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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Skip the lines and step into the Vatican Museums with a licensed guide, ready to unveil the wonders of ancient art and mythology. Admire the stunning Gallery of Maps and other highlights as your guide shares fascinating insights.
The tour culminates in the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam, will leave you in awe. With an audio headset, you won’t miss a word of the expert commentary.
Perfect for art and history lovers, this tour offers a seamless and enriching way to experience the Vatican’s treasures.
Upgrade Option: Enhance your experience with access to St. Peter’s Basilica, where you can marvel at its grandeur and iconic artworks.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that St. Peter’s Basilica remains closed on Wednesdays and during religious holidays.
A valid photo ID is required for the mandatory security screening
Be aware that the Vatican Museums adhere strictly to scheduled entry times. Late arrivals may be denied entry, and no refunds will be issued for missed tours.
A strict dress code is in place at the Vatican Museums: both shoulders and knees must be covered.
Access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be limited at short notice due to religious events held during the Jubilee Year.
Visitors with disabilities are entitled to complimentary entry to the Vatican Museums. To ensure proper arrangements, please inform us at the time of booking.
Tour times are subject to change. Please provide an accurate phone number with the correct country code so we can reach you if necessary.
Please note: tours beginning after 2:00 PM do not include entrance to the Basilica.
•Please note that by purchasing this tour, you accept our Terms and Conditions and are aware that no refund will be given in case you do not attend the tour or arrive late for the tour. Please note that in the afternoon and on Wednesday, the door connecting the Basilica and the Vatican Museum is closed, and you are aware that by purchasing this tour, you will not have the skip-the-line passage for St. Peter’s Basilica. You can go to the Basilica on your own, entering from the main square
•In peak season, due to the high number of visitors, it might take extra time to go through the security check and to collect the Vatican headsets which are compulsory.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
St. Peter's Basilica Access (if option selected)
Free Wifi available at the meeting point
Staff available to assist you at the meeting point
Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Professional guide with headsets to hear guide clearly
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Basilica guided tour
Vatican Museums
Visit the Vatican Museums and Upper Galleries, including the one of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra. Explore the Stanze of Raffaello, part of the apartment of Pope Julius II, where the young Raphael spent many hours decorating the walls of the rooms with beautiful frescoes.
Vatican Museums
Visit the Borgia rooms, part of the papal apartments painted by Pinturicchio and his scholars. The Modern art and contemporary galleries were put together as an homage to Pope Paul VI who, during a homely in the Sistine Chapel underlined the importance of the link between the Church and Art.
Included: ONLY SKIP THE LINE ENTRY. No guided tour or access to St. Peter Basilica
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Accesso Basilica S.Pietro
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164 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Seth W,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
We had a great experience with this tour! Our tour guide, David, was very informative and easy to understand. This was the first experience our kids had of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Bascilica, and it was unforgettable! Being able to skip the long lines and exit from the Sistine Chapel directly into St Peter's Bascilica was A HUGE time savings. Highly recommended!
Maricelis G,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
The tour was comprehensive. Raul is very knowledgeable and focuses in the most striking and interesting facts. He is also too funny. We loved loved him!!
Denise B,
May 15, 2025
- Viator
We paid for this tour and missed it due to no fault of ours. Our driver dropped us at the wrong hotel for 1 and a half hours. It took so long we missed the start. Tried to reach the tour company but never got so much as a message back. Very disappointed.
Laura P,
Nov 28, 2024
- Viator
Renata was an awesome tour guide! She was so knowledgeable and made the whole experience outstanding!
Sandra L,
Oct 26, 2024
- Viator
Finding the meeting place was difficult and no restroom or place to sit while waiting for tour guide. But otherwise a great tour and very knowledgeable guide!
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