Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Square Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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Visit the Vatican Museums on this guided tour with skip-the-line guaranteed.
Discover St. Peter's Square and marvel at the works of Michelangelo and Bernini.
Begin your guided walking tour at the Vatican Museums, with their immense collection built by the Popes throughout the centuries, and discover one of the world's most remarkable art collections.
See the Pio Clementino Hall, the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere. Marvel at works by ancient cartographers in the Gallery of Maps and wander the Candelabra Gallery and the Gallery of Tapestries to see Flemish works by pupils of Raphael.
Go inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's legendary frescoes.
Leaving the Museum, follow your guide and reach St. Peter's Square, dominated by Michelangelo's imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini's double Colonnade, which houses St. Peter's Basilica the most important Christian church in the world.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Raphael's Rooms are not included in the tour and are visited only when the Vatican makes the internal itinerary mandatory.
The guided tour inside St. Peter's Basilica is not included, but at the end of the tour you will be able to enter on your own for free.
It is forbidden to bring metal objects, big bags and animals (assistance dogs allowed).
It is not permitted to wear shorts, miniskirts and have uncovered shoulders.
No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free device charging station at the meeting point
Sistine Chapel illustrated factsheet
Official Vatican headsets
Skip the line entry to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
Professional licensed guide
Hotel pick up and drop off
Lunch
What To Expect
Vatican City
The smallest sovereign state in the world, kingdom of Christianity and governed by the Pope.
Vatican Museums
The immense art collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries and the Vatican Galleries.
Options
Guided Tour in Spanish
Guided Tour in English
Reviews
637 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
Donna D,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative; our guide was also very personable. There is s lot to see on this tour so be prepared and be prepared to be ‘wowed,’
Very disappointed ☹️ with how our tour ended
D9590AKdianer,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The tour started off well—engaging and pleasant—but ended terribly. Our guide told us to meet outside after the last stop and then disappeared. When we went to the office, they took their equipment and dismissed us. Very disappointed we couldn’t finish the tour and won’t receive a refund.
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elainekI3136ZV,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gaby was an excellent tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel. She pointed out things and explained their significance and context. She was so lovely and pleasant as well.
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Destination641,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was great. She guided us expertly through the crowds so that we saw the beasutiful works of art and explained the history!
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Amelia L,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Vatican walking tour was absolutely incredible! The guide was knowledgeable and passionate, bringing the art and history of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica to life. It’s a must-do experience when in Rome — worth every minute.
Stunning!!
Kristen F,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The.Vatican is just beautiful! The art work is stunning. Louisa was so passionate, knowledgeable and very considerate of the older members of our group. This is a long tour but well worth it if you don't mind getting in your steps.
Great and very...
Troy S,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great and very informative tour! We had a great time. Tour guide was friendly and very personable. Highly recommended
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Teresa B,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, easy to follow. Our guide was very informative and took the time to explain and answer all our questions. It was my first time in Rome I would highly recommend taking a guided tour, it’s worth the time and money!!!
Highly recommend the tour and our wonderful tour guide.
johnniem994,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide Gabriella was simply the best guide. She was very knowledgeable and you can tell she’s seasoned. Taking a tour is your best bet to crowd management and also if time is of the essence. The tour allowed us to visit the “what not to miss”. Otherwise you’ll have to spend time researching the various works of art in front of you. The statues, paintings and mosaics were impressively preserved. The tour takes you back in time. Definitely a must-see.
10am guide (Fabio?) was...
Steve P,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.0010am guide (Fabio?) was awesome, very knowledgeable and patient. With a great sense of humor!! Bring your walking shoes and lots of patience! Very, very crowded, shoulder to shoulder in all the museums visited. But nevertheless spectacular!!
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