Highlights
- 3-hour Vatican Museums tour including the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica, led by an expert guide
- Skip the line for fast-track entry to the world-famous Vatican museum complex
- Learn about the incredible Renaissance artwork inside Raphael’s Rooms
- Visit the Sistine Chapel and marvel at Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam
- Explore St Peter’s Basilica and rub the statue of St Peter for a blessing
Recent Photos of this Tour
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St. PetersLast stop in the tour.Photo by: Jose M
USA, 08 2010 -
Museum GardenIn the Garden. This was just wonderful to visit the gardens on a beautiful sunny day.Photo by: Frank M
12 2009 -
Map gallery, Vatican MuseumsTaken during our tour. Quite apart from the colorful frescoes depicting early maps, the ceiling was truly breathtaking. ...Photo by: James P
United Kingdom, 01 2009 -
RomeOne of the many beautiful statues in the Vatican Museum.Photo by: Cynthia C
USA, 12 2008 -
St Peter's BasilicaThe view from the road leading to St Peter's Basilica.Photo by: Neil C
United Kingdom, 07 2008 -
Notice anything missing?Popes had male statues either castrated or covered their maleness with leaves.Photo by: CHERYL A
USA, 04 2008 -
Gallery of MapsThis gallery has a beautiful ceiling and maps of Rome going from South to North.Photo by: Brian C
United Kingdom, 01 2008 -
St Peter's BasilicaBruce & Jennifer Mortensen - We loved our tour of the Vatican.Photo by: Bruce M
11 2007 -
VaticanIn SquarePhoto by: James A
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VaticanOutside the VaticanPhoto by: James A
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VaticanInside the VaticanPhoto by: James A
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VaticanView from insidePhoto by: James A
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VaticanDome at St Peter's, the Vatican.Photo by: James A
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behind St. Peter'sbuilding behind St. Peter'sPhoto by: William B
05 2013 -
NicolasNicolas qui parle un excellent français (avec qui j'ai un point commun le lycée Camille Jullian à ...Photo by: rayssac
05 2013 -
Unser Guide in Aktion !!Unser Guide erklärt uns wissenswertes über die Vatikanischen Museen...sehr nett und sehr kompetent !Photo by: Frank S
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Sint PieterZicht op de Sint Pieter vanaf kasteel d'Angelo.Photo by: Thecla B
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A l'écouteMon petit fils,12 ansPhoto by: marline l
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Dans le jardin du vaticanNous écoutions les explications de notre guidePhoto by: marline l
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Escalera solitariaMuseo VaticanoPhoto by: Jose Alfonso Q
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What You Can Expect
Visit the Vatican in Rome!
At a time when Italian art blazed a trail around the world, the Vatican employed only the best Renaissance and Baroque architects to furnish their surroundings. No surprise then that the popes amassed one of the world’s finest collections of sculptures, carvings, frescoes and paintings – a visual feast for art connoisseurs and amateurs alike.
Walk through breathtaking galleries like Raphael’s Rooms, a series of interconnecting papal chambers that showcase the artistic genius of Renaissance master Raphael and his pupils. Stop to look at mesmerizing paintings like the School of Athens, which features images of Michelangelo and Raphael himself, and hear about the rivalries that resulted in some of the most influential works of Western art ever created.
Stroll through more captivating rooms including the Gallery of the Maps and Gallery of Masks, and then head inside the Sistine Chapel – the popes’ private place of worship. Besides its sacredness, the main draw of the Sistine Chapel is the incredible frescoes, created solely by Michelangelo. Gaze skyward at The Creation of Adam ceiling fresco, and look to the back wall to see The Last Judgement.
Finish with a walk inside St Peter’s Basilica – Italy’s largest and infinitely most spectacular church that’s built on the site of St Peter’s supposed burial place. Marvel at La Pieta, one of Michelangelo’s early sculptures, and stop to rub the foot of St Peter himself for good luck and a blessing. Your tour then finishes outside the church.
8am Tour:
Want to skip the line and the crowds too? Upgrade to the 8am small-group tour and after skipping the long entrance lines, gain access to the museums before the general public set foot inside! See all the classic Vatican sights in a small-group of no more than 12 people, with personalized attention from your guide.
7:30pm Tour:
Book the 7:30pm tour and explore the Vatican Museums after the main closing times – an opportunity available for a strictly limited season. Access is only possible for people pre-booking an evening tour, so book now to secure your spot! The season runs every Friday from May 6 until July 26, and then from September 6 until October 25. Numbers are limited to 20 people.
Customer Reviews
Lisa B
USA
June 2013
We really enjoyed our tour to the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job at keeping a very diverse group's attention. The only downfall was fighting the horrendous crowds throughout the tour, but that was not the fault of Viator. Overall, I would say this tour is well worth the money and I highly recommend it.
Larry O
USA
June 2013
Great experience and guide, she was so knowledgeable and insightful. Was disappointed could not get to St. Peters or inside as the Pope was holding his outside mass, but was still worth it!
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