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Vatican Museums Guided Tour – Top Edition with meeting point

Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square in a guided group of 20. Our tour offers rich insights into the Vatican's history and art, ensuring an unforgettable journey. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity – book now to secure your spot!

3 hours
Mobile & printed vouchers accepted
Free Cancellation
Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.

Highlights

  • Exclusive reserved access to the Vatican Museums
  • Pigna Courtyard
  • Pio Clementino Museum
  • Chandelier’s Gallery
  • Tapestries Gallery
  • Raphael’s Rooms
  • Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s The Final Judgement
  • Easy-to-find meeting point

Includes

  • Entrance tickets to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • Professional guide
  • Wireless audio headset

Excludes

  • Hotel Transportation
  • St Peter’s Basilica
  • Meals or drinks
  • Gratuities

Please Note

Please review the following guidelines to ensure a smooth experience at the attractions:

  • Guided Tours:
Customers must adhere to the assigned guide throughout the tour. External guides cannot be added to the group after purchase. Access requires escort by the assigned guide. Opting out forfeits tour rights and tickets without refunds.
  • Security Measures:
Heightened security may cause delays during entry. Guests with pacemakers must present a certificate to bypass security screening.
  • Dress Code:
Appropriate attire is required for religious sites. Avoid sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats.
  • Tour Entry Requirements:
Provide first name and surname for all entries. Please do so to avoid denial of entry. A passport is mandatory on the tour day.
  • Suggestions:
Moderate physical fitness is recommended. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen during summer.
  • Cloakroom:
Items larger than 40 x 35 x 15 cm must be stored. Prohibited items include suitcases, large bags, umbrellas, tripods, and signage. Shoulder bags up to 15 cm wide are permitted.
  • Accessibility:
The areas are not wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for individuals with mobility issues. Please note that during the Jubilee Year, some areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies beyond our control. Thank you for understanding. Please ensure compliance with these guidelines to enjoy a seamless visit to the attractions.

Restrictions

  • This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users

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a Gray Line customer
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January 4, 2025
Excellent tour by the Guide. Very informative.
Ms Shannon Steuart
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November 26, 2024
Our tour guide (her name escapes me, but she was from Belgium and an art history major) was phenomenal. She was organized, friendly and full of fabulous insights and anecdotes. My friend and I would take a tour with her again.Thank you,Shannon Steuart
a Gray Line customer
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November 11, 2024
We had very great tour with Elisa guide, who provided interesting insights and facts on the top of main information about museum, sculptures, paintings, maps and history. I had 2 kids with me, who also were excited and even asked additional questions. Visited main museum spots and also chapel and St.Pet Basilica. Good value for money tour which I can recommend!
Wang
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October 7, 2024
The tour was helpful for speeding up and skipping the line even though we had to wait for a while to enter. The tour guide was friendly, knowlegeble and warm, I had some trouble to understand her English. I hope with time, she can improve. The audio was also difficult from time to time due to static. The museum has too many visitors, hard to enjoy or take photos. Overall, it's worth the trip to the museum.
Mr Michael OSBORN
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September 29, 2024
It was great. Nice explanations of various antiques, paintings , our guide was very knowledgeable. It would appear expensive but you get your 3.5 hours worth. Thanks again
Mr Siva Govender
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September 25, 2024
Really enjoyed the tour.
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January 4, 2025
Image with Rate from a Gray Line customer
Excellent tour by the Guide. Very informative.
reviewed by a Gray Line customer
November 26, 2024
Image with Rate from Ms Shannon Steuart
Our tour guide (her name escapes me, but she was from Belgium and an art history major) was phenomenal. She was organized, friendly and full of fabulous insights and anecdotes. My friend and I would take a tour with her again.Thank you,Shannon Steuart
reviewed by Ms Shannon Steuart
November 11, 2024
Image with Rate from a Gray Line customer
We had very great tour with Elisa guide, who provided interesting insights and facts on the top of main information about museum, sculptures, paintings, maps and history. I had 2 kids with me, who also were excited and even asked additional questions. Visited main museum spots and also chapel and St.Pet Basilica. Good value for money tour which I can recommend!
reviewed by a Gray Line customer
October 7, 2024
Image with Rate from Wang
The tour was helpful for speeding up and skipping the line even though we had to wait for a while to enter. The tour guide was friendly, knowlegeble and warm, I had some trouble to understand her English. I hope with time, she can improve. The audio was also difficult from time to time due to static. The museum has too many visitors, hard to enjoy or take photos. Overall, it's worth the trip to the museum.
reviewed by Wang
September 29, 2024
Image with Rate from Mr Michael OSBORN
It was great. Nice explanations of various antiques, paintings , our guide was very knowledgeable. It would appear expensive but you get your 3.5 hours worth. Thanks again
reviewed by Mr Michael OSBORN
September 25, 2024
Image with Rate from Mr Siva Govender
Really enjoyed the tour.
reviewed by Mr Siva Govender
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Itinerary

Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Square with an Expert Guide
Tour Overview
Discover the artistic and spiritual heart of Vatican City on this top-rated guided Vatican tour. Skip the long entrance lines and enjoy direct access to some of the world’s most treasured masterpieces.

What You’ll See
Vatican Museums (Skip-the-Line Access)
Avoid the long queues and step right into the Vatican Museums with your reserved entrance. Highlights include:
Pio Clementino Museum
Gallery of the Candelabra
Gallery of Tapestries
Gallery of Maps


Raphael Rooms
Admire the legendary Raphael Rooms, including the iconic School of Athens, a fresco that celebrates art, knowledge, and philosophy.


Sistine Chapel
Stand in awe beneath Michelangelo’s ceiling, featuring The Creation of Adam, and contemplate The Last Judgment, two of the greatest masterpieces in art history.


St. Peter’s Square & Basilica (Exterior Explanation)
Your guide will escort the group to St. Peter’s Square, offering a detailed overview of St. Peter’s Basilica from the outside. You’ll then have the option to leave the tour or enter the Basilica on your own (free access, no skip-the-line available) to visit Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin among others.

Meet up point in Piazza del Risorgimento to join the guide and the rest of your group.
Vatican Museums: Guided visit including the Pio Clementino Museum, Chandelier’s Gallery, Tapestries Gallery, and Raphael Rooms.
Sistine Chapel: Admire Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes and The Last Judgment.
St. Peter’s Square: your guide will be explaining the square and the Basilica from the outside, as the entrance ticket is not included.

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Pickup Info

Meeting Point:Meeting point: Piazza del Risorgimento - at Bar Caffetteria L’Ottagono - 15 minutes before the start of your tour (please look for the I Love Rome logo carried by our staff).

Identification: Please ensure you have a valid ID/passport, as bringing on the tour day will be mandatory. You might be refused entry otherwise.


Gray Line - I Love Rome office:
Via Leone IV, 33 (6:30 AM – 6:30 PM 365 days)
[email protected]
0039 06 474 2501 / 0039 348 8112027 (Whatsapp only)
(November to March, Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM & Sunday 6:30 AM – 8:15 PM
April to October, every day, 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM)

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