Coupe-file : Musées du Vatican, visite de la chapelle Sixtine et Saint-Pierre

Points forts

Itinéraire

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   Vatican Museums

   Together with your guide, set foot inside the smallest country in the world via the fastest possible entrance!

   5 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

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   One of the first stops inside the Vatican Museums

   One of the first stops inside the Vatican Museums is the Pinecone Courtyard where you will find the Sphere within a Sphere sculpture as well as the Roman fountain, an enormous bronze pinecone, that lends the courtyard its name.

   10 minutes•Entrée incluse

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   Vatican Museums

   The bronze Sphere within a Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro marries this historic setting with a touch of modern art.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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   The Vatican Museums

   The Vatican Museums are made up of multiple Museums forming many "wings". The wing containing the highest concentration of highlights is the Pio Clementino Museum. Follow your guide from the Octagonal open-air courtyard where you will encounter the Laocoonte and Apollo Belvedere, to the eerily life-like statues in the Room of the Animals. Check out the masterfully painted vaults creating a 3D effect in the Gallery of the Candelabra.

   20 minutes•Entrée incluse

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   Vatican City

   The Gallery of Candelabra takes its name from the pairs of intricately carved marble candelabra that line this striking corridor within the Vatican Museums. Beyond these ancient Roman pieces, the gallery features an impressive array of classical statues and richly frescoed ceilings, providing a taste of antiquity before leading into the Gallery of Tapestries and Maps.

   10 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

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   Vatican City

   One of the most captivating halls in the Vatican Museums, the Gallery of Tapestries houses a remarkable collection of monumental 16th-century tapestries woven from designs by Raphael's workshop. Illustrating scenes from the life of Christ, their intricate detail and masterful craftsmanship make this gallery an unmissable highlight of any visit.

   10 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

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   In this Gallery of hand-painted maps, you can admire the world how it was seen nearly 5 centuries ago. With the help of your guide, pick out the towns in Italy you have visited, or just enjoy the incredible hand-painted details that make these maps unique.

   20 minutes•Entrée incluse

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   Raphael's Rooms

   "Raphael's Rooms" inside the Vatican Museums

   "Raphael's Rooms" inside the Vatican Museums are a spectacular testament to the talent of the painter Raphael, as well the inspiration of the master Michelangelo. Explore them with your guide.

   20 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

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   Sistine Chapel

   Your guide will prepare you to take in the Sistine Chapel ahead of time, as no speaking is allowed in this sacred place. Admire this monumental work by Michelangelo.

   20 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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    St. Peter's Basilica

    Only when specific guided tour option including the Basilica

    Only when specific guided tour option including the Basilica is chosen, Skip the Line access to St. Peter's Basilica via a special exit from the Sistine Chapel. You will then be free to explore on your own inside.

    30 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

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    St. Peter's Square

    If you choose an option including a tour of St. Peter's Basilica, access is provided, skipping the lines. You will be free to explore on your own inside.

    5 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

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    Vatican City

    Visit Vatican City

    Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

In front of 'Al San Michele Bar Caffetteria' - Borgo Santo Spirito n.17. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a flag with the "EcoArt" logo. The nearest metro stop is Line A ‘Ottaviano'.

La carte montre Rome. Le point de rendez-vous exact est l'adresse ci-dessus.Ouvrir une carte plus grande

Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
• Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
• Important: St. Peter's Basilica is not included in all tour options. If you wish to visit the Basilica as part of your experience, please ensure you select a tour where it is explicitly listed as included.
• Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
• Please include all names as they appear on your passports when booking. Tickets are non-transferable and if the names on your booking do not match your ID you may be denied access and will not be due a refund. Any name changes must be communicated at least 72 hours in advance.
• Please bring official ID with you (or a photo/photocopy).
• Important: The ‘Basilica Only’ option it does NOT include access to the Vatican Museums.
• Important: From January 12 to March 31, 2026, conservation work will be carried out on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment (Giudizio Universale). The Sistine Chapel will remain open to visitors; however, the fresco will be temporarily not visible due to scaffolding. We thank you for your understanding during this important preservation project.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• *IMPORTANT* There is no need to come to our redemption point before the actual date and time of the service you booked. Plan on arriving to our meeting point on your selected tour date at least 15 minutes in advance of your selected departure time. Meet our representative on the steps in front of Via Tunisi 4, at the corner with Viale Vaticano. They will be holding a flag with the green EcoArt logo. Please note the redemption point is an outdoor location, not an office. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Vatican. *IMPORTANT* If you booked the Basilica Only option, please go directly to the meeting point at Borgo Santo Spirito 17, without showing up at Via Tunisi 4.

Annulation et remboursement

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

• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si trop peu de participants