Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour
At a glance
Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour is a 3h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Brastours. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 733 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $131.71 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Free device charging station at the meeting point, Vatican Museums skip-the-line entry ticket, St. Peter's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket.
Highlights
- Rated 4.5/5 by 733 travellers
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Visit the Vatican Museums on this guided tour with skip-the-line guaranteed. Discover St. Peter's Basilica and marvel at the works of Michelangelo and Bernini.
Begin your guided walking tour at the Vatican Museums, with their immense collection built by the Popes throughout the centuries, and discover one of the world's most remarkable art collections.
See the Pio Clementino Hall, the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere. Marvel at works by ancient cartographers in the Gallery of Maps and wander the Candelabra Gallery and the Gallery of Tapestries.
Go inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's legendary frescoes.
Follow your guide inside St. Peter's Basilica, the most important Christian church in the world, which houses the Pietà, Michelangelo's incredible masterpiece, and the monumental St. Peter's Baldachin, designed by Bernini.
The tour will end in the magnificent St. Peter's Square, dominated by Michelangelo's imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini's double Colonnade.
What's included
What's included
- Free device charging station at the meeting point
- Vatican Museums skip-the-line entry ticket
- St. Peter's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket
- Sistine Chapel illustrated factsheet
- Official Vatican headsets
- Sistine Chapel skip-the-line entry ticket
- Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
Not included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The smallest sovereign state in the world, kingdom of Christianity and governed by the Pope.
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Stop 2 · 1h
The immense art collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries and the Vatican Galleries.
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Stop 3 · 20m
The largest complex of the Vatican Museums, with the Belvedere Apollo and the magnificent Laocoön.
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Stop 4 · 10m
A bronze masterpiece by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, in the Pigna courtyard, that rotates over a period of time.
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Stop 5 · 10m
Frescoed with 40 giant geographical maps of the various Italian regions and of the main cities.
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Stop 6 · 20m
The frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s masterpiece.
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Stop 7 · 30m
The most important Christian church in the world, which houses the Pietà, Michelangelo's incredible masterpiece, and the monumental St. Peter's Baldachin, designed by Bernini.
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Stop 8 · 15m
Dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini’s double Colonnade.
Meeting point
Brastours Office.
15 minutes prior the departure time.
No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is forbidden to bring metal objects, big bags and animals (assistance dogs allowed).
- It is not permitted to wear shorts, miniskirts and have uncovered shoulders.
- Tour not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
- As per the new security provisions, an ID may be required.
- Should St. Peter’s Basilica be closed or not accessible within the scheduled time, the tour will include the Raphael's Rooms or the explanation of the Basilica from outside.
- The Raphael's Rooms are usually not included in the tour and are visited only when the Vatican makes the internal itinerary mandatory.
- The Basilica is not included on Wednesday morning due to the Papal Audience. It is included in July, August and when the audience is held indoors.
- No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $131.71 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Free device charging station at the meeting point; Vatican Museums skip-the-line entry ticket; St. Peter's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket; Sistine Chapel illustrated factsheet; Official Vatican headsets; Sistine Chapel skip-the-line entry ticket.
Where does it start?
Brastours Office. 15 minutes prior the departure time. No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 733 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
