Railway Tours in St. Peter's Basilica

Compare 7 railway tours in St. Peter's Basilica, with prices from €65. Free cancellation on most bookings.

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Daniel_H·2024-08-17· ★ 5.0

Skip-The-Line Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Skip-the-line was worth it

The "skip the line" is a little confusing but ultimately worth it. The Vatican Museums have several lines - an entry line that can be hours long, and another line inside to get into the Sistine Chapel. The Skip-the-Line tours enter a shorter tour groups line for entry, which only took a few minutes, and depending upon the whims of the Vatican officials can sometimes also circumvent the normal Sistine Chapel line. Finally, there's a line to enter St. Peter's Basilica through security screening but the tour exits the museums inside the secured area so you get to skip the Basilica line as well. We found "skip the line" worth it, especially on a hot day. Your mileage may vary. The tour consisted of a couple of hours guided through parts of the Vatican Museums, and I understand what you see can vary based upon which wings of the museums are open that day. We then got a few minutes in the Sistine Chapel - the Vatican tries to keep everyone moving through, so I don't think any of the tour groups are permitted to linger long - and then were dropped off in front of St. Peter's Basilica where the guided part of the tour ended but you could explore the basilica on your own. Again, this is because of the Vatican's policies - they don't want tour groups shuffling through the basilica when there are frequently multiple church services going on in various parts of the building. We liked our guide and the tour and were happy with the experience. The very beginning - finding the meeting place and tour guide - was a little confusing, as it seems several locations sell tours and all just hand you off to someone else to eventually connect you to a larger group and the tour guide.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I budget for railway tours in St. Peter's Basilica?
Plan on €86 to €12825 per adult, which covers half of the 7 options on this page. The cheapest is the Skip-The-Line Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour at €65.
What happens if I need to cancel?
For 7 of the 7 experiences here you get a full refund if you cancel in time, usually up to 24 hours before. The deadline is shown on each booking page.
Do any experiences include pickup from my hotel?
Four experiences on this page include pickup, such as the 8 Day Rome, Florence, Pisa, Siena, Venice Tour with Food & Wine. The others start from a meeting point shared after booking.
How long do railway tours in St. Peter's Basilica last?
Most last about 6 days. None take less than 2 hours, and the longest lasts 13 days.
How quickly is my booking confirmed?
71% of the options here confirm instantly. Others are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours. Filter by “Instant confirmation” to see only the instant ones.
Which languages are the tours in?
English is the most common, offered by 6 experiences, followed by Spanish; Castilian. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
Can I book a private guide?
Yes. Six experiences here are private, from €65 per adult.

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