Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica

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Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica

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Duration
3 h to 4 h
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Guide languages
English

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Overview

Our Complete Vatican Tour gives you the best of the museum's collections and an in-depth understanding of the art, architecture, and history contained within the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. The specially curated itinerary ensures that you see the most famous attractions as well as lesser-known gems in just over 3 hours. With skip-the-line tickets to both the Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica there is no quicker or more accessible way to see the best of the Vatican.

Prefer a laid-back afternoon experience? Book the Vatican Express Tour with Sistine Chapel for a relaxed visit after the crowds have left for the day (St. Peter's Basilica not included).

What's included

Local English-speaking guide
Gallery of the Maps
Raphael Rooms
St. Peter’s Square (Early Access & Complete Vatican options only)
Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Gallery of the Tapestries
Gallery of the Candelabra
Pinecone Courtyard
Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons
Skip-the-line ticket for St. Peter's Basilica (Early Access & Complete Vatican options only)

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

What you will do

Vatican Museums
Enjoy our specially designed route showing you all the famous works along with our favorite lesser-known sights.
1 h 5 min
Sphere within a Sphere
Entering the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard, you'll pass a large bronze statue symbolizing the emergence of the new world from the old designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro.
Pass by, no stop
Cortile della Pigna
Your stops include the Belvedere Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries and amazing views of St Peter's Basilica all in one incredibly planned itinerary.
25 min
Stanze di Raffaello
Visit the Raphael Rooms, widely considered to be among the most beautifully-frescoed interiors on earth.
30 min
Stop 5
Guided tour & Photo Stop
Pass by, no stop
Sistine Chapel
Step inside the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes. Your guide can’t speak inside, but before they take you in they’ll tell you what to look for and give you the surprisingly acrimonious story behind the famous room. Soak up the little details like Michelangelo’s self-portrait and hidden insults in the Last Judgement.
45 min
St. Peter's Basilica
Skip-the-line into St. Peter's using a special, group-only door. Listen to your guide explain the story behind the church's 120-year construction and learn about the precious art and treasures inside. Please Note: Access to the Basilica is not included in the Vatican Express option.
30 min

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Touristation Cappella Sistina, Viale Vaticano 95, 00192 Roma RM.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Antico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM.

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesday mornings. It is subject to other closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days we will instead explore more of the Vatican Museums' galleries.
All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.
Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.