Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Guided Tour in Rome
by City Rome Tours
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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.€258Overview
The tour begins inside the Vatican Museums, where visitors follow a guide through galleries housing important artworks by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. The guide explains the history behind the pieces and the civilizations represented in the collections. After about two hours, the group reaches the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s frescoes, including the "Creation of Adam," with detailed commentary on their significance. Next, the tour continues with access to St. Peter's Basilica. Visitors have about 30 minutes to explore the basilica independently, viewing its architecture, mosaics, and sculptures such as Michelangelo’s Pietà. The visit does not include a guided tour inside the basilica, but offers time to observe the altars, chapels, and St. Peter’s Tomb. This cultural walking tour lasts approximately two and a half hours and includes priority entrance tickets, headsets to hear the guide clearly, and all taxes and fees. Hotel pickup, food and drinks, and guided or audio tours inside St. Peter’s Basilica are not included. Security checks are required before entry.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Visitors enter the Vatican Museums and follow a guide through its extensive art collections featuring works by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. The guide provides information about the artworks and the history of the ancient civilizations represented. The tour finishes in the Sistine Chapel where the guide highlights Michelangelo’s frescoes, including the "Creation of Adam," and explains their historical and artistic context. This stop lasts about two hours.
120 min
St. Peter's Basilica
Guests receive access to St. Peter's Basilica to explore on their own for about 30 minutes. Inside, visitors can see the church’s architecture, mosaics, and sculptures including Michelangelo’s Pietà. The visit allows time to view altars, chapels, and St. Peter’s Tomb without a guided tour or audio guide.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Guided Tour in Rome
by City Rome Tours
Choose from 2 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.€258Overview
The tour begins inside the Vatican Museums, where visitors follow a guide through galleries housing important artworks by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. The guide explains the history behind the pieces and the civilizations represented in the collections. After about two hours, the group reaches the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s frescoes, including the "Creation of Adam," with detailed commentary on their significance. Next, the tour continues with access to St. Peter's Basilica. Visitors have about 30 minutes to explore the basilica independently, viewing its architecture, mosaics, and sculptures such as Michelangelo’s Pietà. The visit does not include a guided tour inside the basilica, but offers time to observe the altars, chapels, and St. Peter’s Tomb. This cultural walking tour lasts approximately two and a half hours and includes priority entrance tickets, headsets to hear the guide clearly, and all taxes and fees. Hotel pickup, food and drinks, and guided or audio tours inside St. Peter’s Basilica are not included. Security checks are required before entry.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Visitors enter the Vatican Museums and follow a guide through its extensive art collections featuring works by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. The guide provides information about the artworks and the history of the ancient civilizations represented. The tour finishes in the Sistine Chapel where the guide highlights Michelangelo’s frescoes, including the "Creation of Adam," and explains their historical and artistic context. This stop lasts about two hours.
120 min
St. Peter's Basilica
Guests receive access to St. Peter's Basilica to explore on their own for about 30 minutes. Inside, visitors can see the church’s architecture, mosaics, and sculptures including Michelangelo’s Pietà. The visit allows time to view altars, chapels, and St. Peter’s Tomb without a guided tour or audio guide.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.