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
Itinerary
Visit the renowned Vatican Museums, home to an unparalleled collection of art, including works by Caravaggio, Raphael and many others, all of which will be brought to life by an expert guide. You will also see and incredible array of statues, artifacts, and of course, frescoes.isit to the renowned Vatican Museums, home to an unparalleled collection of art, including works by Caravaggio, Raphael and many others, all of which will be brought to life by an expert guide. You will also see and incredible array of statues, artifacts, and of course, frescoes.
In the Sistine Chapel you will have the chance to admire Michelangelo’s astonishing work, the entire ceiling and the Last Judgment, and then again in St Peter’s Basilica where his beautiful Pietà is kept
Continue your tour as you enter St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access. Admire even more Renaissance masterpieces inside the beautiful church as you appreciate Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ and Bernini’s altar covering. Rub the toes of the statue of St. Peter for the chance to receive some good luck!
Meeting point
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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
Marco Made the Vatican Come Alive
We had an incredible experience on the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica tour with Enjoy Rome. Our guide, Marco Fiorellino, was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable, organized, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history and artwork of the Vatican. Rather than simply walking us through the museums, he helped us notice details we would have completely missed on our own. One of our favorite moments was when Marco stopped at the famous Resurrection tapestry and had everyone move from side to side to watch Christ’s eyes appear to follow you. Seeing that illusion firsthand was unforgettable! It’s little moments like that that made the tour so engaging and memorable. Marco also did an excellent job navigating one of the busiest attractions in the world while keeping the group together and on schedule. Our initial check-in felt a little abrupt, but once the tour began, that was quickly forgotten thanks to Marco’s professionalism and enthusiasm. If you’re visiting the Vatican, I highly recommend this tour—especially if you’re lucky enough to have Marco as your guide. He truly helped make this one of the highlights of our trip to Rome.
Iconic
Paolo was great! He was very informative. Great experience.
Excellent
Excellent tour. Patricia has moved us through the crowds very easily, and as the tour guide she was able to take shortcuts through the crowds. She was tremendously knowledgeable.
Marco for the win!
Marco was awesome! My young family and I had a good time, he was engaging and very well informed. He was thoughtful about his group (especially my young daughter). We made appropriate stops and quick access to Sistine chapel!
GUIDE MADE THE TOUR
Paolo was extremely knowledgeable and had context, history and knowledge of every piece and item as we walked through. Some guides would walk passed an item or give just give a basic generalized narrative, but he was detailing with dates and pertinent information about every statue, art, etc, EVEN pictorial carpets, and even who, what, where, when and how inspiration. He’s the sort of guide you pray you get, and paid for.