Skip-The-Line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Are you searching for a Vatican tour that lets you bypass the queue, but struggling to find one that fits your schedule? Fear not, as we have the perfect solution! Our Small Group Vatican tour offers multiple start times throughout the day, at a fantastic price point.
In addition to accommodating your schedule, this small-group tour promises an unforgettable experience with a highly knowledgeable guide.
Alongside an expert guide, you'll journey through the Vatican Museums, marvel at the breath-taking Sistine Chapel, explore the stunning Raphael Rooms, and visit the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica, guaranteeing an all-in-one experience!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
You are advised to be ready at the meeting point up to 15 minutes ahead of the start time to ensure a prompt start. After leaving the meeting point, your guide will bring you inside the Vatican Museums. Since we have a strict entrance time, in case of delays and late arrivals, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to add you to the group.
Important: The 'Ticket Only' option covers admission fees only and does not include a guided tour nor access to the St. Peter's Basilica
Depending on the size of your group, headphones may be used for some tours. In that case, headphones will be provided. However you may use your own earbuds if you wish.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Vatican City
Meet your guide at a selected location in Vatican city, from where your guided tour will start!
Sphere within a Sphere
Before entering the museums, join our guide on a brisk walk through the Pinecone Courtyard. Here you'll see the famous ''Sphere within a Sphere'' sculpture.
What‘s Included
Limited Group Size for a More Intimate Experience - Headsets (from group tours of 6+ people)
Skip the Line through the Scala Regia (Holy Staircase) to St. Peter's Basilica (guided tour only))
Skip-the-line tickets and guided Tour to the Vatican Museums
Change to Marvel at The Last Judgement
Passionate English-Speaking Guide
Guided visit of St. Peter's Basilica (except Wednesday)
Including Visit to the Raphael Rooms, Borgia Apartments and into Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel
Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
Important: The ''Ticket Only'' option covers admission fees only and does not include a guided tour.
Options
Group Tour (max 20)
Maximum 20 participants
Includes: Tour and Admission to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with an English-Speaking Guide.
Duration: 3 hours
Small Group Tour (max 10)
Maximum 10 participants
Includes: English Guided Tour & Admission to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with English-Speaking Guide.
Duration: 3 hours
Basilica Only Express Tour
Ticket Only (No Guide)
Includes: Host on ground to provide your Admission ticket to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (No Tour)
Excludes: Tour Guide (admission ticket only) & Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
This option allows for: independent discovery of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Reviews
817 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Raffi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Manjot S,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with Raffi, bringing along interesting facts and knowledge. St Peter's was an absolute stunner, been 3 times now, still blows me away!
Raffi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
MSMSMSMS,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raffi was very knowledgeable and made the experience unforgettable. The sites were breathtaking and beautiful. Thank you Raffi!
Perfect Guided Tour
Vinay P,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The visit was well paced, never rushed. Our guide knew exactly when to linger and when to move, making sure we got the best experience at the Vatican’s most iconic spots.
Worth the visit!
A3788BJashleighh,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raffle was an amazing tour guide. Delightful, friendly, informative and engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and highly recommend.
Private Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Tour
S5506XCsydneyr,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raffa guided us through the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. We enjoyed our time with because she was friendly and knowledgeable. Raffa helped us take pictures and pointed out all sorts of important and notable exhibits and items during the tour. We did not feel rushed and she answered every question we asked of her. Book your tour with The Tour Guy and ask for Raffa!
Was easy to find the...
Lexie A,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Was easy to find the meetup point, and being what our guide called the “low season” there wasn’t much of a wait to go in and the rooms weren’t super crowded. Our guide was also super nice and knowledgeable.
We had Sarah as our...
Robyn M,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Sarah as our guide. She had so much knowledge and expertise, and made the experience fun. We saw so much, but it wasn't overwhelming because she gave the perfect amount of information, and kept us moving at a nice pace throughout
Skip the line and take the worry out of wasting the time you have in Rome
W5457XPalanc,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate throughout the tour, and was lovely to guide us through the museums. While the tour doesn’t allow for much exploration, the direction and explanation of the history is a good enough trade off. The tour seems like a whirlwind of information and may be a little daunting physically, so you may find yourself lagging behind if you’re not prepared. The tour does take around 3 hours, but I couldn’t imagine losing a full day because of the wait. The admission fee is well worth the ability to skip the line alone, which is telling because we went in the winter with “lesser” crowds. Overall, if you’re planning to see the major points of the Vatican in one go, I can’t recommend this tour enough.
Bogdan Brought St. Peter’s Basilica to Life!
D52ZPannem,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible experience on our St. Peter’s Basilica tour with Bogdan. He was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything in a clear, engaging way that kept my mother, my daughter, and I completely captivated throughout the visit. What stood out most was how patient and thorough he was. Even after the tour ended, Bogdan took extra time to answer several of our questions, giving us insights that truly enriched the rest of our visit. He went above and beyond to make sure we understood the history, architecture, and significance of what we were seeing. We left feeling informed, inspired, and very grateful for such a memorable experience. I highly recommend booking a tour with Bogdan, you won’t be disappointed. When we come back I will definitely ask for him again.
When other people were...
LindaA K,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00When other people were waiting in a very long line, our tour guide led us directly into the Vatican. She had so much information to share! Best of all, we had a lot of time to take in the wonder of the Sistine Chapel. I even got to sit inside for almost 20 minutes.
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