Vatikanische Museen, Sixtinische Kapelle und Basilikaführung

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   Vatican City

   Meet your guide near the entrance to the Vatican Museums. Look for the exact location on your booking voucher, then get ready to enter security with your group and begin exploring the vast museum complex.

   5 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

2. 2

   Vatican Museums

   Before entering the extensive halls of the Vatican Museums, join your guide on a walk through the stunning Pinecone Courtyard. Here you'll have a chance to marvel at Arnaldo Pomodoro's famous ''Sphere within a Sphere''

   15 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

3. 3

   Vatican Museums

   With a semi private group, use timed entry tickets and delve into the treasures of the Vatican Museums. Enjoy a guided tour by an expert who will reveal the secrets behind the stunning artworks and artifacts. Follow your guide through the Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries, and Gallery of Maps, marveling at the ancient Greek and Roman statues, Flemish tapestries, and detailed maps of Italy. In the Pio-Clementino Museum, home to some of the world's most famous sculptures, you'll see Laocoön and His Sons, the Belvedere Torso, and the magnificent sarcophagus of St. Helen, mother of Constantine. Next, enter the Raphael Rooms and immerse yourself in the Renaissance era of amazing art and literature. See the rooms frescoed by Raphael and admire his most famous work, The School of Athens, as your guide shares insights into the artist's life and influences.

   1 Std. 40 Min.•Eintritt inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

4. 4

   Sistine Chapel

   Enter the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s ceiling and Last Judgment. Since speaking is not allowed inside this sacred space, your guide explains the major details to your semi private group before you enter.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

5. 5

   St. Peter's Basilica

   (excluding Wednesdays)When available, continue through the privileged Scala Regia passageway into St. Peter’s Basilica. This exclusive route connects the Vatican Museums directly to the basilica and makes the transition smoother. End your tour inside St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most significant churches in Christianity. After the guided portion, you’re free to admire the chapels, sculptures, vast nave, and sacred atmosphere at your own pace. Please note: St. Peter’s Basilica is not accessible on Wednesdays due to the Papal Audience and may close unexpectedly on other days. In such cases, your guide will adapt the itinerary to ensure a full and enriching experience elsewhere within the Vatican.

   20 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

Treffpunkt

Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will meet you between Tmark Hotel Vaticano and Caffé Vaticano, at the top of the big staircase (Viale Vaticano, 100). A representative will be there holding a sign reading “The Tour Guy.”

Die Karte zeigt Rom. Der genaue Treffpunkt ist die Adresse oben.Größere Karte öffnen

Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Guests not meeting the dress code may be refused entry. No hats or flip flops please.
• You are advised to be ready at the meeting point up to 15 minutes ahead of the start time to ensure a prompt start. After leaving the meeting point, your guide will bring you inside the Vatican Museums. Since we have a strict entrance time, in case of delays and late arrivals, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to add you to the group.
• St. Peter’s Basilica is closed on Wednesday mornings until 1:30 PM due to the Papal Audience. Tours during this time will not include basilica entry Tours starting after 3:30 PM are not guaranteed entry into St. Peter’s Basilica.
• The Sistine Chapel is a place of worship, so visitors are not allowed to speak inside. Your guide will explain what you will see before entering.
• During state visits or special religious events, parts of the Vatican or St. Peter’s Basilica may close unexpectedly and without much notice.
• 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.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • DRESS CODE: Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Guests not meeting the dress code may be refused entry. • IMPORTANT: St. Peter’s Basilica is closed on Wednesday mornings until 1:30 PM due to the Papal Audience. Tours during this time will not include basilica entry. Tours starting after 3:30 PM are not guaranteed entry into St. Peter’s Basilica. • A valid government-issued ID is required for all guests, including children. • Only small bags or backpacks are permitted. Large luggage, wheeled bags, tripods, and glass bottles are prohibited. There is no on-site storage; please leave large items at your accommodation. • All guests must pass through a security check. Even with timed entry or group access, expect a short wait during peak season, up to 30 minutes. • During state visits or special religious events, parts of the Vatican or St. Peter’s Basilica may close unexpectedly and without much notice. We will do our best to inform you on time of possible closings, but often the Vatican does not announce them in advance. In the event that an area normally covered on a tour is closed, our guide will still provide the explanation and will show you an extra site or gallery to compensate for the closure. • Photography and filming are strictly prohibited inside the Sistine Chapel.

Stornierung und Erstattung

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