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Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel with timed entry. Choose an option with or without access to St. Peter’s Basilica. Licensed guide; headsets provided.

Highlights

• Timed entry to the Vatican Museums for a smoother start and less waiting.
• Guided route through the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and Sistine Chapel.
• Led by a licensed guide who explains key works and hidden details.
• Optional access to St. Peter’s Basilica—choose the option that suits you.
• Headsets provided so you hear every word clearly without crowding.

Description

Meet your licensed guide near the Vatican Museums entrance and begin with timed entry to streamline arrival. Pick up your headsets and follow a clear, well-paced route through the highlights. Start in the Pinecone Courtyard and the Pio-Clementino collection, home to ancient masterpieces that shaped Renaissance art. Pause at the Laocoön and the Apollo Belvedere—works that inspired Michelangelo and defined classical ideals. Continue through the Gallery of Tapestries and the spectacular Gallery of Maps, where Italy unfolds in vivid blues and greens. Your guide explains techniques, symbols, and the stories behind each hall so you know what you’re seeing and why it matters. Enter the Raphael Rooms to admire frescoes such as The School of Athens. Learn how Raphael worked for the popes, the rivalries that fueled creativity, and the details you might miss on your own. Reach the Sistine Chapel for a focused visit. Before you enter, your guide shares key context so you can appreciate Michelangelo’s ceiling and The Last Judgement in the required quiet. If you select the option with St. Peter’s Basilica access, proceed to St. Peter’s Basilica. Inside, explore at your own pace with orientation from your guide—see Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, the side chapels, and the vast nave. (The visit inside the Basilica is self-guided.) If you choose the option without Basilica access, your guided tour ends at the Museums/Chapel exit with tips for visiting St. Peter’s Square independently. Throughout, the focus is clarity, comfort, and content: timed entry, expert storytelling from a licensed guide, and headsets for clear audio. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the artworks, the artists, and the history that connects them—Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and (optionally) St. Peter’s Basilica—covered in an efficient, engaging itinerary.

Includes

Timed entry ticket to the Vatican Museums Entry to the Sistine Chapel Guided tour of the Museums, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel Licensed guide (language as booked) Headsets to hear the guide clearly Assistance at the meeting point All booking fees and taxes

Important Information

• On very rare occasions St. Peter’s Basilica access is subject to security and liturgical closures.
• All visitors pass through security checks. Large backpacks and luggage are not allowed. Allow extra time.
• Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Basilica and Sistine Chapel.
• No flash photography in the Sistine Chapel. Respect quiet zones.
• Not all areas are wheelchair accessible. Please contact us before booking if you need assistance.
• Bring ID for access to St. Peter's Basilica
• Entrance is time-sensitive – please arrive on time.
• If you have disabilities or health needs, please mention them when booking.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund