Skip the line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Get ready for the ultimate Vatican City experience! Skip the line and dive into the wonders of the Vatican Museums, gaze up at Michelangelo’s stunning Sistine Chapel ceiling, and enjoy fast-track access to St. Peter’s Basilica—all with a knowledgeable, friendly guide by your side. This is your chance to explore world-famous art, ancient treasures, and one of the most breathtaking churches on the planet without the hassle of waiting in line.
Don’t miss out on the perfect way to see the Vatican—book now for an unforgettable day in Rome’s most iconic landmark!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Skip-the-Line Access: While you can skip the ticket line, please allow extra time to go through security, especially during busy periods.
Unexpected Closures: Sometimes, St. Peter’s Basilica or the Sistine Chapel may close unexpectedly. In this case, we’ll extend your time in the Vatican Museums, but partial refunds aren’t available.
During periods of Sede Vacante, the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public without prior notice due to the Papal Conclave (election of a new Pope). As this is a decision made by the Vatican, access to the Sistine Chapel is not guaranteed during these times. No refunds or discounts will be issued in the event of such closures.
Restricted Items: Items such as weapons, glass, sharp objects, food, and alcohol aren’t allowed inside for security reasons.
ID Requirements: Your booking name must match your government-issued ID, which is required for entry. Different tickets apply to adults and minors, so please book accurately.
Dress Code: Please ensure your knees and shoulders are covered to enter the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Entry may be denied if you don’t follow this dress code.
Not recommended for individuals with mobility limitations
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Personal radio headset for clear audio during the tour (all options)
Guided tour by an Expert licensed local guide (all options)
Exclusive Crown Tours in-app Rome food & photo guide (all options)
Assistance at the meeting point for a smooth start (all options)
Skip-the-line ticket for Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (Only for "Tour without Basilica")
Skip-the-line tickets for Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica (Only for "Tour with Basilica")
Priority access ticket for St Peter’s Basilica (Only for "Basilica-Only Tour")
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entry & Tour of Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel (If "Basilica-only Tour" is booked)
Entry & Tour of St. Peter's Basilica (If "Tour without Basilica" is booked)
What To Expect
Prati
Join us at our office near the Vatican Museums in Prati! Our team will share exclusive digital resources, and your certified guide will ensure you're fully prepared for an unforgettable visit.
Vatican City
Step into the smallest country in the world, rich with art, history, and religious significance.
Options
English St Peter's (No Museum)
Service: Guided Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica in English
Access: Priority access entry ticket for St. Peter’s Basilica
Duration: 2 hours
Not Included: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
Meeting Point: Via di Porta Angelica, 69, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
English Tour of All 3 Sites
Service: Guided Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting Point: Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
German Tour of All 3 Sites
Service: Guided Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
Skip-the-line access to: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting Point: Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Spanish Tour of All 3 Sites
Service: Guided Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting Point: Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
French Tour of All 3 Sites
Service: Guided Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting Point: Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Italian Tour without Basilica
Service: Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Not Included: St. Peter’s Basilica
Meeting Point: Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
German Tour without Basilica
Service: Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Not Included: St. Peter’s Basilica
Meeting Point: Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Spanish Tour without Basilica
Service: Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Not Included: St. Peter’s Basilica
Meeting Point: Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Italian Tour of All 3 Sites
Service: Guided Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting Point: Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
French Tour without Basilica
Service: Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Not Included: St. Peter’s Basilica
Meeting Point: Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
English Tour without Basilica
Service: Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Not Included: St. Peter’s Basilica
Meeting Point: Via Mocenigo, 15, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Reviews
1,063 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jessica was an excellent...
Erica P,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jessica was an excellent tour guide. Very informative and cheerful. She navigated the huge crowds with ease.
Too expensive for what we got
Shelley R,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
3.00This ended up being with Crown Tours. They did fine. But St Peter’s Basilica ended up closing that day so that was out (the main thing we wanted to see!) and they only gave a 15% refund. The whole tour was VERY expensive for what we got. Expect HUGE crowds in summer - they move you through really fast (you still have to wait in some lines at the start too with “skip the line” but it wasn’t too bad) . Our Guide, Patricia, was very knowledgable.
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Stacey H,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very nice tour, very well organized easy to find the office, started right on time, learned a lot, enjoyed seeing an actual service inside the basilica
NO Crown Tour and Viator
EY L,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
1.00Rome is an amazing city. We admire and appreciate how the city has been keeping and maintaining the artistic and the beauty of the old church buildings and arts. We would love to visit over and over again if we could. However, we will never ever use Crown Tour and Viator. The ticket to get in the museum and Sistine chapel, the company pays 25.60 euro. We got the ticket to St. Peter with a 19 euro via Getyourguide- choose Getyourguide! They have really good guides and reasonable as well. We didn’t need to wait that long. We understand they need to get commission fees but shouldn’t be the more than $200. Their list of including gallery is very very minimum. They said that they send the reminder several times? It will be a big wish that one could earn money so easily by sending reminders. Our guides last year were very high professional and informative. Unfortunately, not this time. Crown Tour & Viator, you are Extremely Poor and Greedy Spirit! You are eating up innocent tourists’ wallets.
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Kathy L,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
3.00Information overload. It was nice to skip the line but you wait for guide 1/2 hour before tour so might be the same The basilica part was cancelled day of tour but were not told that till after in museum. The guide said fo g worry we will just make other parts longer and that was not needed. Suppose to get a credit for the Badiclica part and have not seen that.
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