Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

See the highlights of Vatican City with an expert guide, visiting the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Head inside the world’s largest collection of private art with an expert guide, and see for yourself why the Vatican is a mecca for millions of travelers. Explore intriguing sites and then visit the Sistine Chapel to see incredible frescoes by Michelangelo. Continue your tour as you enter St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access. Admire even more Renaissance masterpieces inside the beautiful church as you appreciate Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ and Bernini’s altar covering. Rub the toes of the statue of St. Peter for the chance to receive some good luck! Before you start, our multilingual staff will welcome you to our fully equipped, air-conditioned offices.

Meeting and Pickup

Redemption Instructions

• Entrance will be free of charge on World Tourism Day. You’ll pay 7 euros (payable direct) for the advance booking fee to skip the line and use the headsets on this day • Luggage storage NOT available • Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security. A dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums and knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • We cannot predict when individual museums will be crowded. In general long lines are common at major attractions in summer, on most weekends, and during peak travel periods throughout the year (Christmas, Easter, local holidays). Our skip-the-line tickets enable you to skip the line if indeed there is one. Unfortunately there is no way to foresee which days and times will produce lines, and which will not.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Headsets to hear your guide better (Tours over 10 persons)

Welcoming staff at comfortable office

Fast track entrance tickets

Free Wi-Fi & Recharging station at the meeting point

Exclusion

Gratuities/Tips

Hotel pickup and drop-off

St. Peter's Basilica is closed Wednesdays: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security

Luggage storage NOT available

We are sorry to inform you that this tour is NOT wheelchair accessible. Vatican Museums provide wheelchairs free of charge in the main lobby. You can easily pick one up after you enter, before starting your own independent visit. If you are looking for a guided tour with wheelchair access, we recommend booking our private tours so a guide can lead you through the alternate routes

All students should have their student identity card in order to get the discount for the admission fee.

Pets are NOT allowed

St. Peter's Basilica is closed during the following times: Wednesdays: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, December 24 and 31 During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums

St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel close without notice on rare occasions; if this happens, your guide will take you to tour the Vatican Museums and/or the Sistine Chapel/St Peter's Basilica/Raphael Rooms instead

Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.