Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica
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
- 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)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Meeting Location
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
1 hour 5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sphere within a Sphere (pass by)
Cortile della Pigna
25 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Stanze di Raffaello
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 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).
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 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)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
