Visit some of the most significant locations in Christianity with an expert Vatican Museum guide. The tour explores the smallest country in the world, which holds the largest collection of artistic masterpieces including the world-famous Sistine Chapel.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Live tour guide
- English
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Exit Ottaviano subway station and take the first block on the right of Via Ottaviano. The office is located 50 meters from there on the left side of the street. Please arrive at the meeting point 30-minutes prior to departure time.
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- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Passport or ID card for children
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Photography inside
Know before you go
- Please note: The Basilica is not accessible until further notice
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Remember that the Sistine Chapel is a sacred place and requires appropriate clothing. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
- No pictures can be taken inside the Sistine Chapel and the guide can not give explanations inside, you will get all the information you need before entering
- Infants under 5-years-old are free
- A children's discount is applied for travelers between 6 and 18-years-old, with a valid ID card to be shown on site
- During religious holidays and special events (audiences, beatifications, masses of the Pope) the Basilica is not accessible. The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica
- The Sistine Chapel can be subject to sudden closures and the tour can suffer delays because of this