Skip to main content
    Family and Kid Friendly
    Museums
    Italy - Rome and Vatican

    Full-Day Vatican Tour in depth: Museums, Dome Sistine Chapel and Basilica

    Go to Reviews

    Enjoy a full-immersion into Vatican City, the smallest country in the world. Discover the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica of St. Peter!

    Tour Features

    Local Guide

    Certified Official Guide

    Tour Languages

    English

    Duration

    5 hours

    Tour Size Options

    Private

    Itinerary

    • Meet your guide in front of the entrance to the Vatican Museums, by the Caffè Vaticano.

    Tour Details

    Full Description

    Embark on an unforgettable 5-hour private tour of Vatican City, exploring its most iconic sites with an expert guide. Skip the lines and begin your journey in the Vatican Museums, home to an extraordinary collection of art, including Raphael’s masterpieces and the famous School of Athens. Continue through the Cortile della Pigna, a beautiful courtyard featuring the stunning Pine Cone sculpture, before marveling at the magnificent frescoes in Raphael's Rooms. Next, step into the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam awaits. Your tour concludes with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, where you can admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and the grandeur of the church's architecture, followed by a stroll through St. Peter’s Square to take in its impressive colonnades. This private tour offers a deep dive into the art, history, and spirituality of Vatican City, making it a truly enriching experience.

    What is Included

      Included:
    • Included: Private tour
    • Included: Skip-the-line tickets
    • Included: Expert local guide
    • Not included:
    • Not included: Food and drinks
    • Not included: Gratuities
    • Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off (available upon request)

    Important Information

    Wheelchair accessible
    Stroller accessible
    Near public transportation
    Children must be accompanied by an adult
    On Wednesdays the Basilica is closed in the morning, you can visit it on your own after the tour
    Kindly remember to follow the dress code of the Vatican

    Meeting Point

    The tour starts at Caffè Vaticano, Rome. View on Google Maps

    Reviews

    Be the first to leave a review.

    In order to reduce spam and fake activities, your review will be sent for approval to our agents and evaluated in the next 24 hours.

    Photos and Videos

    • Full-Day Vatican Tour in depth: Museums, Dome Sistine Chapel and Basilica
    • Full-Day Vatican Tour in depth: Museums, Dome Sistine Chapel and Basilica
    • Full-Day Vatican Tour in depth: Museums, Dome Sistine Chapel and Basilica
    • Full-Day Vatican Tour in depth: Museums, Dome Sistine Chapel and Basilica
    • Full-Day Vatican Tour in depth: Museums, Dome Sistine Chapel and Basilica
    • Full-Day Vatican Tour in depth: Museums, Dome Sistine Chapel and Basilica

    Got questions? We're at your service.

    Contact us to receive more information about our tours, booking and customizing your experience

    How do you prefer to be contacted?