Guided Tour Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel , St peter's Basilica
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
If you are planning to visit Rome and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the best option would be to opt for a guided tour of the Vatican. The highlight of this tour is that you will be able to climb up a few flights into the interior ring of Michelangelo’s dome. You will also be able to see the 96-foot tall bronze canopy over the High Altar design by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, which is used during papal masses.In addition to that, this is also one of the few tours that allows you to enter the Sistine Chapel with a guide. The guide will be able to tell you the story of the frescoes in the chapel and answer any questions that you might have. Plus, you will get to see the papal tombs – where some of the most prominent popes have been laid to rest.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Best guided tour of Vatican Museum
privileged entrance of St. Peter's Basilica
Skip the line access to the Vatican Museum
Skip the line access to the Sistine Chapel
Coffee and/or Tea
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
Vatican City Known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” The Vatican Museums hold a staggering collection of art and sculpture, including ancient Roman and Greek statuary, Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces by Raphael, Botticelli, and Bernini, and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. It would take weeks, if not months, to fully explore this astounding collection, but with the right guide you can see a few of the highlights on a short visit.
Sistine Chapel
The best Vatican tours provide a deeper appreciation of the artwork by illuminating its cultural and historical context. Whether you’re travelling with friends, family, or a newlywed couple, this option is ideal for those who want a more intimate experience. With a variety of available start times throughout the day, this Vatican tour is ideal for travellers who want a flexible schedule.
Options
Guided Tour Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel , St peter's Basilica
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The experience is very...
Irma M,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
3.00The experience is very good, but you have to be careful with which guide they go, if they have Marco, better change guide
Great Tour of the Vatican
Robert J,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was impactful. The guide knowledgeable and friendly. That was a lot of learn. The building is immense. The tour was inspiring.
Our tour guy Alex was...
Helen L,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guy Alex was punctual and very knowledgeable. He explained everything in details. He was patient, cleared and patiently guided us through the crowd of the Vatican. We really enjoyed his tour today. Thank you Alex & best wishes to you!
Overpriced for what you get
Anny M,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
3.00Honestly this tour was not worth the money. The skip the line ticket entrance was actually like $30 USD per person for the museum and sistine chapel. Everything else was payment for tour and fees im guessing. However, you don’t really get much interesting info from the tour and since it is so crowded inside, having such a big group only made it worse. In our case, apparently the st peter’s basilica was “suddenly” closed for the day, we couldn’t even go. No body told us prior to the day, we were informed at the meeting point. When I reached out to request a partial refund, the contact tour person said he tried contacting me but there was no response. Mind you, he could’ve sent a message through this same app or even texted on whatsapp, introducing himself and explaining why he was reaching out, but he didn’t. Instead, he called me several times in the morning through whatsapp and of course, I did not answer to a random man I don’t know, calling me while I was sleeping. On a positive note, I got my partial refund fairly quick which was $30. Overall, I honestly didn’t think it was worth it. Even if we would’ve gone to the basilica, it would’ve still been overpriced since the basilica entrance was free.
Laura is the one to go on the Vatican tour
Marjanne N,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Laura is a brilliant and lovely lady to have on your Vatican tour. Very helpful and taking care of the group. She has so much knowledge about the historie and the place. She keeps it interested for everyone. We had a lovely tour with her, highly recommended….
Related Experiences
Operated by MD NASIM