This 3.5-hour walking tour includes all the must-see works in the Vatican Museums, such as Raphael's Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps, the Gallery of the Tapestry, Pine Courtyard, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
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 3.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
Experience
Highlights
- Skip the ticket lines at the entrance to the Vatican
- Explore the famous museums and see world-renowned masterpieces
- Marvel at the magnificent Sistine Chapel
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica and the famous "Pietà"
Full description
During a 3.5-hour walking tour, explore the masterpieces at the Vatican, including Raphael’s Rooms and St. Peter’s Basilica. Don’t waste your precious time waiting in ticket lines, spend it admiring the masterpieces of the Vatican Sate with the help of a professional guide.
Begin at the Vatican Museum. The impressive complex contains galleries, paintings, sculptures, frescoes, tapestries, and classical antiquities of Roman, Greek and Egyptian origin.
Visit Raphael's Rooms, the Pine Courtyard, the Gallery of the Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, Pio Clementine Museum and the Gallery of the Candelabra. Then proceed inside the stunning Sistine Chapel where you can admire Michelangelo’s world-famous frescos: "The Last Judgment" and "The Creation of Adam".
At the end of the tour, visit the largest church in Christendom, the St. Peter’s Basilica, where your guide will introduce you to the history of several artworks such as Michelangelo’s famous "La Pietà" sculpture, Bernini’s immense "Baldachino," and much more. The tour will conclude at St. Peter's Square.
Do not leave Rome without visiting the famous Vatican Museums. Whether you're a novice or an art veteran, the professional guides will provide a detailed guided tour.
Includes
- All admission fees
- Professional guide
- Headset
- Skip-the-ticket-line entry
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Tips
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Umbrellas
Know before you go
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour. If the cancellation is made less than 48 hours before the tour departure time, no refund will be given.
- St. Peter's Basilica may be closed to the public on Wednesday mornings due to the weekly Papal Audience. If this coincides with your tour, you will visit the Vatican Museums, Raphael's Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.
- Please ensure your knees and shoulders are covered. Both men and women may be refused entry in cases of failure to comply with this dress code.
- Groups have a maximum size of 18 people.
