St. Peter's Square Tours

Early Access Vatican Museums Small-Group Tour with St. Peter’s and Sistine Chapel

• 2,484 Reviews
• Tens of thousands of people visit the Vatican Museums each day to see St. Peter’s Basilica, masterpieces by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael, and the Sistine Chapel. Get inside the UNESCO-listed complex almost an hour before it opens to the general public on this 3-hour, early-access tour that’s limited to just 12 participants. Enter through a reserved doorway to skip the lines, and stay a step ahead of the large crowds on this carefully planned route that ensures you make the most of your time.
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Papal Audience Tickets and Presentation

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• Attend the weekly address of the pope with this papal audience ticket. In Vatican City, your guide will lead you through the mass of people to a prime location, where you’ll watch the pope address the crowd, and hear about the historical tradition of the papal audience. With a personal audio headset, you’ll be sure to hear everything the guide says above the noise of the crowd. While the weekly audience with the pope draws very large numbers, this ticket provides guided commentary in a group limited to 20 people.
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Entire Vatican and Vatacombs: Heritage of Rome Tour

• 174 Reviews
• Unlock the mysteries of the Vatican on this popular 3-hour tour. Follow your guide on a carefully selected route through the Vatican Museum’s hundreds of sprawling rooms to see the most important pieces of this world-class art collection. Gaze up at the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and then head underground to the rarely seen ‘Vatacombs’ — the final resting place of many popes and home to ancient relics. Enjoy priority access to bypass the crowds, including skip-the-line privileges to enter St Peter’s Basilica.
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Private Early Bird Vatican and St Peter's Basilica Tour: Hotel Pick-up Drop-off

• 48 Reviews
• Visit the Vatican without the crowds on a private early bird tour. With a private guide, enter the Vatican Museums before the complex opens to the general public, and enjoy an exclusive exploration of world-renowned art by Raphael, Da Vinci, Caravaggio and Michelangelo. See the Sistine Chapel, and enter St Peter’s Basilica directly from the museums, without waiting in the main line from St Peter’s Square.
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Papal Audience Ticket at Vatican City

• 416 Reviews
• Attend a Papal Audience with Pope Francis I at the Vatican! Tickets may be free but they are extremely hard to come by, so booking in advance is essential. By booking ahead, you're ensuring you won't waste any time trying to get tickets while you're on vacation in the Eternal City. 
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No-Wait Dedicated Access: St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

• 199 Reviews
• To dig deep into the history and art of St Peter’s Basilica, explore the church on a walking tour with a Vatican guide. From St Peter’s Square, walk to the basilica, jumping past the entrance queue with your No Wait Access Ticket. Inside, listen to stories about the popes, pilgrims and Renaissance art masters who have left their marks on this iconic catholic site, whose Michelangelo-designed dome dominates the Rome skyline.
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Private Skip the Line Vatican Hidden Gems Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

• 30 Reviews
• Skip-the-line at the Vatican Museums on this tour of one of the world’s most renowned collections of art. With a private guide, go straight inside the complex to admire the Vatican’s architecture, marvel at works by masters like Raphael and Caravaggio, and see some of the ‘hidden,’ off-the-beaten-path sites that many visitors miss. Of course, you’ll visit the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s famous frescoes, and enter St Peter’s Basilica from the museums, avoiding the main entrance line.
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No Wait Dedicated Access: St Peter's Basilica including Vatican Mosaic Studio

• 22 Reviews
• This unique Vatican experiences combines a guided walking tour of St Peter’s Basilica with a visit to the 16th-century Mosaic Studio, which is typically closed to the public. With No Wait Dedicated Access, go straight inside the Renaissance church to see its artistic highlights like the tomb of St Peter and the mosaics of the Michelangelo-designed dome. Then head to the studio (Studio del Mosaico) to meet artists who work on the restoration of the historical mosaic pieces. Select a departure time when booking.
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Private Early Morning Vatican Tour with Hotel Pick up

• 2 Reviews
• Beat the crowds by visiting the Vatican first thing in the morning with this tour of one of Rome's most popular attractions. You'll get picked up from your hotel and head straight to the Vatican, with skip-the-line admission and a private tour! You'll see the Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter's Basilica, and the Pio Clementine museum, full of famous sculptural masterpieces.
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Rome Day Trip from Sorrento Including Dinner

• 5 Reviews
• Leave behind the bucolic coast for a day and head to Rome on this guided day-long tour of the Eternal City. See the highlights of Rome, and learn about the history of the city and of each landmark, including the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and, of course the Vatican Museums and all its artistic glories. End the tour with a hearty three-course dinner with your fellow travelers. All entrance fees are at your own expense.
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Papal Audience with Hotel Pickup and Tour Escort-Led Papacy Discussion

• 6 Reviews
• Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience of a papal audience with Pope Francis I with the convenience of hotel pickup with this 4-hour tour. Sit either in the famous St Peter's Square or in Nervi Hall for a live blessing of the crowd by the pope. Get picked up from one of a select group of hotels and enjoy a papacy discussion with your tour escort as part of the experience.
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Small-Group Castel Sant Angelo and St Peter Square Tour from Rome

• Tick off two of Rome’s historic gems on this 3-hour walking tour of Castel Sant’ Angelo and St. Peter’s Square. Marvel over the ancient fortress, take in the views from Ponte Sant’ Angelo and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian. Then, stroll over to nearby St. Peter's Square and admire the magnificent monuments of Vatican City, including St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums.This small-group tour is limited to 13 people, ensuring a personalized experience.
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In-Depth Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica

• Make the most of your time in Vatican City with this 5.5-hour tour of the Vatican Museums, the incomparable Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. See parts of the Vatican Museums collection that are often overlooked on shorter tours, including the Pinacoteca, and see masterpieces by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo.
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Skip-the-Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Entrance Tickets

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• Spend your time in the exhibits, not waiting in long lines, with skip-the-line entrance tickets for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Gain entrance quickly so that you can view Michelangelo's masterpieces on this self-guided tour.
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Half-Day Papal Audience in St. Peter's Square with a Guide

• Enjoy a rare opportunity to attend the Papal Audience in Vatican City and hear Pope Francis deliver his weekly address to the people. This morning tour includes hotel pickup and a guided walk to St Peter’s Square, where you’ll enjoy the Papal Audience against a backdrop of St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, and have chance to say a prayer with the Pope.
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Vatican Revealed & Underground Mausoleum of Hadrian

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• See the Vatican on a skip-the-line tour, then visit the museum of Castel Sant’Angelo, aka Hadrian’s Mausoleum. After exploring the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with a guide, you’ll then stroll across the streets of Vatican City to the former papal fortress of Castel Sant’Angelo, one of Rome’s history-rich, yet lesser-known, monuments. Through the half-day experience, you’ll hear tales of the Vatican artwork, the popes, the emperors, and of the city of Rome itself.
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Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Independent Rome Day Trip

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• For an easy, relaxing way to get to Rome when your ship arrives at the Civitavecchia cruise port, book this independent shore excursion that provides private transportation into the city with a knowledgeable driver. You can design your own sightseeing adventure with the help of your driver to see the Eternal City’s famous landmarks. Perhaps visit Ancient Rome sites like the Colosseum, baroque attractions like the Trevi Fountain, lively squares like Piazza Navona or the artistic masterpieces of the Vatican. It’s up to you! 
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Rome Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica, Private Skip-the-Line

• The Vatican Museums are one of Rome’s most popular attractions, but with up to six million annual visitors, it’s not unusual to spend hours queuing outside. This 3-hour private tour ensures priority access with skip-the-line tickets to the legendary Vatican Museums and the magnificent Sistine Chapel, plus a tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Holy Caves.
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Skip the Line: Papal Blessing, Vatican Museums, and St. Peter's Basilica Tour with Lunch

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• Enjoy a complete Vatican experience in Rome with this day tour that includes a papal audience with Pope Francis and lunch. Visit St Peter’s Square for a blessing by the pope, and then enjoy a tour of the Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica to admire the renowned collection of art and other treasures, including Michelangelo’s famous frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel.
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One Day Tour of Rome

• Get a comprehensive overview of Rome on this full-day private tour. Visit the city’s highlights such as the Colosseum, Vatican City, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and more as you traverse the city on foot or by private vehicle—at an extra cost. Avoid long lines with skip-the-line entrance tickets and listen to informative commentary about the history culture of Rome from your guide.
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Private Rome in a Day Tour Including the Colosseum

• Explore Rome with your own private guide on a day-long tour of the capital. Starting with visits to Castel Sant’Angelo and the city’s centro storico, the tour includes sights of all the key landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. Hear the history behind the monuments as you explore, then take a break for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll meet back up with your guide for a visit to Ancient Rome, checking out the Colosseum on a skip-the-line-tour and strolling amid the ruins of Palatine Hill. Bookings are available for groups of two to seven people.
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Civitavecchia Port Transfer with Skip-the-Line Vatican Tour

• Pair a Rome port transfer to Civitavecchia with a skip-the-line tour of the Vatican. Allowing you to reach your cruise terminal with minimum fuss, the two-for-one experience starts with a tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Learn about the artwork and intrigue for which the Vatican is famous, then relax in the comfort of a private air-conditioned minibus all the way to your port check-in desk. This experience is bookable for groups of up to six people.
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Rome Private Tour Skip-the-line Vaticam Museum and Colosseum

• Explore Rome without the hassle of navigating on a private tour with a personal driver and guide. In addition to beating the crowds from the comfort of a climate–controlled vehicle, skip notoriously long lines at the Vatican and Colosseum with pre–reserved admission tickets. Your guide ensures you learn more than you could from a guidebook, as well as a personal, customized experience.
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Early Morning Passeggiata of Rome's Famous Sights without the Crowds

• 10 Reviews
• Beat the crowds, and discover Rome’s tranquil side, on an early-morning walking tour of the Eternal City. Meet your guide in a central location and set off; with just a small group for company, you’ll be able to get up close and personal with the sights. See highlights like the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain, and enjoy the relaxed, early-morning ambiance. As you go, your guide will also share stories about the city’s history.
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