Skip-the-line Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel & St Peter's
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‘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
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.
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.
Options
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
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
Early Morning Tour (max 10)
Maximum 10 participants
Includes: Early Morning Tour & Admission to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with English-Speaking Guide.
Duration: 3 hours
Reviews
735 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It wasn't clear how to skip the line at the Vatican an we weren't allowed to do so
Helene T,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00Call the service and ask specific questions, somewhat misrepresented the Vatican and Basilca entrance. You dont skip the line unless you have a guide . The good news is you get in at the same pace without it.
Vatican has no Occupancy Limits
Kathleen S,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00Guide was fine, enthusiastic, and informative about pointing out interests. Unfortunately, not the tour groups fault, the Vatican was (dangerously) packed like sardines and we were forced to move forward. Extremely hot, lots of stairs and walking which we expected. However, several guests were not prepared for the workout and held group back at times. Would have preferred a skip the line on our own timeframe.
Our guide was hard to...
Marguerite T,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
1.00Our guide was hard to understand. He had us standing in the hot sun explaning things until my friend got sick. He then told her if she needed to leave she could go to St Peter's and wait. She would have had to walk a long way with no ticket to enter. When I said he needed to get her help he said he couldn't. Another person on our tour gave her water and a snack and she felt better so stayed with us. It was really crowded, worst I've seen in 3 trips. The guide kept leaving people behind so another man in the group said he would stay in the back and not to move on till he saw him to know we were all there. From past Vatican tours, I knew he was skipping a lot maybe because of the crowds but he didn't speak well on the things he did talk about. I got pushed away from the group by another tour in the Raphael rooms. I couldn't see anyone so stayed put thinking he would come back when he saw I was missing or my friend told him but he didn't. After I couldn't hear him anymore I realized no one was coming. Since I had been there several times, I knew tours went various ways but ended up in the Sistine Chapel so I went there and sat by the exit where the partition was. I never caught up with them. I found them when they came to the Sistine Chapel at that partition. My friend said he never even tried to find me even though she told him immediately that I was still in the other room. That it was horribly crowded was not his fault, but if people in the back moved up to get a picture of what he had talked about he took off and suddenly you were left behind. If it wasn't for that man in the group stopping him others would also have been left behind. One lady was really slow walking and ee had to stop him multiple times for her and her husband. This was an awful experience with that guide. I saw multiple other tour groups while getting to the Sistine Chapel and none were liks him.
Inspiring Vatican Experience—No Waiting!
Kamlesh B,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was energetic and insightful, making the art and history of the Vatican captivating. Skipping the long lines meant more time to marvel at the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's—truly memorable!
Too long too slow....
Dawn C,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
3.00Too long too slow. Standing on the outside patio while guide showed us photos of sistine ceiling was very frustrating. Guide was very nice but the tour overall was not enjoyable
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