Vatican Combo Tour with Sistine Chapel & Dome Climb

Highlights

  • Complete Vatican Tour

  • Climb St. Peter’s Dome

  • St Peter’s Basilica

  • Sistine Chapel

  • Gallery of Maps

  • Raphael Rooms

  • Pinecone Courtyard

Summary

Looking for a Vatican tour that lets you do more than the average tour? Our combination tour skips the line at St. Peter’s, climbs the dome, explores the Papal Crypts, then skips the line at the Vatican to see the Sistine Chapel. Start with a bang thanks to a breathtaking elevator ride and climb up St. Peter’s iconic dome for an unforgettable view across the Vatican and Rome. Join your expert Vatican guide for an in-depth journey through the art, history, and famous landmarks of this holy city.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Largo del Colonnato, Largo del Colonnato, Roma, Lazio, 00193, Italy

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

If you're looking for a Vatican tour that goes beyond the usual offerings, our combination tour has got you covered. With this tour, you'll bypass the line at St. Peter's, climb to the top of the dome for a stunning panoramic view of the Vatican and Rome, visit the Papal Crypts, and then skip the line at the Vatican to see the Sistine Chapel.
Your tour begins with an exciting elevator ride to the top of St. Peter's iconic dome, where you'll take in an unforgettable view of the city. From there, you'll join your expert Vatican guide for a comprehensive exploration of the art, history, and famous landmarks of this sacred city. The tour is designed to provide a deep dive into the Vatican's rich cultural heritage, allowing you to fully appreciate the art and architecture that make this place so special. 

What’s included?

  • Early Entry and guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and papal crypts

  • Access to the elevator and stairs to the top of St. Peter's dome

  • Skip-the-line entry and guided tour to the Vatican Museums

  • Entry to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

  • A professional, fun, English-speaking guide

  • Small group size of 20 people max

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food & Beverages

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    * DRESS CODE: Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. We will not be held responsible for refused entry due to unsuitable dress.
    * IMPORTANT: During State visits or special religious events, there may be unexpected closings of different parts of the Vatican. We will do our best to inform you on time of possible closings, but for the most part, the Vatican does not announce them in advance. In the event that an area normally covered on the tour is closed, our guide will still provide the explanation and will show you an extra site or gallery to compensate for the closure.
    • Large bags, backpacks, luggage, and tripods cannot be brought into the Vatican Museums. There is a coat check at the museum entrance, however, the tour ends far away. If you choose to leave anything at the Vatican Museums coat check, you will be responsible to retrieve it on your own after the tour. We encourage you to leave such items and anything similar at your accommodations.
    • On Wednesdays, the tour does not visit St. Peter's Basilica due to an Audience blessing being held there. On this day will cover other areas of the Vatican Museums in place of the Basilica.
    • Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
    • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
    • We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line.
    • The museums, sites and monuments we visit on our tours are among the most popular in the world. Careful planning helps limit crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours/high season.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

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