Attractions & guided tours

Early Bird guided tour of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & Basilica

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours

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Guided tour

Subject expert guide

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore the fascinating Vatican Museum
Avoid the queue with Skip-the-line tickets
Capture history with an expert and passionate guide

What to expect

Discover the ethereal beauty and historic significance of the Vatican with our carefully-crafted early bird tour conducted by an expert and passionate guide. Prepare to be awestruck by the elegance of St.Peter's Basilica, the greatest of all churches of Christendom and one of the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture.

Explore the fascinating Vatican Museums that accommodates an extensive papal collection of statues and artifacts, as well as paintings by some of the world’s most distinguished artists.

Take a glimpse at the historic cartographers in the Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Candelabras and the Gallery of Tapestries, one of the most spectacular rooms in the Museums. Stumble upon the museum's most extensive collection of art, including the greatest sculptures and artwork of the Renaissance period.

Marvel at the vibrant colors and intricate detail of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and admire Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece, the world’s famous frescoes like the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement.

What's included

Access to The Vatican Museum tour
Access to The Sistine Chapel tour
Access to The St.Peter's Basilica tour
Guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Skip-the-line tickets

What's not included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Gratuities
Dome tour
Tips (optional)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

Piazza della Città Leonina, 00193 Roma, RM, Italy

Meeting point:

*Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts *The meeting point is at Piazza della città Leonina near the arches, where the square meets via di Porta Angelica. Our meeting point is located at the corner of the square, on the left-hand side, next to the kiosk. *Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” orange flag.

What to remember

Not suitable for wheelchair users and people with walking difficulties
Not advised for claustrophobic people
Please bring your passport or ID card with you
Power banks are strictly prohibited inside the attraction.
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
Please note baby strollers, luggages (or large bags), backpacks, umbrellas, tripods, animals & potentially harmful ojects are NOT allowed on the premises
Make sure to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees ,If your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
Dresscode: no short skirts, shorts, sleeveless shirts
Some parts might not be accessible and are subject to unexpected closures until further notice due site's restrictions
During religious holidays or Wednesday morning (Papal Audience) the tour will only include an external guided tour of the Basilica
All guests must undergo through an airport-style security. During high season the wait may be up to 30 minutes
Late arrivals will not be accommodated
Photograph is not allowed the interior of the Sistine Chapel and some parts. The staff are authorized to delete any files taken
Food and drinks are not allowed, with the exception of water.
Bags and suitcases larger than 40x35x15 cm, tripods, large umbrellas and potentially dangerous objects for are not allowed inside the Vatican Museums and must be left in the cloakroom. The cloakroom is a 20-minute walk from the end of the tour

Provider

Loving Rome

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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