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Best of the Vatican in one full day: Museums Sistine Chapel, Dome & more

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5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Don’t waste your valuable time waiting on lines to see the Vatican. Your guide will meet you outside the Vatican Museums and will escort you straight to the luxurious exhibitions. You’ll see the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. The Vatican Museum’s highlights include the stunning works of Raphael and Michelangelo that were collected by various Popes throughout the centuries. Moreover you will visit other parts of the Vatican you usually do not have time to see on the standard tours: the dome, the Pinacoteca and much more. You will have the possibility to take your lunch at the Vatican Museums restaurant (food not included in the tour price)

What's Included

  • Skip the line ticket
  • Private guide
  • Private transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Viale Vaticano
Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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Vatican Museums

Start your Vatican tour right away with your skip-the-line tickets. You’ll meet your guide just outside the Vatican Museums,and be escorted straight in to the breathtaking exhibits.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna

Your first stop is the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Stanze di Raffaello

Next you’ll see highlights of the impressive collections of the Vatican Museums, including the stunning works of Raphael and Michelangelo, collected by various Popes throughout the centuries.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Next, you’ll enter the glorious Sistine Chapel, where you’ll see Michelangelo's famous frescoes "The Last Judgment," and "The Creation of Adam."
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

The Dome of St. Peter's Basilica is best seen from an up-close perspective. A short lift ride will take you to the main level inside the vault. From here, you’ll have a fantastic view of the staggering mosaics and stunning elaborate embellishments. This view affords the best perspective to appreciate the artisans’ skills and techniques used to create such intricate work.Climb up the 281 steps to the highest point of the Dome for one of the best views of the entire city of Rome, and your guide will show you landmarks and points of interest from this birds-eye view.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

When you return to ground level, you’ll explore St. Peter’s Basilica, and you’ll see Michelangelo's famous Pietà, the only piece of work he ever signed. You’ll learn how Michelangelo was chosen over his peers for the distinct honor to paint St. Peter’s heavenly arch. Then, you’ll visit the underground ecclesiastical tomb, where many Popes have been buried over the centuries. You will also explore the various houses of prayer, and shrouded graves.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

The tour will end at St Peter's square.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Obelisco Vaticano

One of the 13 egyptians obelisks of Rome, probably the most mysterious.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of the Vatican in one full day: Museums Sistine Chapel, Dome & more?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • Skip the line ticket
  • Private guide
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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