Experience the Vatican before the crowds. With your expert guide leading the way, you’ll explore the treasures of the Vatican Museums, gaze up at the Sistine Chapel, and enjoy special-access entry into St. Peter’s Basilica From € 250

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Language

English

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Booking

Mobile Voucher

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Expert Guide

Friendly and Professional

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Duration

3 Hours

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Group Size

10-25 people

Start your morning immersed in beauty, history, and peace—before the day’s rush begins.


Your experience begins with a warm welcome from your certified, expert guide who will escort you past the long entry lines and into the heart of the Vatican Museums. As you wind through its gallery halls and ornate corridors, you’ll explore masterpieces of sculpture, painting, mosaic, and architecture, each one revealing layers of ancient and Renaissance history.


Marvel at intricately carved sarcophagi, walk across mosaic-tiled floors, and look up at stunning trompe l’oeil ceilings. Your guide will bring the galleries to life as you pass through the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Maps, and the Hall of Tapestries.


Then, enter the Sistine Chapel and stand in awe beneath Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes—some of the most celebrated artworks in the world.


From here, your tour continues with direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica—an entrance reserved for guided tours. Skip the main crowds and step into the vast, inspiring space where centuries of faith and artistry come together in one unforgettable place.



This efficient, in-depth experience is perfect for travelers who want to soak in the Vatican’s greatest highlights without the chaos of the crowds.

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Begin at the Museums Entrance

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Vatican Museums

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Sistine Chapel

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St. Peter's Basilica

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Exit the Museums

Tickets to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica


Expert Local Guide


Headsets for groups when appropriate



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What's Excluded

Transport to/from meeting point


Food and Drink


Gratuities

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Know Before You Go

Please check-in at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Tours will depart promptly at the scheduled time, and no refunds will be given for late arrivals or missed tours.


Proof of identification may be required, so please bring a valid form of photo ID for each guest.


Tours will proceed in all weather conditions. It is highly recommended to bring bottled water, sunscreen, hat, and umbrella.


There will be a security check upon entering the Vatican. Any weapons, sharp objects, glass or aerosol containers will be confiscated, so please do not bring these items to the tour.


All tours operate within the current COVID-19 regulations set by the Italian Government.

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Your Journey Starts Here

Use the calendar to select your preferred date and secure your place. We keep our groups small, so you can expect a more personal, immersive experience—book early to guarantee availability.

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