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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Tour

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Overview

Enjoy the guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, and get skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Come across a striking variety of world-famous artworks on a guided tour of the Vatican. Take in the mesmerizing frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

Admire the beautiful Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, and discover one of the most beautiful sites in the world on this fantastic 3-hour tour of the Vatican with a reserved entrance. Let your guide bring the works of art to life at the Pinecone Courtyard, the Hall of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Candelabra.
Discover one of the largest churches in the world, St. Peter's Basilica, a sanctuary of faith and beauty that inspired several generations of pilgrims and art enthusiasts alike.

What's Included

  • Touristation Assistance – Viale Vaticano 95 (50 meters from the Vatican Museums entry).
  • Skip the line to the St. Peter's Basilica
  • Headsets
  • Food and drinks
  • Pick Up Service
  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Viale Vaticano
95, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican is a church designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo and Carlo Maderno, with piazza and fittings by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It is the largest church in the world. It has been described "the greatest of all churches of Christendom."

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Vatican Museums

They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries: Vatican museums has more than 20,000 artifacts in display, from the glories of ancient Greece and Egypt to Middle ages Renaissance works. Admire pine cone courtyard, Egypt and Etruscan collections, glorious tapestries, Gallery of Maps, painted ceilings and large scale frescoes by Raphael.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The most visited chapel in the world, seat of the conclave and a fascinating place to admire Michelangelo's frescoes.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

Catholic tradition holds that the basilica is the burial site of Saint Peter, chief among Jesus's apostles and also the first Bishop of Rome (Pope). Saint Peter's tomb is directly below the high altar of the basilica, also known as the Altar of the Confession. For this reason, many popes, cardinals, and bishops have been interred at St. Peter's since the Early Christian period. St. Peter's is famous as a place of pilgrimage and for its liturgical functions. The pope presides at a number of liturgies throughout the year both within the basilica or the adjoining St. Peter's Square. As a work of architecture, it is regarded as the greatest building of its age. St. Peter's is one of the four churches in the world that hold the rank of major Papal basilica, all four of which are in Rome, and is also one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.
  • Meet your guide and exchange your voucher at the Touristation Vaticano office Viale Vaticano 95, located 50 meters opposite the entrance of the Vatican Museums. Please arrive 15 minutes before the selected time.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica Tour?

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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica Tour?
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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Touristation Assistance – Viale Vaticano 95 (50 meters from the Vatican Museums entry).
  • Skip the line to the St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Headsets.
  • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Ticket.
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Pick Up Service.
  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Touristation Assistance – Viale Vaticano 95 (50 meters from the Vatican Museums entry).
  • Skip the line to the St. Peter's Basilica
  • Headsets
  • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Ticket
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • Food and drinks
  • Pick Up Service
  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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
  • The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.
  • Meet your guide and exchange your voucher at the Touristation Vaticano office Viale Vaticano 95, located 50 meters opposite the entrance of the Vatican Museums. Please arrive 15 minutes before the selected time.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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