Begin your day at the Vatican at the top of St. Peter's Basilica before touring the church itself. This is followed by a second highlights tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel on this exciting morning Vatican City experience.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 - 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Italian
Experience
Highlights
- Climb to the top of Michelangelo's Cupola
- Have a fully guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- Benefit from access to the Papal Crypts and Catacombs
- Get into the Vatican Museums fast with a priority access ticket
- Enjoy an immersive Sistine Chapel experience
Full description
Meet your expert Vatican guide by St. Peter's Square - a quick ascension by elevator later will carry you up to the top of the dome from where you can see all of Rome and far beyond Rome too. The views are absolutely spectacular.
Back on terra firma you will tour the entirety of St. Peter's Basilica - this in itself is rare as most other Rome tour operators do not include it in their Vatican tours.
Take a break before making the short walk to the comfortable customer center ahead of your second tour to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Genuine skip-the-line access means that you will be fast tracked to the artistic and archaeological masterpieces which make the Vatican Museums absolutely must-sees when in Rome.
Includes
- St. Peter's Basilica dome climb ticket
- Elevator ride part way to the summit
- Expert licensed St. Peter's Basilica tour guide
- Faster than fastest track Vatican Museums entrance
- Expert licensed Vatican Museums guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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Important information
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
- There is a strict dress code at the Vatican. Shoulders and knees must be covered for both women and men
- On the days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may be necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour. In the event the Papal Tombs underneath Saint Peter's Basilica should be closed, the tour of the Basilica itself is extended