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Guided tour of the Basilica. Visit with expert guide. From Monday to Saturday, the tours take place at: - 10:30 (in Italian, English, Spanish and French); -12:00 (in Italian, English, Spanish and French): -15:30 ( (in Italian, English, Spanish and French).
See our full selection of Vatican tours, including early access Sistine Chapel tours & St. Peter's Basilica tours, with small groups & expert guides.
Most of the tours you can book below visit the Vatican museum before entering the St. Peter's Basilica via a side door from the Sistine Chapel. The only exception is our Vatican and Dome Climb Combo tour which starts at St. Peter's Basilica.
- $52.15 - $1,157.68
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You can, and should, book a ticket to the Vatican Museumson their official website. The Museums are nearly always packed, but later in the day the crowds start to thin out. My favorite time to visit is during the Night Openings of the Vatican Museums. This is seasonal and a really cool and unique experience. Another new(ish) option is to book break...
If you feel you need a guided tour, you have tons and tons of options. I’ve listed some of the best here… For a private guided tour, I recommend Agnes at Understanding Rome. She’s professional, fun, and engaging. You should let her know I sent you. You should also book early as she’s quite popular. One of the best guides out there is Liz Lev. She’s...
Any of the big tour companies in Rome – especially if you are Catholic. I lived across the street from one of the biggest companies (even endorsed by the Vatican) for two years, I heard nonstop bashing of the Church. I currently live across from another one of the big ones, I don’t hear Church bashing every day, but the tours sound really lame. Any...
Start your perfect day in Rome admiring Michelangelo’s magnificent Sistine Chapel first thing in the morning. Our Pristine Sistine tour gets you into the Vatican Museums right as they open for the day to see the Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica at a quieter time.
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Unearth Vatican City with exclusive private local tour guides! Get skip-the-line priority entry to the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and more.
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The most comprehensive Context Vatican tour, offering a deeper understanding of the history, art, politics, and religion. Navigate the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with your expert guide leading the way.
