Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Guided Tour
Overview
• See Michelangelo's miraculous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
• Admire the masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and more.
• Travel through centuries of ancient history.
• Explore ancient civilizations from Europe and beyond.
• Visit the Belvedere Courtyard and the Octagonal.
What's Included
- Access to St Peter's Basilica
- Priority entrance tickets
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Tour Guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica
- Guided tour inside St. Peter's Basilica
Meeting Location
Via Tunisi
5a, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
00120
Vatican City
The guided tour will conclude at the Sistine Chapel. At the end of the tour, you will receive your entry tickets to visit St. Peter's Basilica, where you can continue with a self-guided visit at your own pace.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Please note that St. Peter's Basilica is an active parish and is therefore subject to unforeseen closures for spiritual celebrations. In such cases we will, if possible, contact you in advance with an alternative tour time or itinerary.
- Please note: All guests must go through an airport-style security check. During peak seasons, the wait time at security check can be up to 30 minutes.
- Please Note: We are not responsible for partial closures within the Vatican Museums or the Sistine Chapel. No refunds will be provided if specific areas are closed due to special events. Refunds will only be issued if the entire site is closed and the visit cannot take place.
- Visitors with a disability certificate of 67% or more enter the Vatican Museums for free. If the visitor is not self-sufficient, one companion also enters for free. These free tickets cannot be booked online and do not require a reservation. Simply go directly to the Vatican Museums entrance
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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- Access to St Peter's Basilica.
- Priority entrance tickets.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Tour Guide.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica.
- Guided tour inside St. Peter's Basilica.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Guided Tour 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 Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Guided Tour 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
- Access to St Peter's Basilica
- Priority entrance tickets
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Tour Guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica
- Guided tour inside St. Peter's Basilica
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Please note that St. Peter's Basilica is an active parish and is therefore subject to unforeseen closures for spiritual celebrations. In such cases we will, if possible, contact you in advance with an alternative tour time or itinerary.
- Please note: All guests must go through an airport-style security check. During peak seasons, the wait time at security check can be up to 30 minutes.
- Please Note: We are not responsible for partial closures within the Vatican Museums or the Sistine Chapel. No refunds will be provided if specific areas are closed due to special events. Refunds will only be issued if the entire site is closed and the visit cannot take place.
- Visitors with a disability certificate of 67% or more enter the Vatican Museums for free. If the visitor is not self-sufficient, one companion also enters for free. These free tickets cannot be booked online and do not require a reservation. Simply go directly to the Vatican Museums entrance
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
