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Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel, with access to St. Peter’s Basilica. Licensed guide, timed entry, headsets provided.

Highlights

• Guided visit to Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel
• Passageway access to St. Peter’s Basilica (when available)
• Early morning and small-group options (max 10)
• Licensed expert guide; headsets for clear audio
• Timed entry to streamline arrival

Description

Enter the Vatican Museums with timed entry and discover one of the world’s great art collections before the busiest hours. Your licensed guide leads a clear, well-paced route through highlights and hidden details, so you spend more time looking and less time waiting. Begin in the Pinecone Courtyard and move through the Gallery of Maps and Tapestry Hall, where your guide explains symbols, techniques, and the stories behind the works. In the Raphael Rooms, pause at The School of Athens and other masterpieces to see how power, faith, and rivalry shaped the Renaissance. Continue to the Sistine Chapel for a quiet, focused look at Michelangelo’s ceiling and The Last Judgement. With headsets provided, you’ll hear every explanation while you take in the frescoes at your own pace. From the Museums, head to St. Peter’s Basilica with your guide. Admire Bernini’s Baldachin, Michelangelo’s Pietà, and the scale of the nave—an essential part of any Vatican visit. Access to the Basilica is included, adding the perfect finish to your experience. This is a small-group guided tour designed for clarity and comfort: • Licensed expert guide who tells the stories behind the art • Timed entry to streamline arrival • Headsets so commentary is clear without crowding • Balanced route that covers key galleries without rushing You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the artworks, the artists who created them, and the history that connects them—from Raphael’s perspective in the papal apartments to Michelangelo’s vision in the Sistine Chapel and the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica. What you’ll see: • Vatican Museums highlights (Pinecone Courtyard, Tapestries, Gallery of Maps) • Raphael Rooms (including The School of Athens) • Sistine Chapel (ceiling and The Last Judgement) • St. Peter’s Basilica (Baldachin, Pietà, main altar) Why choose this tour: • Clear, structured route that covers the essentials • Engaging commentary from a licensed guide • More personal feel with a small group • Practical details handled: timed entry and headsets provided Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time. Dress respectfully for religious sites (shoulders and knees covered). All visitors pass through security screening. Photography is restricted inside the Sistine Chapel.

Includes

Timed entry ticket to the Vatican Museums Entry to the Sistine Chapel Access to St. Peter’s Basilica Licensed, English-speaking guide Guided tour of the Museums, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel Headsets to hear the guide clearly Small-group (max 10) Meeting point assistance All booking fees and taxes

Important Information

• If you book the Basilica access option, send full names and dates of birth (as on ID) for all participants in advance. Without this, Basilica entry can’t be guaranteed. On rare occasions the Sistine Chapel passage to St. Peter’s Basilica may be closed. If open, your guide will lead you through.Entrance is time-sensitive. Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time. Late arrivals are not eligible for a refund. Dress code for holy sites: shoulders and knees covered.Security screening is mandatory (airport-style). No knives, aerosol sprays, glass bottles, tripods, or large umbrellas. Bring a valid photo ID matching the booking name(s). Accessibility/health needs: tell us when booking so we can advise the best option. Bags & strollers: large items are not allowed inside; a cloakroom is available but may add time. Meeting point details are on your voucher. If you’re running late, contact us using the number on your voucher.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund