This best-selling tour covers most of the famous Vatican City, the Vatican Museums, The Sistine Chapel, the Vatacombs (underground tombs of former Popes) and St. Peter's Basilica. Book your tickets from home and secure your spot on this popular tour!
Highlights:
- Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican City
- Explore the world-renowned Vatican museums
- Experience the beauty of The Sistine Chapel
- See the underground tombs of former Popes - the Vatacombs
- Admire St. Peter's Basilica from the ground
See the highlights of the Vatican
This tour covers the highlights of what is arguably the most important art collection in the world, including The Rooms of Raphael, The Sistine Chapel, and The Belvedere Courtyard.
Your English-speaking guide will provide a comprehensive overview along the way especially regarding The Sistine Chapel and the famous painter Michelangelo ensuring you make the most out of your time in the Vatican City. Thre guides on our Vatican tours are very popular and they get a lot of positive feedback from our guests.
After leaving The Sistine Chapel, you will be led through the underground level, called the Vatacombs, a rarely seen area of the Vatican where the tombs of the former popes are located.
Next you'll head up into St Peter's Basilica, the largest basilica in the world built over what are believed to be the bones of St. Peter. Here you get to enjoy the magnificent view of the dome from the ground. (This tour does not include the entrance to the dome. Tickets can be purchased on site).
The tour ends outside the magnificent Basilica where you will learn about the history of the Vatican State, The Swiss Guard, and how St Peter's Square was designed.
The tour is offered in English.
How do I get my tickets?
Shortly after completing the booking online you will receive a confirmation e-mail with a vouchr to print and bring to Rome.
Where does the tour begin?
The tour starts at When In Rome Tours' office. The address will be on your e-ticket. Please be there 30 minutes before the tour starts.
Where does the tour end?
The tour ends outside St. Peter's Basilica.
How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts approx. 3 hours.
Is Necropolis a part of the tour?
No, this tour does not include the Necropolis as only the Vatican administer tours to this area.
Is there a dress code?
Yes, there is a strict dress code at the Vatican. Shoulders and knees must be covered for both women and men. Sandals are considered appropriate.
Are there children's tickets?
Yes, children's tickets are available for children between age 6-17. Children under age 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Important information:
- You will skip all official queues, and they can be very long, up to several hours. However on special dates like bank holidays, weekends and religious holidays there still may be some queuing time. This cannot be avoided, but these lines will be far shorter than the public ones.
- Cancellations can happen at very short notice. In this case, we will contact you and offer an alternative tour date or obtain a full refund for you.
- Due to security checks, we strongly recommend that you do not bring any large bags or packages.
- This tour is a walking tour, as no vehicles are allowed inside the Vatican, so please wear appropriate footwear.
