Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peters Basilica Guided Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Skip the lines to the the Vatican Museums, discover history, artifacts and papal treasures at the galleries and you will arrive at the Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo's Last Judgment. Explore an iconic landmark like no other in this city full of them! Visit the Basilica of San Pietro with our top-rated guide, who will tell you about the history and birth of the largest Basilica in the world. Admire works such as the Pietà by Michelangelo and the majestic Baldacchino by Bernini.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please come inside the CheckandGo Tours office to check-in at the desk. The activity provider's office is in the parallel street at the entrance of the Vatican Museums. Tickets have a strict entrance time. Latecomers will be refused entry.

End Point

End point

The basilica may be subject to unscheduled closings and late openings for religious ceremonies. As these are often last-minute, the Vatican's administration don't always notify local tour providers. In this case, you will be offered another date

Language Offered

Russian-GUIDE

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Vatican Museums
Visit to one of the most famous museums in the world, go behind-the-scenes at the Vatican Museums. Your guide will share their knowledge as you explore this incredible site - its history, architecture, and artworks.
Duration: 135 mins
2. Sistine Chapel
Get an up-close look at Michelangelo’s famed artwork in the Sistine Chapel, home to some of history’s greatest masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment.
Duration: 10 mins
3. St. Peter's Basilica
The guided tour will begin with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica where you can admire works by great artists such as Michelangelo’s Pietá and the Baldachin altar by Bernini
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Children have to have their ID with them as proof of age to be presented upon entry to the museums.

Top-rated guides

Guided Tour Of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Headsets provided exclusively by the Vatican to hear the guide clearly

Priority access ticket to the Vatican Museums

Some areas may close without notice due to Vatican events; we will adjust plans offer alternatives

Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica

Exclusion

Lunch

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation

Access to the dome is not included

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please arrive on time. Latecomers will neither be accommodated nor refunded.

Certain areas of the attractions may be closed due to religious events or national holidays.

The capacity regulations and security checks may delay your visit.

The service provider is not liable for cancelations and changes due to unfavorable weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

The exact times of your visit may be subject to changes.

Large bags, backpacks and suitcases are not allowed. Only small bags are allowed. The attractions do not have cloakrooms.

Reduced ticket holders (visitors under 18 years of age or students) must present a valid document. Students must also present a valid student document as proof of eligibility for the reduced ticket.

Even if your ticket is a Skip the Line ticket, due to the mandatory security checks conducted by the museum security you may face a minor setback of 20 - 30 minutes

The Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica maintains a strict dress code year-round. All visitors must have their shoulders covered and pants/skirts must come to the knee.

It is not permitted to pass from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter’s Basilica with strollers; therefore, they must be left at the free storage service provided by the Vatican Museums.

Please be aware that some sections may close without prior notice due to religious celebrations or Vatican events. Should this occur, we will do our utmost to adapt the itinerary and offer alternative areas to ensure the best possible experience.

This activity is not recommended for participants with reduced mobility and wheelchair users.

Please inform us if a member of your party has a disability or disability card

Supplied by Checkandgo Tours

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