Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Square Guided Tour
Overview
Discover the treasures of the Vatican on this guided tour.
Marvel at the wonderful Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's Last Judgment.
Hear the stories behind the renowned School of Athens.
Learn about the marvelous St. Peter's Basilica from the outside.
What's Included
- Entrance on Sistine Chapel
- Entrance on Vatican Museums
- Vatican Museums guided group tour
- Pickup or drop-off
- Food or drinks
- Gratuities
- Guided Tour of St.Peter's Basilica
Meeting Location
Via Tunisi
4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 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
- Wear clothing that covers the shoulders & knees, failure to comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
- The Guided Tour inside St. Peter's Basilica is not included, but at the end of the tour you will be able to enter for free
- Please be informed that, by decision of the Vatican, extraordinary maintenance works will be carried out on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel from 12 January to 31 March. During this period, a scaffolding structure will cover the entire wall, and The Last Judgment will not be visible.
- The Sistine Chapel will not be available for tours on 9 and 10 January, due to Vatican scheduling.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Entrance on Sistine Chapel.
- Entrance on Vatican Museums.
- Vatican Museums guided group tour.
- Pickup or drop-off.
- Food or drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Guided Tour of 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 Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Square 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 Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Square 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
- Entrance on Sistine Chapel
- Entrance on Vatican Museums
- Vatican Museums guided group tour
- Pickup or drop-off
- Food or drinks
- Gratuities
- Guided Tour of 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
- Wear clothing that covers the shoulders & knees, failure to comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
- The Guided Tour inside St. Peter's Basilica is not included, but at the end of the tour you will be able to enter for free
- Please be informed that, by decision of the Vatican, extraordinary maintenance works will be carried out on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel from 12 January to 31 March. During this period, a scaffolding structure will cover the entire wall, and The Last Judgment will not be visible.
- the Sistine Chapel will not be available for tours on 9 and 10 January, due to Vatican scheduling.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
