4.7(78 reviews)
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
From€75
2 hours
Province of Rome, Italy
About this activity
Experience the Vatican's treasures with a guided tour, including skip-the-line access to the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
- Explore the Sistine Chapel's masterpieces
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica with a guide
- Learn about Vatican art and history
- Enjoy a small group experience
Full description
Dive into the heart of Vatican City's artistic and historical wonders with our guided tour. Skip the lines and explore the Vatican Museums' vast collection, marvel at Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling, and discover the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica. Led by an expert English-speaking guide, this tour offers an enriching experience of art, history, and culture. Perfect for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this tour provides a comprehensive overview of the Vatican's most iconic sites in a small group setting, ensuring a personalized and engaging experience.
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
- Guided tour of Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Food and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Photography is allowed in most areas, but flash and tripods are prohibited.
- The Vatican has a strict dress code; shoulders and knees must be covered.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing for extended periods.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for security checks; large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the Vatican.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid STUDENT PHOTO ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
- Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do in this case.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures for religous events, and the Papal audience on some Wednesday and Saturday mornings. In the event that it is closed if you have selected the option to visit St. Peter's Basilica you will have an extended tour of the Vatican museums. The Basilica is free to enter and we do not have any control in the event of these closures it is not possible to provide a refund under these circumstances.
- Please note that it is mandatory to provide the full name of each participant. Failure to do this could result in refused entry to the monument.
Traveler reviews
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Vatican Tour
Really great tour! We were able to get in quickly and skip the long lines.
J5693WTtaylorkOct 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Great Vatican experience
We had an excellent guide and thorough experience and would recommend to any visitors coming to Rome for the first time
James_COct 3, 2026VIATOR
Very beautiful excursion
Excellent excursion with a very professional guide
analP4511CXSep 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR
The perfect Vatican tour experience
This is a great and comprehensive tour experience of the Vatican museums, the Sistine chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Our guide Christine was phenomenal and knew the history and behind the scenes tips and information that made this into a very enjoyable experience. The tour was informative and mesmerizing with all that was included. I would highly recommend booking this tour and seeing the Vatican with Christine.
Mihael_KSep 12, 2026VIATOR
Very pathetic and very...
Very pathetic and very costly don’t take this tour they are very costly and poor service Really very bad experience
Balpandian_TSep 11, 2026VIATOR
Additional information
If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid student photo ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour.
Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter the Sistine Chapel.
Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Please be aware that large oversized bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction.
It is not possible to contact guides when they are inside the Vatican museums, it is the clients responsibility to stay with the guided tour group, if you lose your guide inside the Vatican, there is nothing we can do in this case.
St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures for religous events, and the Papal audience on some Wednesday and Saturday mornings. In the event that it is closed if you have selected the option to visit St. Peter's Basilica you will have an extended tour of the Vatican museums. The Basilica is free to enter and we do not have any control in the event of these closures it is not possible to provide a refund under these circumstances.