Vatican Museums Skip-The-Line Ticket and St. Peter's Basilica Audio Guide

Place: Rome

Duration: 5 hours

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Chinese

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Do this because

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Feast your eyes on masterpieces by Raphael, Michelangelo and Bernini
Learn the fascinating history of St. Peter's Basilica from an audio guide
Climb over 300 stairs to the top of St. Peter's Basilica, 136m above the city
Explore the embellishments and mosaic art adoring the walls of the Dome

What to expect

See priceless works of art in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel and explore St. Peter's Basilica and Dome at your own pace.

Dive through the extensive halls of the Vatican Museums, where you'll have the chance to visit sights like the impressive Vatican Courtyard, Pio-Clementino Museum, Gallery of the Candelabra and more. Discover the countless treasures of the Vatican with a visit to the Raphael Rooms. Admire the 4 rooms of the Vatican famous for their frescoes by the High Renaissance great Raphael. Walk through the Borgia Apartments and enjoy the optical illusions in the Hall of the Tapestries. Admire the Sistine Chapel and Last Judgement by Michelangelo. Complete your experience with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica and Dome, with assistance of Touristation staff.

Initially ordered by Pope Julius II during the 16th century, this grandiose Basilica encapsulates centuries of history and spiritual reverence. First, climb the dome, and get a close look at the interior mosaics while your audio guide tells you about the church's history. After descending from the Dome, admire Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldacchino and the final resting places of St. Peter and other popes. Using a digital map and 27 designated listening points, follow the audio tour on a journey through the basilica's key highlights. Delve into La Pieta of Michelangelo and the historical significance of the extraordinary pavement beneath you.

Important to know

Not suitable for:

People with heart and back problems, people with mobility impairments, pregnant women and people with claustrophobia

Know in advance:

The Vatican Museums reserve free admission to all disabled visitors with a certified disability of more than 74%. In case of not self-sufficient, the free ticket is also extended to a companion
Entrance to the Vatican is subject to a strict dress code: Low-cut or sleeveless dresses, miniskirts, shorts and hats are not allowed
Note that the audio guide for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is not included
The entrance to the St. Peter's Basilica and Dome is not skip-the-line, you will have to pass through security
The elevator will not take you to the top. You will have to walk up 300 stairs
Latecomers will not be admitted
Children (ages 0-7): Free admission