About The Complete Vatican Tour :

On this complete Vatican tour, get the best of the museum's collections and an in-depth understanding of the art, architecture, and history contained within the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. The specially-curated itinerary ensures that you see the most famous attractions as well as lesser-known gems in just over three hours. With skip-the-line tickets to both the Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, there is no quicker or more accessible way to see the best of the Vatican.
Please note: On Wednesdays the special access passage between the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Basilica is closed and instead you would go to the Pinoteca Gallery.
Duration: 3.5 hours

Overview

The Complete Vatican Tour Experience

Skip the lines on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

Location

Walks Devour

Antico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192, Rome, Italy

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Availability

Offered Monday through Saturday, year-round
24-hour advance booking requirement
72-hour advance cancellation policy

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What's Included

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peters Basilica
Local English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line ticket for Vatican Museums
Skip-the-line ticket for St. Peters Basilica (closed Wednesdays)
Headset

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch

Know Before You Go

Walks / Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government websites for the most up-to-date information
The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted
Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees
Please note: starting December 2024, access to St. Peter's Basilica may be limited due to the Vatican's Jubilee Year 2025, which includes special events and ceremonies. These closures are determined by the Vatican and are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding
Sometimes guides may not be allowed to give tours inside St. Peters Basilica, in which case they will share a brief explanation from outside and you will be free to visit the Basilica by yourself
The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days you will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows
Please note: starting December 2024, access to St. Peter's Basilica may be limited due to the Vatican's Jubilee Year 2025, which includes special events and ceremonies. These closures are determined by the Vatican and are beyond the tour operator's control. Thank you for your understanding
Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums
The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days guests will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery. Discounts for these exceptions are unable to be provided