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Enjoy a group guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Benefit from skip-the-line entry and explore the vast collections of the Museums and admire the magnificent murals by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
Meet your tour guide and skip the long ticket lines at the Vatican Museums. Discover the highlights of the vast interior of the museums, including the Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of the Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino's Rooms, and the Tapestry Gallery.
Learn more about the fascinating artifacts and stunning artwork on display with your guide. Make your way to the breathtaking Sistine Chapel and admire the stunning frescoes of Michelangelo which adorn its walls and ceiling.
Conclude the tour with priority and line-free access to St. Peter's Basilica, which you can explore at your own pace.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress Code; knees and shoulders must be covered
Valid ID: Travelers are required to carry a valid identity document
Due to the Pope's audience access to the St. peter's square in excluded from Wednesday morning tours
Due to numerous number of stairs and uneven terrains wheelchair/walker users can not be accommodate
Due to the Vatican Museums regulations persons with any sort of disabilities can not be accommodated
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Due to the Jubliee the St. Peter's Basilica maybe subject of last minute and unannounced closure and access to the Basilica is not guaranteed
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Skip-the-Line Entrance of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
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Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
Guided Tour of the St. Peter's Basilica
Access to the St. Peter's Basilica is excluded from Evening Option
Priority Access: Skip the line access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Evening Group Tour: A unique way to visit the Vatican Museums in the evening when most of the crowds have left.
Duration: 2 hours
Small Group: A group of maximum 14 participants.
Taylored and Designed: for persons with disabilities, wheelchair users, slow walkers and families with numerous children.
A Private Guided Tour: for you and your party only which means there is no other participant and the guide is at your service only.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: guided tour of the highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with a possible access to the St. Peter's.
Operated by Capitolium Tours
622 reviews
Robert N,
Feb 28, 2025
The agency is not the easiest to find although not far from the Vatican. The tour guide spoke clear English, was easy to understand, highly knowlegable and overall probably the best my wife and I ever experienced.
Lisa H,
Feb 28, 2025
Josephine, the tour guide, waa outstanding. She was informative, courteous, attentive and professional. Her level of knowledge was impressive and sge was able to easilt engage my teenage son in the Vatican!
Michele W,
Feb 27, 2025
Very knowledgeable guide. Small group of only 4 people. Easy to get onto Chapel and other areas. Would recommend.
Stefanos P,
Feb 24, 2025
This was a wonderful tour and Francesca was a very knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend! Eat a snack before you go. Be engaged in the tour. Don’t get distracted! You’re at the Vatican! It’s a special place.
John H,
Jan 3, 2025
Francesca was great! Very knowledgeable and enjoyable. She seemed to know everyone and everything. She navigated us through the museum expertly and we saw all of the best things to see. Great job!
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