Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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!)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission tickets to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and/or St. Peter's Basilica
Entry/Admission-Vatican Museums (NOT included if you book the option: ONLY ST.PETER'S BASILICA TOUR)
An expert tour guide with over 10 years of experience. Excellent story teller.
Entry/Admission- Sistine Chapel (NOT included if you book the option: ONLY ST.PETER'S BASILICA TOUR)
Guaranteed skip-the-line access
Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica (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 “ONLY ST.PETER'S BASILICA TOUR” option it does NOT include the Museums & Sistine Chapel.
Gratuities (Tips)
What To Expect
Borgo
Meet your tour guide at our office, located in the oldest neighbourhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio. Following a self introduction by your guide, you will walk through the charming shops of the Borgo, as he/she shares some local tips for eating and site seeing in Rome, including off the beaten track sites that you must visit during your holiday! Some background will also be provided on the history of the Sistine Chapel (we do it here as the chapel forbids noise and travellers are expected to observe silence once entering).
Via Della Conciliazione
Admire the flags and surrounding embassies as you walk through this street, which serve as the primary access point to St. Peter's Square, and by extension, to the Vatican City itself.
Options
Vatican Museums+SISTINE CHAPEL
INCLUDES Tickets & Tour: VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL
NOT included:: ST.PETER'S BASILICA
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
VATICAN AFTER HOURS
Description: Start at St. Peter’s Basilica, then visit the Vatican Museums after closing, ending alone with our group inside the SISTINE
Exclusive Access Tour: SISTINE CHAPEL
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Vatican English Tour & Tickets
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
Vatican Tour & Tickets - 8 AM
Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
English Tour & Tickets
ONLY ST.PETER'S BASILICA TOUR
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
MUSEUM+SISTINE CHAPEL+BASILICA
INCLUDES Tickets & Tour: VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL & ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Duration: 3 hours
English Tour
VATICAN KEY MASTER EARLY TOUR
Super Early Morning: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
First in the Sistine Chapel: The Vatican Key Master will accompany you with the tour guide inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Duration: 3 hours
Reviews
12,240 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
If You Get Carl, You’re in Great Hands
philipvinguyen,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took my tour on November 7th with Carl as my guide, and I absolutely have to give him his flowers. From start to finish, he was AMAZING—truly top-tier at what he does. Carl went above and beyond throughout the entire day, giving detailed explanations, sharing fascinating insights, and making every stop feel meaningful. You can tell he’s passionate about his work, and it really shows in the way he connects with people and brings each place to life. I’ve traveled to 10 countries so far and experienced countless tours, but Carl stands out as the best tour guide I’ve ever had. His professionalism, knowledge, energy, and genuine care for the group made the day unforgettable. If anyone is lucky enough to get Carl as their guide, they’re in for an exceptional experience.
A tour artfully done . . .
Douglas J,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco did a wonderful job on the special tour of the Vatican Museums and The Sistine Chapel. It was educational, informative, and funny. He demonstrated tremendous historical knowledge and insight. He made it fun for the children on the tour. He is an expert at his craft. Thank you!
Fantastic tour of the Vatican
Blackyb72,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alessia our tour guide was amazing! So knowledgeable and engaging as she guided us through the Vatican. Such a memorable experience. 10 out of 10 experience. Request Alessia for your next tour!
Great time in Rome!
Nicole P,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our tour with Marco!! He was extremely knowledgable about The Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica! He is local to Rome and knew history that we needed to know to add to the tour. He was also very funny and made the tour so enjoyable!!
Family tour
evelync2622,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We love Marko’s tour. He gave a very in depth tour from Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel to San Pietro Basilica and made the tour fun! Kids had a good story time too!
Guided tour basilica and Vatican museums
seremiao45,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour, our guide Marco did a great job explaining everything and make the visit fun and inclusive. Highly recommended.
Amazing Vatican City tour!
Tom H,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was well worth paying for the guided tour. Our guide Roberto was fantastic! He had an infectious passion for the art and history of the Renaissance and Vatican City and for the life and work of Michaelangelo. I would recommend this trip to anybody who has an interest in history, religion or art. You do also get to skip the queues which were very big when we went despite being outside of the peak tourist season.
A must for any visitor to Rome
G1796VNsarahs,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was really great. Nadia was incredibly knowledgeable and informative. Very worthwhile tour. Would highly recommend to all.
Very Worthwhile
Elaine R,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable with a very good guide. There is a lot of walking and standing so you need to be fit. Would definitely recommend as a must do if you're in Rome.
Great tour guide for Vatican
Caitlin M,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Answered questions and efficiently got our group through everything the description says it will the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. I underestimated how much walking and how busy the Vatican Museums would be but that isn't something tour guide can control and it is a Jubilee year. You move through the museums fairly quickly but necessary to be able to cover it all. Tour ends at St. Peter's Basilica and then have as much time as you want to go your own pace and look around. It being a Jubilee year we were able to wait in short line to go through Holy Doors only opened every 25 years. Overall visting these sites is very worthwhile when visiting Rome and having a guide makes it much more stress-free to navigate but you do need to go at the same pace as your group which at times can be slower or faster than you would on your own.
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