A truly complete Vatican experience with a small group tour.
Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in a truly personal way, with an experienced and licensed guide in a 3 hour walking tour.
Discover all the secrets about the favorite artists of Renaissance and Baroque Popes,combine the with a small group and you have a recipe for sight-seeing perfection!
Raphael, Perugino, Botticelli and Pinturicchio are just some of the finest Italian painters you’ll meet on your tour between the halls of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll finally admire the breathtaking Giudizio Universale, Michelangelo’s masterpiece.
You will then enter the magnificent Basilica of Saint Peter, where your guide will share the secrets behind the Burial of Saint Peter, Bernini’s Baldacchino and Michelangelo’s Pietà.
Leaving the Church, gripped by all this beauty, you’ll be welcomed in Saint Peter’s Square by stunning statues of the Apostles, Saints and Martires dominating the façade of the basilica and Bernini’s Colonnato.
Our Complete Vatican Tour goes beyond to give you a real insight into the Vatican City, join us on this amazing journey throughout the time.
Please note: The entrance ticket of the museum and basilica is NOT included. The ticket of the museum varies from €21 to €25 depending on book ahead time and €1.50/ per person for the Basilica. Your entrance is guaranteed and you will get an email with all the details.
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Details
TOUR INFO
Meeting point
In front of Caffè Vaticano, viale Vaticano 100
(opposite Musei Vaticani)
When
Monday to Saturday
Time
8.45 AM
3.00 PM

Booking conditions
€49 per person
Fully licensed guide
Duration: 3 hours
Meals
Tips
Entrance ticket to the museum: from €21 depending on book ahead time
Entrance ticket to St. Peter Basilica: €1.50 per person
You may cancel your booking any time before the tour date by writing an email to [email protected]
Cancellations need to be made at least 72 hrs before the start of your tour, and the company holds the right to keep 10% of your down payment.
A 50% refund will be given to cancellations received between 48-72 hours before the start of your paid tour (semi-private and private tours).
Cancellations received within 48 hours and no-shows up (15 minutes later than agreed time) will not be refunded.
Click here to read our Terms and conditions.
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St. Peter’s Basilica is an active church and can be closed unexpectedly for liturgical ceremonies or unforeseen circumstances. If closed, the time inside the Vatican Museums will be extended;
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Entry to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica is permitted only to appropriately dressed visitors (low cut or sleeveless clothing, shorts, miniskirts and hats are not allowed). Large bags, umbrellas and other items are not allowed.
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Our pre-booked tickets will let you skip entrance line. Security checks however cannot be avoided.
- The tour is NOT wheelchair accessible.
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.
Tour Overview
Meeting Point

Pinecone Courtyard

Pio-Clementino Museum

Octagonal Courtyard

Gallery of the Tapestries

Gallery of the Maps

Sistine Chapel

St. Peter’s Basilica
