• Vatican City - The Vatican City State, also known simply as the Vatican, became independent from Italy with the Lateran Treaty (1929), and it is a distinct territory under “full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction” of the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity of international law, which maintains the city state’s temporal, diplomatic, and spiritual independence.With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 825,it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population.

• Headsets (more than 6 participants)
• Professional guide for 2.5 hours (IF OPTION SELECTED)
• Skip the line entry - Sistine Chapel
• Skip the line-Basilica ENTRY ONLY(no Wednesdays, not in the afternoon, no for option TICKET ONLY)
• Skip the line Entry - Vatican Museums (you might still find a little line for the security checks)

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a knowledgeable and friendly guide in a small group setting. Benefit from skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your time in the stunning Vatican Museums. Your guide will navigate you through the incredible galleries that house one of the world’s most significant art collections. Through headsets, art and history will come alive as you hear fascinating stories and anecdotes about the hidden artworks, ensuring you don’t miss a word.

During the tour, you’ll explore the Galleries of the Maps, Tapestries, and Candelabra, and admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece: The Sistine Chapel. Conclude your tour by entering the Basilica with our skip-the-line access (if this option is selected).

Learn about the Renaissance painters Michelangelo and Raphael, and their lifelong rivalry.

Please note: Access to the Basilica is not available on days it is closed by the Vatican.

• The Basilica of Saint Peter is closed on Wednesdays and during religious holidays.
• All guests must bring a photo ID for the security check.
• Please note that the Vatican Museums are very strict with entrance times. Latecomers are not guaranteed entry, and no refunds will be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
• The Vatican Museums enforce a mandatory dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered.
• Entrance to the Basilica may be restricted without prior notice due to religious ceremonies during the Jubilee Year.
• Disabled visitors receive free entry to the Vatican Museums. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that the staff may handle your request.
• Please note that the tour time may change. Ensure you provide your correct phone number, including country code, so we can contact you if needed.
• Tours starting after 2:00 PM do not include access to the Basilica.
• PLEASE NOTE: We are not responsable if St Peter’s Basilica is closed for religious functions or for the decision of the Pope.
• Please note that by purchasing this tour, you accept our Terms and Conditions and are aware that no refund will be given in case you do not attend the tour or arrive late for the tour. Please note that in the afternoon and on Wednesday, the door connecting the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed, and you are aware that by purchasing this tour, you will not have the skip-the-line passage for St. Peter’s Basilica. You can go to the Basilica on your own, entering from the main square
• In peak season, due to the high number of visitors, it might take extra time to go through the security check and to collect the Vatican headsets which are compulsory.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.