Tickets Only for Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Overview

The Vatican is a small independent city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy. It is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and the home of the Pope. The Vatican is home to some of the most famous works of art in the world, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.

A Vatican tour is a great way to see these amazing works of art and learn about the history of the Catholic Church. Tours typically start in the Vatican Museums, which house a vast collection of ancient sculptures, paintings, and other artifacts. The highlight of the Vatican Museums is the Sistine Chapel, which is famous for its ceiling frescoes painted by Michelangelo.

After the Vatican Museums, tours typically continue to St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world. St. Peter’s Basilica is home to many important works of art, including Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldacchino.

A Vatican tour is a great way to learn about the history and culture of the Catholic Church. It is also a chance to see some of the most famous works of art in the world. If you are planning a trip to Rome, be sure to include a Vatican tour in your itinerary.

Here are some tips for planning your Vatican tour:

Looking to go solo and explore the Vatican museums at your own pace? This option is for you. Meet up with a local host to redeem your ticket and enjoy fast-track entrance into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Admire the impressive works of Carravaggio, DaVinci, and Raphael that hang in the Pinacoteca.
Discover the best of Renaissance sculpture in the Pio Clementino Museum. Walk in the footsteps of the Pope(s) as you explore the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms at your own pace.

What's Included

Inclusions

Escorted access to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Exclusions

St. Peter’s Basilica tickets
Audio guide
Live guide

Meeting And Pickup

Via Tunisi

Roma RM, Italy

Meet your guide outside the souvenir shop on Via Tunisi. The shop is located approximately 150m north of the entrance to the Vatican Museums (heading down the steps). You will see a purple Flag outside the shop. From Ottaviano Metro Station: walk west on Viale Giulio Cesare 4 blocks and make a left (south) on Via Tunisi. The meeting point will be on the right side of the street.

End point
St Peter’s Square

Need to Know

Tip: Watch out for the only painting by Vincent Van Gogh that graces the Vatican Museums – his very own rendition of The Pieta.
Pro Tip: Ask for a map of the Vatican Museums at the ticket office. This is free of charge.
It is recommended to choose an early time slot to avoid the crowds.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check; although skip the line tickets are included, on busy days there may be a queue to do in order to pass through security check
In the event that single tickets are not available, you will enter both the Colosseum and the Roman Forum with a group. Our staff at the meeting point will notify you if this eventuality arises
Please have an ID with you

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time

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