What to bring

• Compulsory Vatican dress code: Visitors must wear clothing that covers their knees, arms, and back.

• Please wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a lot of walking.

Accessibility

• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, or baby carriages.

• The Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments (with certified invalidity exceeding 74%). In the case of visitors lacking in self-sufficiency, free entry is extended to their companions.

Additional information

• Purchasing this tour implies an agreement to stick with the assigned guide, without whom you cannot access the Vatican Museums. Opting out or missing the tour means losing ticket rights, without refunds.

• St. Peter’s Basilica may be closed on Wednesday mornings and afternoons as the Papal Audience takes place in St. Peter’s Square. If you’re considering visiting St. Peter's Basilica, please make plans for another day.

• Please note: All guests must pass through airport-style security. During high season and peak hours, the wait time at the security check may be up to 30-45 minutes.

• Your ticket has a designated entry time—please arrive at least 30 minutes in advance.

• Sometimes guides are not allowed to give tours inside the St. Peter's Basilica. On such rare occasions, they will share a brief introduction outside and you'll be free to explore the basilica by yourself.

• Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica are active places of worship, some areas may be subject to sudden closures without prior notice.

• Expect a long wait at security, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour!

• Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies or unforeseen circumstances. St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.

• St. Peter’s Basilica may be closed on Wednesday mornings and afternoons due to the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square. If you’d like to attend, book an exclusive invitation with guaranteed seating.

• Since the Jubilee is underway, access to St. Peter's Basilica is now restricted at all entrances. To ensure entry, reservations must be completed at least 5 days in advance.

• Please note the special closures of the Sistine Chapel in January 2026:

  • 3 January (Saturday): Closed from 2pm, with last admission at 1pm.

  • 9 January (Friday): Closed all day.

  • 10 January (Saturday): Closed from 1pm, with last admission at 12pm.

  • The Vatican Museums will remain open as usual on these dates.

• Note: Michelangelo’s Last Judgement will undergo maintenance until March 2026. While the Sistine Chapel remains open, views of the fresco may be partially obstructed by scaffolding.