Vatican Tour: Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica

Uncover the hidden gems of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter’s Basilica on a captivating group tour. Explore Renaissance masterpieces with an expert guide and delve into the history of the Vatican and the genius of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo Da Vinci.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vatican Museums - -
  • Sistine Chapel - -
  • St. Peter’s Basilica - -
  • St. Peter’s Square - -
  • Stanze di Raffaello - The rooms of the apartment of Pope Julius II, beautifully painted by Raphael and his students.
  • La Pieta - Inside St Peter’s Basilica
  • Cortile della Pigna - Inside the Vatican museums
  • Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini - View from inside the Basilica of Saint Peter
What's Included
  • Comprehensive Vatican and Sistine Chapel tour
  • Headsets provided for larger groups (6+)
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Guided by an expert, English-speaking guide
  • Skip-the-line access to attractions
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Explore the wonders of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica on this comprehensive group tour. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, participants will delve into the history of the Vatican and the brilliance of Renaissance artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo Da Vinci. Key attractions include the masterpieces in…

Location
Viale Giulio Cesare, 237
Viale Giulio Cesare
You will meet your guide at the flower stand on the corner of Viale Giulio Cesare and Via Leone IV at Viale Giulio Cesare, 237. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Russellpdx
Apr 26, 2025
Incredible Guide and Stunning Art - Our guide, Gracelyn Monaco, was by far the best tour guide I’ve ever had. Her depth of knowledge was incredible, but it was her enthusiasm and engaging storytelling that really brought it all to life. This was no boring art history lecture. She gives you a sense of the human beings behind these incredible works of art and architecture. I was left stunned by the map room, the sculptures, and of course the paintings.
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371erikag
Apr 25, 2025
Best Vatican experience ever - Our guide called Guia Grandi was amazing!!! She is sooo full of knowledge and makes the visit so interesting and fun and I cannot thank her enough. My boyfriend and I felt privileged it was Guia who made our Vatican experience one of a kind. Thank you to all ❤️ Erika
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Kristine
Mar 17, 2025
Fantastic decision! Will use again - Brandon was fabulous! Incredibly knowledgeable and very fun to tour with. His passion for the topics was contagious! I’m so glad we set this up, we were able to skip lines and enjoy a stress free & information packed morning.
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Corap252
Nov 18, 2024
First Time in Vatican City was Amazing with Through Eternity Tours!! - We LOVED our experience with Guia Grandi at Through Eternity. Our tour came highly recommended by a family member and it did not disappoint. Guia was SO knowledgeable and passionate about history and was eager to answer any questions we had. She paced the tour excellently and focused on all the important pieces during our time in the Vatican. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend the 5 hour tour to anyone who is wanting an amazing experience in Vatican City.
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R5277nikarim
Oct 19, 2024
Great tour--do it! - Claudia was a wonderful guide—she is very knowledgeable and personable. The tour was terrific. Surprisingly, we even got to see the pope!
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Richard_t
Oct 9, 2024
If you take one tour in Rome take this one! - The tour guide was amazing! Her knowledge of Art History brought it to life for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Gulia!
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Z9795gxhannahr
Sep 25, 2024
Worth the extended time! - I cannot recommend the extended 5-hour tour of the Vatican enough! We had a small group of 5 people which made navigating the crowds so much easier. You could spend weeks in the museums and Basilica but it still wouldn’t be enough time. Without a guide I would be so lost. The extended tour went by quickly, but it was the perfect amount of time for a first-time visitor. Our guide, Cynthia, was fabulous. She was so kind and patient and made sure to make our experience as personalized as possible. I was blown away by her knowledge and so grateful to have this curated tour. I was 5 months pregnant at the time of tour and worried 5 hours would be too much, but it wasn’t! We even climbed the Basilica on our own at the end. I read through several websites and blogs to pick the best tour to suit our needs and I am so thankful we went with ThroughEternity. If you have the option to do the extended tour, I would absolutely take the opportunity.
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E5580uwstephanies
Jul 27, 2024
Expert guided tour - Our guide Eugenia was excellent. She is an absolute expert on the history of the art we saw! Even though it was impossible to have seen everything there was a lot of info packed into just 5 short hours.
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Real
Jun 19, 2024
Outstanding Tour Guide of Vatican - Absolutely wonderful tour guide. Told us about the history and religious aspects. I learned things I never knew. I could listen to Jim all day. He is funny, fact filled and told us the deeper meaning in an easy to listen to manner that is easy to retain. Highly highly recommended. We had the 150pm Wednesday June 19 tour.
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Mariapaula_m
Jun 2, 2024
Excellent tour - The tour was very well organized. Audio was excellent and Guia was a very expert guide, with deep knowledge and great speaking.
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From $290
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).