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See artistic masterpieces on an English language guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Pass the long lines to get a complete Vatican City experience!

Highlights

• Skip the long lines to the main monuments of the Vatican City
• Marvel at masterpieces of art from Ancient Greece and the Renaissance
• Explore the Vatican Museums with your English-speaking guide
• Learn about different artistic techniques and the rivalry between artists
• See mosaics, golden ceilings, and memorable statues at St. Peter's Basilica

Description

Save precious time while in Rome with skip-the-line access to the popular monuments of the Vatican City on this 3-hour English guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with your English-speaking expert guide.  Follow a meticulously designed itinerary to see the best of the city-state and admire priceless treasures such as the massive bronze statue in the Pinecone Courtyard and the historic maps in the Vatican Museum's dedicated Gallery of Maps. Look at the enigmatic sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons, and discuss techniques used by different artists with your guide. Marvel at Michelangelo's miraculous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, and get inside details about the 4 years of back-breaking labor it took to complete. Conclude your tour inside St. Peter’s Basilica. Witness the incomparable grandeur of its mosaics, golden ceilings, gigantic statues, and the spectacular dome (dome climb not included).

Includes

Skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-line entrance to St. Peter's Basilica All entrance and reservation fees English-speaking professional guide Headsets Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point

Important Information

• St. Peter's Basilica is an active parish subject to unforeseen closures due to religious events. In these cases, we run an extended tour of the museums and Sistine Chapel including areas normally not seen on the tour. 2025 is the Jubilee year, closures can happen without further notice. No refunds are issued for unexpected closures. • All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
• The first portion of the itinerary is quite fast-paced and not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
• All visitors must have their knees and shoulders covered in the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica.
• Bags bigger than 40x35x15 cm, tripods are not allowed in the Museums and must be stored in the cloakroom. Be aware that the cloakroom is a 20-minute walk from where the tour ends.
• No large umbrellas.
• Powerbanks are not permitted inside the museums, please leave these at your accommodations.
• 3 hour English tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund