatican Museums with a guide in your chosen language
    • Discover Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel
    • Skip the ticket lines to enter the Vatican Museums
    Full description

    Covid-19 Update

    Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.

    Take a guided tour of the extensive papal collection of statues, artifacts, and paintings by some of the world’s most distinguished artists in the endless corridors of the Vatican Museums. 

    See work by historic cartographers in the Gallery of the Maps, admire the Gallery of the Candelabras and more. Enter the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece.

    Afterward, explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace without a guide. Discover highlights include Bernini's high altar and the stunning "La Pieta" by Michelangelo.

    Includes
    • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums
    • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Sistine Chapel
    • Guide
    • Headsets
    • Wi-Fi at the meeting point
    • Bathroom access
    • Recharging station for your mobile devices
    • Transportation
    • Entrance ticket to the dome of St. Peter's Basilica
    • Guide in St. Peter's Basilica
    Not suitable for
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check
    • All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
    • All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months
    • All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

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    Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

    Important information

    Not allowed

    • Shorts
    • Short skirts
    • Sleeveless shirts

    Know before you go

    • There is a strict dress code to visit the attractions of the Vatican, and shoulders and knees must be covered at all times. You may be refused entry if you do not comply. Peter's Basilica is closed at Easter and other religious holidays, on December 25 & 31, & every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. During these times, the tour will be offered in other parts of the Vatican Museums
    • On rare occasions, St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to closure without notice. If this happens, you'll spend a full 3 hours in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
    • The Raphael Rooms are only available on the 8:30 AM English tour
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.4 /5

    based on 8456 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.5/5
    • Value for money
      4/5
    • Service
      4.3/5
    • Organization
      4.2/5

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    Our guide was Marilena Tamiolaki: knowledgeable, historically and artistically fit, enthusiastic about her job, friendly and attentive to the group. Of course, it was also an advantage that our group consisted of only 10 people. So there were hardly any problems in the crush in the Vatican. Can you please forward this recognition to our guide? We will recommend friends to insist on their guided tour when booking for the Vatican Museums.

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    May 12, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Germany Verified booking

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    I found Marilena very nice, except for one question we asked, she was a bit annoyed.. she spoke with a lot of accent, it was sometimes difficult to follow her. Otherwise she answered all questions. I found 3 hours too long, it's definitely not for people who can't stand on their feet for 3 hours or have panic attacks.

    May 12, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Germany Verified booking

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    Nice way to explore the Vatican. You should not go without a guide to Vatican if you know nothing about it like me. Worth of money, nice paced walking and very detailed information and stories. Worth in every way. However, I suggest to take the tour early in the morning because as it becomes noon, you would spend hours to get pass the security check. I would suggest latest at 08:30

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    May 11, 2022

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