Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica

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Explore the vast art collection of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica on this guided tour with skip-the-line access.In a group, your expert guide will lead you through key highlights such as the Pio Clementino Hall, the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere statues, the Gallery of Maps, the Candelabra Gallery, and the Gallery of Tapestries. Step into the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo's iconic masterpiece, "The Last Judgment." Next, enjoy a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, the world’s most important Christian church, where you can admire Michelangelo's renowned Pietà and Bernini's magnificent Baldachin Altar.The tour concludes in St. Peter's Square, where you can take in the stunning view of Michelangelo's towering Cupola and Bernini's famous double Colonnade.

Highlights

You'll marvel at Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" in the Sistine Chapel, a world-famous Renaissance masterpiece
The Vatican Museums' treasures include the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere statues for you to admire
You'll explore the Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries with their impressive artistic details
St. Peter's Basilica houses Michelangelo's moving Pietà sculpture, which you can see up close
Bernini's magnificent Baldachin Altar in St
Peter's Basilica is a highlight of your Vatican visit

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Facilities

Free cancellation

mobile

4 hours

Available in English

What's included

Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)

Not included

Food and drinks

Where you'll meet

Please meet in front of the clothing store "Lolita".

Operated by

TU Italia Srl

Important information

Accessibility: * The group tour itinerary is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties or small children in strollers Not allowed: * No large umbrellas, large backpacks or sharp objects are allowed Know in advance: * Every Wednesday, St. Peter's Basilica is closed in the morning due to the Papal Audience. Therefore, the guide will adapt the itinerary inside the Vatican Museums accordingly and provide you with all the necessary information about the Basilica. At the end of the visit, the guide will also provide you with tickets to enter the Basilica at the first available time of the day, approximately from 2:00 pm onwards * Knees and shoulders must be covered * Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking * By booking this tour, you will avoid the long queues to enter the Vatican Museums * It's recommended to arrive on time to make the most of your tour, respecting all the participants and with no risk of missing the tour. Remember to bring: * You'll need to present a valid ID or a copy of your passport