Vatican & St Peter’s Basilica: Must-Sees in 3 Hrs
At a glance
Vatican & St Peter’s Basilica: Must-Sees in 3 Hrs is a 3h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Emotion.tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 240 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $113.38 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Skip-the-line headsets pickup, Skip-the-line ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, 3 hours tour with an expert guide.
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 240 travellers
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Fill your visit to the Vatican with extra meaning, history and interesting facts with an expert guide. Enjoy a comfortable group experience with a maximum of 15 guests. Step inside the most important galleries and rooms, such as the Gallery of the Maps, Pio-Clementino Museum to discover the world's most significant collection of art.
This tour lets you into the secrets of the art works, following the intriguing history of the state of the Holy See, revealing the background stories about its great treasures. Admission is included and will allow you to enter the Vatican without having to wait in a long line at the entrance.
What's included
What's included
- Skip-the-line headsets pickup
- Skip-the-line ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- 3 hours tour with an expert guide
- Skip-the-line entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
Not included
- Most group itinerary is set by the Vatican. We don't visit Raffael's Rooms in groups.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
The museum displays cover a good 5 miles / 7 kilometers however and it’s said that if you were to dedicate just one minute to each exhibit it would take 12 years to see the whole collection! Join our tour to follow a selective route covering the most significant events in the history of the Vatican and taking in key exhibits such as Sistine Chapel, the Gallery of the Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Candelabras, the Pinecone Courtyard and other.
Hear the fascinating story of the state of the Holy See, where the conclave is held to elect a new pope and the meaning of the name of the head of the Vatican.
Discover the history and distinguishing features of works by Italian geniuses Raphael, Pinturicchio, Perugino and Botticelli, among others; the meaning of the divine frescoes by Michelangelo "Separation of Light from Darkness", "Creation of the Sun, Moon and Plants", "Separation of Land and Water” and "Creation of Fish and Birds". -
Stop 2 · 15m
Sistine Chapel - Michelangelo's celebrated masterpiece, and part of the cultural deposit for all mankind. The ceiling of the chapel portrays the creation of Adam and includes paintings of the Last Judgment while wall frescoes depict the life of Moses and Christ.
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Stop 3 · 30m
You will visit the most majestic and sumptuous basilica of the Catholic Church and you will see Michelangelo’s Pieta’, one of the most beautiful sculptures in the history of art, and the sculptor’s only signed work.
Meeting point
Your guide will wait for you with the sign Emotion.club at the corner of Caffe Vaticano at Viale Vaticano 100 (or Via Tunisi 2 which is the same building) at the top of the steps. Across the street you will see the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The closest Metro stop is Ottaviano, Line A.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- To visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, also St. Peter’s Basilica, your clothing must cover your shoulders, knees and neckline.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Vatican & St Peter’s Basilica: Must-Sees in 3 Hrs take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $113.38 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?
Skip-the-line headsets pickup; Skip-the-line ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel; 3 hours tour with an expert guide; Skip-the-line entrance to St. Peter's Basilica.
Where does it start?
Your guide will wait for you with the sign Emotion.club at the corner of Caffe Vaticano at Viale Vaticano 100 (or Via Tunisi 2 which is the same building) at the top of the steps. Across the street you will see the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The closest Metro stop is…
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.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 240 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
