Grand Vatican Tour Full-day with Sistine Chapel and Borgia Rooms
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
If you want to really appreciate the wonderful artworks of the Vatican this tour is for you.
On this special extended tour , our expert English-Speaking guide will ensure you see the highlights that this treasure chest has to offer; the Vatican Art Gallery, the Sistine Chapel, St’ Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square.
Not only will you see the highlights; all on the normal tour itinerary, you will see so much more besides!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during your Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
Please note due to the Jubilee, the Basilica might not be accessible as part of the tour. Unfortunately, we know that very last minute.In any case, you can go there after the tour, queueing.
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
With over nine miles of galleries, it is difficult to see everything in the Vatican on a fleeting visit. The Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries hold fantastic treasures as does the Gallery of the Candelabra where you can see the sculpture of Lacoon and his sons.
Stanze di Raffaello
Raphael’s Rooms alone are spectacular and worthy of a prolonged visit, and of course you could spend a half day in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel with its wonderful frescoes and still not see everything this magnificent chapel has to offer. On this special extended tour however we shall ensure you have time for a more in-depth appreciation of the Vatican and its wonderful artworks. The Borgia Apartments are one of the gems not on the usual tourist itinerary. In the 15th century the Spanish cardinal Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI lived here with his family. There are some stunning family portraits and your guide will let you in on some of the secrets of this infamous family. Your guide will explain some of the religious symbolism behind the portraits themselves and give you an insight into the lives of the Pope and his enigmatic daughter Lucretia and son Cesare.
Options
Grand Vatican Tour Full-day with Sistine Chapel St Peter Church & Borgia Rooms
What‘s Included
Local guide
Private tour
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Admission tickets
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
When we learned that our...
Barbara C,May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00When we learned that our original tour was cancelled, our team went to work to get us a new tour that would work with our schedule. Our tour guide, Claudia, was amazing - informative, friendly and she tailored the experience to our wishes. I would recommend her to anyone booking a tour of the Vatican.
Interesting and informative tour.
Dominic W,Sep 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Fabio, our guide was very knowledgeable. The sites were very interesting. The Sistine Chapel was beautiful.
Vatican tour wih vatcan gardens
josipk777,Aug 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We (my family) had a whole Vatican tour, St. Peter basilic, Vatcan gardens, and sistine chapel, an was amaizing. Recomend to visit in 4/5 month when Vatcan gardens are full of flover.
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