Vatican Museums with St. Peter’s Basilica small group tour
Attractions & guided tours

Vatican Museums with St. Peter’s Basilica small group tour

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$204.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll enjoy priority access to the Vatican Museums without waiting in long queues
  • You can visit St. Peter's Basilica with skip-the-line access, saving valuable time
  • The tour includes all entrance and reservation fees with no hidden costs
  • Your experience is enhanced with audio headset ensuring you can hear your guide clearly
What to expect

Embark on guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with a small group of up to 20 people. With priority access, you can delve straight into exploring these historic sites. Discover fascinating tales about the characters that walked these corridors. Your guide will escort you to the Vatican Gardens balcony for your initial view of St. Peter's Basilica's majestic dome before strolling through the Pinecone Courtyard, home to ancient statues and contemporary sculptures.

To reach the Chapel, your guide will navigate you along the Hall of Maps, through the Gallery of Tapestries and into the Gallery of Candelabra. These masterpieces will spring to life as you listen to your guide's commentary via your dedicated audio earpiece. At the Sistine Chapel, take a moment to appreciate the intricate details adorning the walls and ceilings.

After immersing yourself in the chapel's rich Renaissance history, use your skip-the-line access to enter St. Peter's Basilica. Here, you'll encounter Michelangelo's Pietá, a poignant depiction of Mary. After this, feel free to linger inside St. Peter's Basilica to further explore this awe-inspiring church or step outside to St. Peter's Square to admire Bernini's optical illusion and the Basilica's façade.

In just a span of three hours, you'll be introduced to the artistic treasures of the Vatican in a relaxed and enjoyable way.

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What's included
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check All entry fees
  • check Small group experience
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where

Caffè Vaticano, Viale Vaticano, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:
At the bottom of the steps, across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The steps are located right next to Caffè Vaticano on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. The closest metro stop is Ottaviano – Musei Vaticani, on Line A. Your coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets to be easily recognizable. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Due to uneven and steep surfaces, this activity is unsuitable for anyone who has difficulty walking
  • This experience is not accessible for guests using wheelchairs
  • The tour cannot accommodate strollers or baby carriages

Know in advance:

  • You'll be requested to provide the full names of all participants during checkout. Without this information, access to St. Peter's Basilica cannot be guaranteed
  • Saint Peter's Basilica may occasionally close without prior notice due to religious ceremonies or other events. No refunds or discounts are provided if the Basilica is unexpectedly closed during your visit
  • On Wednesdays, access to St. Peter's Basilica may not be possible until 1 pm, due to the Papal Audience taking place in St. Peter's Square
  • Please note that in case of unexpected closures of some of the areas inside the venues, the guide may have to modify the itinerary slightly
  • Some sites on the tour require an appropriate dress code. Knees, shoulders and back must be covered

Remember to bring:

  • Due to St. Peter's Basilica security regulations, a passport or valid ID is mandatory to join the tour
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Provider
City Wonders
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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