Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Save time and energy at the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line, timed entry that lets you bypass long queues and head straight inside. Explore the highlights with your guide, including the Sistine Chapel, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Gallery of Maps, while learning the rich history, art, and architecture behind these masterpieces. With expert commentary, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of the Vatican’s treasures and enjoy a more meaningful visit. Upgrade to a small-group tour for a more personalized experience, or extend your visit with priority entry to St. Peter’s Basilica. Prefer to focus only on St. Peter’s? Select the Basilica-only option for a guided visit inside.
Short on time? Opt for the 1.5-hour tour to breeze through the Vatican Museums and be among the first to enter the Sistine Chapel.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
At least 4 people are required for the guided tour options to take place.
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Important: St. Peter's Basilica is not included in all tour options. If you wish to visit the Basilica as part of your experience, please ensure you select a tour where it is explicitly listed as included.
Please include all names as they appear on your passports when booking. Tickets are non-transferable and if the names on your booking do not match your ID you may be denied access and will not be due a refund. Any name changes must be communicated at least 72 hours in advance.
Please bring an ID or a photo/copy of ID.
Important: The ‘Basilica Only’ option it does NOT include access to the Vatican Museums.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Skip the Line Access to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (except when Basilica Only option selected)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Guided Tour
Direct Access to St. Peter's Basilica (only when option selected)
Food and drinks
Tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
Visit the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel on your own or with a guide (if option selected). Tickets provide skip the line access.
Cortile della Pigna
Explore one of the Vatican's many open air courtyards. This one is decorated with a giant bronze pinecone sculpture, giving the courtyard its name.
Options
First Access + Basilica: 20max
20 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
First Access + Basilica: 20max: First access. Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. Includes Skip the Line St. Peter’s Basilica (access only – no tour).
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Hosted Tickets Only (No guide)
Hosted Tickets Only (no guide): Hosted access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, no guided tour. NO access to St. Peter's Basilica.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Guided Tour + Basilica: 10max
10 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Guided Tour + Basilica: 10max: Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. Includes Skip the Line St. Peter’s Basilica (access only – no tour).
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
First Access + Basilica: 10max
10 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
First Access + Basilica: 10max: First access. Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. Includes Skip the Line St. Peter’s Basilica (access only – no tour).
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
First Access: 10max
10 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
First Access: 10max: First access. Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. NO access to St. Peter's Basilica.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Basilica Only
Guided 1 hour tour in English with skip the line access, 20 people or less. (Cupola and Vatican Museums not included).
Starting point:
Borgo Santo Spirito, 17, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Guided Tour + Basilica: 20max
20 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Guided Tour + Basilica: 20max: Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. Includes Skip the Line St. Peter’s Basilica (access only – no tour).
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Guided Tour: 10max
10 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Guided Tour: 10max: Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. NO access to St. Peter's Basilica.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Guided Tour: 20max
20 guests max
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Guided Tour: 20max: Tour in English of the Vatican Museums, NO access to St. Peter's Basilica.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Private Tour
Exclusive Private Tour : Private Tour in English of the Vatican Museums. Includes Skip the Line (no included St. Peter’s Basilica)
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Express: 12max
12 guests max
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Express: 12max: Express Tour in English of the Vatican Museums to the Sistine Chapel, NO access to St. Peter's Basilica.
Starting point:
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Reviews
6,124 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vatican museum memories
939glynisg,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends & me had a wonderful experience with EcoArt during our Vatican visit. A special thank-you to Alberto, our guide, who not only briefed us and personally accompanied us to the Vatican Museum entrance, but also led the tour with exceptional professionalism. He was extremely polite, insightful, and courteous throughout. Alberto engaged every single person in the group, answered all our questions with patience, and made the entire experience both informative and enjoyable. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better guide. I also want to acknowledge the incredible support team behind the scenes. I had complications with scheduling my Basilica and Vatican Museum visits, and even though the Basilica tour wasn’t part of my booking, the team still guided me through everything with genuine care. Their communication was prompt and clear, and they made sure I was supported at every step. Overall, it was an outstanding experience. I highly recommend EcoArt for their professionalism, warmth, and dedication …they truly enhanced my trip to Rome.
Great
Sandra H,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect option for me... I looked for tickets very last minute. Met the guide, she took a small group of us through the first security check and explained what to do from there. I got one of the first sessions in the morning and was through into the museum in no time at all! Once you are through security, you are on your own.
The best way to see the Vatican without being packed!
Rodney P,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Pretty straight forward. Meet your guide, they take you through security, give you tickets and set you free. If you want to see the Sistine chapel and 3/4 of the Vatican without it being insanely busy hire this guide and do it at opening. Once in go straight to the sisteen chapel and from then on you have all the museums essentially to yourself.
Definitely worth it. Our...
Melanie S,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely worth it. Our tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable. It was beautiful to see the all the amazing history and beauty. Learned a lot about Michael Angelo and his story behind the painting of the Sistine Chapel. So many details,
Great Tour
Brad,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Stefano was a great tour guide. He kept it interesting the entire time, and he was super knowledgeable.
Trip to the Vatican
CTfamily55,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Monica was very friendly and knowledgeable! The tour started on time and it was a pleasure yo be with her for the tour! She explained do many things and was happy to answer any questions we had. We would highly recommend your tour to others!
Don't miss this one
stephaniemY1743VO,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth the skip the line. Fantastic tour. Worth going down to see the popes' burial chambers, after the official tour.
Friendly, professional & very knowledgeable guide. Would love to visit again. Well done Ecoart.
Sarah L,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Lorelai (sorry if not spelt correctly!) was amazing. Such good depth of knowledge to enjoy the experience to the max. Polite, friendly and relaxed. Careful to keep us together as a group, also mindful to allow us time to take pictures. Such an amazing visit brought alive by our guide. The company Ecoart were great in their communication before the trip too.
Wonderful tour with Marcello in October!!
jenlibra1019,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My mom and I took a last-minute trip to Rome and purchased these tickets the day before our tour. It was my second time at the Vatican, my first time I did not have a tour guide, and I felt like I missed all the knowledge that Marcello imparted on our tour. I highly recommend taking this tour especially with Marcello. He is so knowledgeable and funny. He even knew exactly where to find our hometown in the Vatican hall of maps, so memorable and my mom loved it too! 10/10 recommend!
Small group Vatican tour
neilgV1457ON,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable tour guide in Stefano, entertaining and ran on time. well worth it, great access and good amount of time
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