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Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and St. Peter Basilica Small Group

New To The Site! Rome, Italy

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Let the marvels of the Vatican Museums amaze you with our Skip-the-Line Vatican Tour. Enjoy the glorious frescoed rooms of the regal papal residence, the ancient Roman marbles collected over the centuries, and the most famous Renaissance masterpieces, like the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.

What's Included

  • Reserved Priority Access to Saint Peter's Basilica
  • Group of 20 people or less
  • Reserved Priority Access to the Vatican Museums
  • Tips or Gratuity
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Meeting Location

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Viale Vaticano
00192 Roma RM, Italy

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What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Let the marvels of the Vatican Museums amaze you with our Skip-the-Line Vatican Tour. Enjoy the glorious frescoed rooms of the regal papal residence, the ancient Roman marbles collected over the centuries, and the most famous Renaissance masterpieces, like the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.You will begin your tour on the panoramic Vatican Gardens balcony where you will enjoy a pretty view of the dome of St. Peters Basilica; then you will reach the Pinecone Courtyard, for your introduction to the Sistine Chapel’s history. Remember! Speaking inside the Sistine Chapel is forbidden!Then, you will stroll through the archeological Pio Clementino Museum and its magnificent corridors of the second floor: the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Tapestries, and the most impressive Gallery of the Maps. Its walls are completely frescoed with maps of the ancient Italian territories, illuminated by the golden light of the ceiling.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Museo Pio Clementino

The tour will lead you in the Pio Clementino Museum, the largest complex of the Vatican Museums. It houses the most important Greek and Roman masterpieces, like the statue of Laocoön and the Apollo Belvedere.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

The Vatican Tour will also give you skip-the line access to a wonderful St. Peter’s Basilica visit, using a privileged entrance specially reserved to guided tours.You will admire the splendor of the church, heart of the Christianity: polished marbles, golden ceiling, precious mosaics, Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s Baldachin.Don’t miss the chance to experience the marvels of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica without queueing! Book the Skip-the-Line Vatican Tour now!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Your tour Skip-the-line Vatican Tour cannot but include a journey into the heart of the Renaissance with the Sistine Chapel. Stand beneath Michelangelo's iconic The Creation of Adam on the ceiling, and marvel at The Last Judgement.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gallery Of The Maps

The tour will include the Gallery of Maps, one of the most beautiful and evocative parts of the Vatican Museums. It is the corridor 120 meters long leading to the Sistine Chapel decorated with geographical maps representing the ancient Italian territories. The Vatican Gallery of Maps is a symbolic representation of spiritual as well as geographical unity.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Saint Peter Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies.
  • We regret that we are unable to accomodate guests with wheelchairs, strollers or baby carriages.
  • St. Peter's Basilica won't be available on Wednesdays due to religious events

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and St. Peter Basilica Small Group?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Reserved Priority Access to Saint Peter's Basilica
  • Group of 20 people or less
  • Reserved Priority Access to the Vatican Museums
  • Audio Headsets to hear better your guide
  • Guide: In-person: English
  • Local official english speaking guide
  • Tips or Gratuity

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Despite our priority access tickets, we may experience delays due to mandatory security checks.
  • Saint Peter Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies.
  • We regret that we are unable to accomodate guests with wheelchairs, strollers or baby carriages.
  • St. Peter's Basilica won't be available on Wednesdays due to religious events
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
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No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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