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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Square Guided Tour

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Rome, Italy
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5+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

The Vatican Museums make up one of Rome’s most visited attractions. But travelers touring the sprawling complex on their own risk missing out on crucial context. Enrich your visit during this guided tour, which includes the Sistine Chapel. Listen to the stories behind the iconic masterpieces on display, from the Raphael Rooms to Michelangelo's Last Judgment.
  • Cover the highlights of the Vatican with your guide
  • Admission tickets are included, so no need to purchase your own
  • Understand the iconic site’s rich centuries-old history
  • Observe St. Peter's Basilica from the exterior

What's Included

  • Vatican Museums guided group tour
  • Entrance on Vatican Museums
  • Entrance on Sistine Chapel
  • Pickup or drop-off
  • Food or drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Guided Tour of St.Peter's Basilica

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

    Meet your guide on top of the stairs of Via Tunisi. The guide will be holding a blue flag featuring the "Doooing Experience" logo. Please arrive at least 30 minutes earlier the starting time of your activity.

End point

  • Saint Peter's Square
    Piazza San Pietro, 00120

Itinerary

1

Vatican Museums

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

2

Sistine Chapel

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Wear clothing that covers the shoulders & knees, failure to comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
  • The Guided Tour inside St. Peter's Basilica is not included, but at the end of the tour you will be able to enter for free
  • Please be informed that, by decision of the Vatican, extraordinary maintenance works will be carried out on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel from 12 January to 31 March. During this period, a scaffolding structure will cover the entire wall, and The Last Judgment will not be visible.
  • the Sistine Chapel will not be available for tours on 9 and 10 January, due to Vatican scheduling.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

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based on 47 reviews
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stephanie_H, May 2024
Guide très sympa et très cultivée son nom Raffaella CANTONI très professionnelle elle a bien expliqué malgré le monde

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