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Vatican Museums & St. Peter’s Basilica: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour

Guided Tour
  • Rome
  • Italy

Explore two popular and historic attractions in Rome. Book online tickets today!

From
€114.75
per person

About

Duration:

3 hours 30 mins

Smartphone tickets accepted

Instant ticket delivery

Fast Track

Max group size:

20

Free cancellation

Free rescheduling

Live guides:

German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese.

Overview

Step inside the Vatican Museums and enjoy a guided tour. No more fretting over endless lines outside the museum, as this access ticket will usher you right in ahead of everyone else. And the best part? A knowledgeable guide will accompany you on this epic journey.

No trip to the Eternal City is complete without a visit to the Vatican Museums. With a whopping 54 galleries, including 4 statue museums - the Museo Pio Clementino, Museo Chiaramonti, Museo Gregoriano Etrusco, and Museo Gregoriano-Egizio - this place is a pure art lover's paradise.

Witness Michelangelo's mesmerizing Sistine Chapel and Last Judgement, and the awe-inspiring Raphael Rooms. Get your fill of the stories behind the famous 'School of Athens' and take a walk along the same corridors once trodden by some of the world's greatest artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Giotto, Raphael, and Michelangelo.

Attractions

Vatican Museums & St. Peter’s Basilica: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour
  • 2 attractions are available.

What's Included

Fast-track entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

VIP entry to St. Peter’s Basilica

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Headset to hear the guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Instructions

  • Meet your guide at the meeting point in Piazza del Risorgimento at the Bar Caffetteria L’Ottagono
  • Show your smartphone voucher to the guide with the Carrani Tours sign
  • By purchasing this tour, the customer agrees to follow only the guide assigned to him. It is not permitted to add external guides to the group after the tour has been purchased. In that case, access to the Vatican Museums will be granted only if escorted by the assigned guide and respective group. If one chooses to opt out, they will forfeit all rights to the tour and ticket, with no possibility of a refund
  • Bring the original passport or valid ID card on the day of the tour

Additional Info

Shoulders and knees must be covered

No big bags or suitcases allowed; there are lockers on-site

Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. These circumstances are beyond our control.

Tips

  • Arrive early to make the most of your fast-track entry.
  • Remember that there are no refunds if you miss the tour due to lateness.
  • Cover your knees and shoulders before entering the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.
  • No large bags are allowed, so make sure to use the lockers provided on-site.
  • Keep your phone on silent and listen carefully to your guide’s insights.
  • Be aware that religious ceremonies might cause unexpected closures in St. Peter's Basilica.

How to Get There

Frequently Asked Questions about Vatican Museums & St. Peter’s Basilica: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour

The Vatican Museums & St. Peter’s Basilica: Fast Track Ticket + Guided Tour includes fast-track entry to both the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, as well as VIP entry to St. Peter's Basilica. The tour is guided by an expert who will provide an in-depth look at the art and history of the Vatican, including Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, Raphael Rooms, and the architectural grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica. You will also receive a headset for better communication with your guide.

This tour covers 54 galleries in the Vatican Museums, including four statue museums, with key highlights such as Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and Last Judgement, Raphael's School of Athens, and the awe-inspiring Raphael Rooms. You will also visit St. Peter’s Basilica, home to Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini's famous bronze altar.

Visitors must cover their shoulders and knees to enter both the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. If you do not adhere to this dress code, you will not be allowed entry.

The meeting point is at Piazza del Risorgimento, near the Bar Caffetteria L’Ottagono. Look for the guide holding a Carrani Tours sign. Be sure to show your smartphone voucher to the guide upon arrival.

Yes, it is mandatory to bring the original passport or a valid ID card on the day of the tour. Without a valid ID, you may be denied entry or asked to pay for a full-price ticket.

In case of an emergency, you can contact the tour operator at 01139.06.4742501 (for USA/Canada) or 0039.06.4742501 (from other countries).

The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica may be subject to last-minute closures due to religious ceremonies or events, especially during the Jubilee Year. Some areas may be inaccessible, and there could be unannounced closures at St. Peter’s Basilica. These circumstances are beyond our control.

No, large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside the Vatican Museums or St. Peter’s Basilica. There are lockers available on-site where you can store your belongings before the tour.

Late arrivals will not be accommodated and you will not receive a refund. It is essential to be on time and meet the guide at the designated meeting point to avoid any inconvenience.

Once you purchase the tour, it is mandatory to follow the assigned guide. External guides are not allowed to join the group. If you opt out of the group, you will forfeit your ticket and the tour without a refund.

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