Skip-the-line Vatican City Tour, Sistine Chapel St Peter Basilica
Overview
Your tour will start with a visit to the Cortile del Belvedere, the Museo Pio-Clementino and the vast collection of ancient Roman and Greek statues.
The guide will draw your attention to the rooms painted by Raphael for Pope Julius II, considered the greatest works of his life, in particular the Parnassus and the School of Athens.
You will be fascinated by the famous frescoes that decorate the splendid Sistine Chapel made by the best Italian painters, such as Michelangelo, Botticelli and other famous artists.
Continue your visit to the Basilica of San Pietro, where the Pietà of Michelangelo, the Baldacchino by Bernini and numerous monuments dedicated to Popes and Saints are kept. Your tour will end in Saint Peter's Square to see the Swiss guards and the Pope's Palace.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Entrance fees
- Walking tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Professional guide
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Transportation to and from sites
Meeting Location
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Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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Sistine Chapel
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the museums except for bottled water
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Please note the Vatican can decide to close some areas (ie: Sistine chapel and Basilica of St Peter) without notice, in those unfortunate cases the tour guide will adapt the itinerary accordingly.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip-the-line Vatican City Tour, Sistine Chapel St Peter Basilica is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour
- Entrance fees
- Walking tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Professional guide
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Transportation to and from sites
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the museums except for bottled water
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Please note the Vatican can decide to close some areas (ie: Sistine chapel and Basilica of St Peter) without notice, in those unfortunate cases the tour guide will adapt the itinerary accordingly.
