Rome Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with Optional St. Peter’s Basilica Entry
by Italy Wonders SRLS
Choose from 13 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€80Overview
This tour in Rome begins with skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums accompanied by a licensed guide. The visit starts in the Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and Gallery of Candelabra. The guide provides explanations about the history and artwork in these areas. The group then explores the Stanze of Raffaello, a series of rooms decorated by Raphael during the papacy of Pope Julius II. Next, the tour continues to the Borgia Rooms, painted by Pinturicchio and his team, followed by visits to the modern and contemporary art galleries dedicated to Pope Paul VI. Throughout the tour, participants use audio headsets to hear the guide’s commentary clearly. The final stop is the Sistine Chapel, where visitors spend about ten minutes viewing the frescoes, including Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam. The total duration of the tour is approximately two hours. An optional upgrade allows access to St. Peter’s Basilica, where visitors may enter independently without a guided tour. Free Wi-Fi and onsite staff assistance are available at the meeting point. The tour does not include food, drinks, gratuities, hotel transfers, or a guided visit inside St. Peter’s Basilica. Visitors should note the strict dress code requiring covered shoulders and knees, and that access to the basilica may be limited due to religious events. A valid photo ID is required for security screening, and late arrivals may be denied entry without refund. The Sistine Chapel may occasionally close without prior notice, in which case the guide will show other parts of the Vatican Museums.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Visit the Vatican Museums and Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries, and Candelabra. Explore the Stanze of Raffaello, part of Pope Julius II’s apartment, where Raphael painted frescoes on the walls.
60 min
Vatican Museums
See the Borgia Rooms, painted by Pinturicchio and his team, within the papal apartments. Visit the modern and contemporary art galleries created as a tribute to Pope Paul VI and his connection between the Church and art.
40 min
Sistine Chapel
Spend about 10 minutes viewing the frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel. These include Biblical scenes such as The Creation of Adam and Eve, painted by Renaissance masters including Michelangelo.
10 min
Vatican City
Vatican City is an independent state since 1929 under the Lateran Treaty, governed by the Holy See. It covers 49 hectares with around 825 residents, making it the smallest country by area and population.
Meeting point
Get off at "Ottaviano" Stop on Metro A line.From the station, walk on Via Ottaviano following the indication to St. Peter square.When you arrive across at Via Germanico, go to the right follow the street.After 100 mtr,Via Vespasiano will be on your left. At the number 28, you will find our office.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Rome Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with Optional St. Peter’s Basilica Entry
by Italy Wonders SRLS
Choose from 13 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€80Overview
This tour in Rome begins with skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums accompanied by a licensed guide. The visit starts in the Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and Gallery of Candelabra. The guide provides explanations about the history and artwork in these areas. The group then explores the Stanze of Raffaello, a series of rooms decorated by Raphael during the papacy of Pope Julius II. Next, the tour continues to the Borgia Rooms, painted by Pinturicchio and his team, followed by visits to the modern and contemporary art galleries dedicated to Pope Paul VI. Throughout the tour, participants use audio headsets to hear the guide’s commentary clearly. The final stop is the Sistine Chapel, where visitors spend about ten minutes viewing the frescoes, including Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam. The total duration of the tour is approximately two hours. An optional upgrade allows access to St. Peter’s Basilica, where visitors may enter independently without a guided tour. Free Wi-Fi and onsite staff assistance are available at the meeting point. The tour does not include food, drinks, gratuities, hotel transfers, or a guided visit inside St. Peter’s Basilica. Visitors should note the strict dress code requiring covered shoulders and knees, and that access to the basilica may be limited due to religious events. A valid photo ID is required for security screening, and late arrivals may be denied entry without refund. The Sistine Chapel may occasionally close without prior notice, in which case the guide will show other parts of the Vatican Museums.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Visit the Vatican Museums and Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries, and Candelabra. Explore the Stanze of Raffaello, part of Pope Julius II’s apartment, where Raphael painted frescoes on the walls.
60 min
Vatican Museums
See the Borgia Rooms, painted by Pinturicchio and his team, within the papal apartments. Visit the modern and contemporary art galleries created as a tribute to Pope Paul VI and his connection between the Church and art.
40 min
Sistine Chapel
Spend about 10 minutes viewing the frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel. These include Biblical scenes such as The Creation of Adam and Eve, painted by Renaissance masters including Michelangelo.
10 min
Vatican City
Vatican City is an independent state since 1929 under the Lateran Treaty, governed by the Holy See. It covers 49 hectares with around 825 residents, making it the smallest country by area and population.
Meeting point
Get off at "Ottaviano" Stop on Metro A line.From the station, walk on Via Ottaviano following the indication to St. Peter square.When you arrive across at Via Germanico, go to the right follow the street.After 100 mtr,Via Vespasiano will be on your left. At the number 28, you will find our office.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.