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
609 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful guide,...
Roxanne M,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful guide, he was a fountain of knowledge. He made our experience very memorable. Thank you!
A perfect morning
Karen C,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Due to the Jubilee year we weren't taken i to the Basilica. However, Adrien showed us the line, explained the security and what to look for inside, and gave us good estimates for how long the line would take at various points. During our tour of the Museum he was very knowledgeable and knew some great ways around crowds. In the Sistine Chapel he was very respectful of the silent, holy place when other tour guides were not. It was an excellent morning.
The Vatican Tour - skip line/ Professional / Easy meeting
Stacey B,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We enjoyed the tour of the Vatican in Sistine chapel! I made the journey with my daughter and friends from our Jack and Jill chapter. it was educational. The tour company is one I would recommend it was easy to find. There was a place for us to sit and use Wi-Fi. The tour guide was willing to answer questions. She was friendly. Brastouras gave us stickers so that if you lost your group, you could identify the individuals in your group. paying for a tour guide helps you understand what you’re saying. It also helps you skip the line to get into certain areas which was helpful when it started to become crowded. We were able to get a few photos because we had or we were using a group license tour guide. initially, I was not sure about the company, but because another friend shows this company I selected it. It was only because they were not as many reviews. I wanted to take time to post a review if you like me, it makes a difference. I will tell you that some tour guide gave out flyers before getting inside the Vatican city. Our guy gave it to us. Once we were at the exact location which I thought was helpful and very organized. They kept us from having to hold on to lots of papers until we absolutely needed them for a point of reference.
Fun tour and great company: will return!
Victor G,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Guide was engaging, funny, informative, and well versed in her knowledge. She conveyed a lot of great information that was substantive without turning into a lecture. Great balance, good tour, and we'd gladly use this company again. Tour met at the office within a block of the Vatican entrance and was well organized and managed. Definitely worth trying!!
Best, most informative tour
John P,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was very well informed and exceptionally good at communication. She kept things moving along at a good pace,
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