- Sistine Chapel - The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, the chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it between 1473 and 1481.
This self-guided tour is ideal for those who want to take their time and not be restricted by a guided tour. Save time with fast-track skip-the-line entrance tickets, browse the galleries at your own pace, and visit the magnificent Sistine Chapel at a time that suits you. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo.
- Vatican Museums - The Vatican Museums are the public art and sculpture museums in the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by popes throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
- St. Peter’s Basilica - The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply Saint Peter’s Basilica, is a church built in the Renaissance style located in Vatican City, the papal enclave which is within the city of Rome.
- Skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums
- Guided tour of the St. Peter’s Basilica (excluding the 2.5-hour tour)
- Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
- Headsets provided
- Access to bathroom facilities
- Recharging station for mobile devices
- Professional tour guide included
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Embark on a three-hour guided stroll around Vatican Museums and other key landmarks in one of the most sacred cities in Christendom. This incredible journey covers Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Candelabra, Rooms of Pio Clementino, Gallery of the Tapestries, Raphael’s Rooms, and a comprehensive tour of the Sistine Chapel, among other corridors of Vatican’s galleries.
✔ Avail a guide fluent in your language of choice to wander through the vast chambers of the Vatican Museums.
✔ Witness Michelangelo’s magnum opus in the Sistine Chapel.
✔Get a glimpse of St. Peter’s Basilica from the outside.
Subsequently, without the presence of a guide, cruise through the grand design of St. Peter’s Basilica at a pace that suits you, admiring highlights including Bernini’s main altar and Michelangelo’s stunning ‘La Pieta.’
- All visitors must go through a security checkpoint similar to that of an airport. During peak season, security lines can take up to 30 minutes to clear.
- To visit the Vatican’s attractions, visitors must adhere to a rigorous dress code that requires shoulders and knees to be covered at all times. If you do not comply, you may be denied access.
- The Raphael Rooms are only open for the English tour at 8:30 a.m.
- St. Peter’s Basilica is closed on Easter Sunday and other religious holidays, as well as on December 25 and 31, and every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The tour will be provided in different parts of the Vatican Museums during these times.
- Please note that skip-the-line entrance is included only for the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. For St. Peter’s Basilica, you might be asked to wait in a line
- Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider
- No refund will be issued for latecomers
- The Vatican can get very crowded all year round. April to June and September to October are high-season months
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
