Vatican Tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peter Basilica
Overview
Uncover the beauty of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with our expert guides. As the Vatican Museums are the home of roughly 70,000 arts, it is impossible to visit everything in
one day.
What's Included
- Fast track entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Recharging station for your devices
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Headsets for groups more than 5 people
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter’s Basilica (only if the passage is open)
- Tour guide
- St. Peter is closed on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM-01:00 PM and on December 24 and 31.
Meeting Location
Via Mocenigo
15, 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
Book Online
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Vatican City
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Sistine Chapel
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Dress code: Shoulders and knees must be covered
- Both men and women must cover their shoulders and knees
- St. Peter's is closed on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM-01:00 PM and on December 24 and 31. During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums
- The Vatican can be very crowded all year round All visitors must pass through an airport-style security check. During high season, the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
- St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel can close without notice on rare occasions. If this happens, your guide will take you to tour the Vatican Museums and/or the Sistine Chapel/St Peter's Basilica instead
- Travelers with disability are eligible for free tickets
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Fast track entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.
- Recharging station for your devices.
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel.
- Headsets for groups more than 5 people.
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter’s Basilica (only if the passage is open).
- Tour guide.
- St. Peter is closed on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM-01:00 PM and on December 24 and 31.
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.
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 Vatican Tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peter Basilica is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Dress code: Shoulders and knees must be covered
- Both men and women must cover their shoulders and knees
- St. Peter's is closed on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM-01:00 PM and on December 24 and 31. During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums
- The Vatican can be very crowded all year round All visitors must pass through an airport-style security check. During high season, the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
- St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel can close without notice on rare occasions. If this happens, your guide will take you to tour the Vatican Museums and/or the Sistine Chapel/St Peter's Basilica instead
- Travelers with disability are eligible for free tickets
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel & St Peter 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
- Fast track entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Recharging station for your devices
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Headsets for groups more than 5 people
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter’s Basilica (only if the passage is open)
- Tour guide
- St. Peter is closed on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM-01:00 PM and on December 24 and 31.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Dress code: Shoulders and knees must be covered
- Both men and women must cover their shoulders and knees
- St. Peter's is closed on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM-01:00 PM and on December 24 and 31. During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums
- The Vatican can be very crowded all year round All visitors must pass through an airport-style security check. During high season, the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
- St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel can close without notice on rare occasions. If this happens, your guide will take you to tour the Vatican Museums and/or the Sistine Chapel/St Peter's Basilica instead
- Travelers with disability are eligible for free tickets
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
