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3 hours
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A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the Vatican museums and gain direct entrance with skip-the-line access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, while our excellent guides entertain you with stories that go with each masterpiece.
This budget-friendly tour is the best value for money for travelers that are interested in 1) seeing the museum’s highlights 2) meeting a new friend or two through your group and 3) skipping the lines (trust us, with over 6 million tourist spilling into the museum every year, you'll want it!)
Disclaimer: you will be entering the Vatican museum during one of the busiest times of the day. While the tour provides skip-the-line access, the crowds in the museum vary from day to day and some delay with security can be expected (it would be misleading for other tour operators to not tell you this!)
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Most of our tours include the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. However, there are two specific options with different inclusions. You will find below:
Museums & SISTINE CHAPEL Tour – Includes the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel but does NOT include St. Peter’s Basilica.
ST.PETER'S BASILICA TOUR – Includes St. Peter’s Basilica but does NOT include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Unforeseen events= The Vatican is its own country and therefore the Pope can decide also last minute to close St. Peter’s Basilica for ad hoc events. It is a very rare event during the year but it is possibile and we will do our best to inform you. If it is too late to inform you, our guide will extend the tour in the Vatican. Not to worry that the incredibile collection of Vatican Museums and the masterpiece of Michelagelo in the Sistine Chapel will still be included.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Admission tickets to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and/or St. Peter's Basilica
An expert tour guide with over 10 years of experience. Excellent story teller.
Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums (check below to see which option does not include it)
Guaranteed skip-the-line access
Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica (check below to see which option does not include it)
Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel (check below to see which option does not include it)
If you book the “Museums & SISTINE CHAPEL Tour” option it does NOT include St. Peter’s Basilica.
If you book “ST.PETER'S BASILICA TOUR” option it does NOT include the Museums & Sistine Chapel.
Gratuities
English Tour and Tickets
SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets & Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
Meeting Point: Via Plauto 17A, 00193 Roma, Italy
NOT included: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
INCLUDES Tickets & Tour:: ST.PETER'S BASILICA
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting Point: Via Plauto 17A, 00193 Roma, Italy
INCLUDES Tickets & Tour: VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL
NOT Included: St. Peter's Basilica
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
English Tour
English Tour & Tickets
10,283 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
PedroAnibal P,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
It was an exceptional experience, thanks to Josefina, a kind and attentive receptionist with whom we shared a pleasant conversation, and to the guide Aurora, who was extremely friendly and competent
KRISTEN J,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
It’s two days before the Pope is to be buried. We had skip the lines and worth every minute. For those thinking of buyin in the next two days be aware that the Basilica will not be part of the experience due to the viewing of the Pope until his funeral Saturday. Even though we didn’t get to see all it was excellent
Carlos T,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
Our guide was knowledgeable and showed us quite a lot in this tour. I appreciate the small size groups and how easy we were able to get in the museum. There is a lot of history and stories behind the art you will see. It was totally worth it. Recommended.
Damien L,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
I was a solo traveller and the group left the Sistine chapel with me, leaving me on my own. As a result I did not get to see St Peter’s Basilica. I paid 200 euro for the ticket and they have refused a refund or to ask me what happened. Complained to Viator and again would not engage with me . I had a medical issue when I was left on my own and there was no help there .
Karen S,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
Roberto was fantastic - knowledgeable, funny, caring and approachable. It was so worth skipping the line!!! He knows his stuff and how to navigate the museum, Sistine Chapel and basilica.
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