Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
- Explore the Sistine Chapel's masterpieces
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica
- Learn from expert guides
- Experience Vatican City's rich history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
- Guided tour of Sistine Chapel
- Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tours are conducted in English; check availability for other language options.
- Photography is allowed in most areas; however, flash photography is prohibited in certain sections.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
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.
- Ensure your attire is respectful; shoulders and knees should be covered when entering religious sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- All visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security
- Luggage storage NOT available
- We are sorry to inform you that this tour is NOT wheelchair accessible. Vatican Museums provide wheelchairs free of charge in the main lobby. You can easily pick one up after you enter, before starting your own independent visit. If you are looking for a guided tour with wheelchair access, we recommend booking our private tours so a guide can lead you through the alternate routes
- All students should have their student identity card in order to get the discount for the admission fee.
- Pets are NOT allowed
- St. Peter's Basilica is closed during the following times: Wednesdays: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, December 24 and 31 During these times, the tour will visit other parts of the museums
- St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel close without notice on rare occasions; if this happens, your guide will take you to tour the Vatican Museums and/or the Sistine Chapel/St Peter's Basilica/Raphael Rooms instead
Traveler reviews
Fantastic
Palo was fantastic throughout our trip was extremely friendly and approachable and was a pure fountain of knowledge we really enjoyed our day!!!
Absolutely worth the visit
We had a great time with Lorenzo who gave us a lovely tour!
Disappointing
This was an hour too long. Our guide was very esoteric. Would have preferred plain english and simple explanations. We visited the Academia in Florence the next day and our guide told us much more about Michelangelo. In two hours you can walk past the boring statues and get to the Sistine chapel and then to st Peter’s basilica which is what everyone wants anyway. There is absolutely nowhere to sit and this tour did not take a break anywhere. The tourist attractions have become so crowded and most are under construction in some way or other. Cannot recommend this tour.
Amazing experience!
Awesome! Very prompt and informative!
One of the most popular...
One of the most popular tours in Rome which becomes very crowded. Lots to see and take in as you do a lot of walking. Highlite was the Sistine Chapel with the incredible Michelangelo paintings! A must see!