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What You Need to Visit the Vatican Museums
It may be the world’s tiniest country, but Vatican City packs a punch. As home to the head of the Catholic Church, this tiny city in a country is where you’ll find St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and 9 miles of Vatican Museums. Fortunately, we make it easy to know what you should see at the Vatican Museums.
Use the articles below to get familiar with the treasures of the Vatican. Reading ahead makes your upcoming trip more rewarding, and you’ll be able to interact with your guide even more. We’re Vatican experts, and you can be too!
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Top Vatican Museums Tours
The Tour Guy offers a variety of small group and private tours of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Our tours are the best choice since we have many start times, durations, and group sizes to choose from.
We have a special agreement with the Vatican that lets us offer you exclusive entry times and after-hours access. The Vatican is best seen through the eyes of a passionate local guide. We secure the most exclusive tickets so you can have the best experience possible.
Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican & Colosseum
A great tour starts with the best tour guides, and we hand-pick ours to make sure you’re entertained and enlightened. Our Rome in a Day Tour covers the Rome essentials to get your trip started right!
Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel
With early start times to beat most of the crowds, this early-entrance tour is ideal for most visitors. You’ll see the best of the Vatican, stand beneath the Sistine Chapel, and tour St. Peter’s Basilica.
St. Peter’s Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour
Combo tours are the best way to maximize your time and money, and this one is extra special because few take the time to climb St. Peter’s Dome. We make it easy with skip-the-line tickets, elevator access, a fun guide, and all the best stops at the Vatican.
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The Best Tours of St. Peter’s Basilica and Why + Maps
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Planning a trip to Vatican City and not sure what to see and do in the area? There are definitely no shortages of famous artwork, ancient Roman construction, monuments, and attractions. In this article, we’ll detail what there is to see in and near the Vatican so you can plan the most memorable visit possible.…
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Planning to see the Sistine Chapel and want to know more about the masterpieces you’ll be looking at? To help you add depth and meaning to your trip, we detail the top things to see in the Sistine Chapel and why they are so important. Pro Tip: Planning your visit to the Vatican in Rome? Bookmark…
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