Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
A complete skip the line visit for Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel is the best way to visit the Vatican, the smallest State in the world in the richest for aristic pieces. See the most important collection of art and discover all their secrets. Enjoy the fast track with skip the line ticket included.
Choose the option 3 hours with Basilica included to add 1 more hour and visit the Basilica with an expert tour guide
Kindly note that the last Sunday of the month the entry ticket is free, the price for the guided tour is lower then other days, the line cannot be skipped.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It’s required to show ani d document for children at the entrance
Dress code requires to cover knees and shoulders
It is confirmed the prohibition of bringing bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley.
We are not responsible for temporary closure of St. Peter’s Basilica. Remind that Vatican city is another State and the pope can take decisions without any previous information
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 regarding this.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
the option "3 HOURS WITH BASILICA INCLUDED" adds 1 hours of guided tour to the St. Peter'sBasilica
On the last Sunday of the month the ticket is free, the price is lower, the line cannot be skipped
headsets for groups of more than 11 people
guided service
skip the line ticket (free on last sunday)
licensed guide speaking your language
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
Appreciate the largest papal collection in the world. The "courtyard of the pine cone" and the "belvedere", the "octagonal courtyard", gallery of maps, gallery of candelabra and much more .
Sistine Chapel
Let yourself be surprised and surprised by the frescoes of the most important Italian artists of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo's "Last Judgment".
Options
english
3 hours with Basilica included
St. Peter's Basilica
Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A tour to remember great
21wh,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had guide Silvia, she was super explained everything top and knew how to name the highlights. It's too much to watch so it was very nice that she told the things that were important.
A balanced, informative tour with a wonderful guide
P7177AVjeffreya,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you, Polina, for a memorable and informative tour. The experience was well paced and easy to follow. Finding the meeting place was simple and the duration was perfect: not too long, not too short.
Overall good
grace88a,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our tour guide had an emergency and was not able to make it and the agency could not find a replacement so we did a self guided tour using the audio from the Vatican. Which was ok but I know we missed those special insider stories. We were able to skip the line into the Basilica which was great. Overall is was an ok experience.
Smooth sailing through the wonders of Vatican with Martha
Exploration325478,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Once upon a time with Martha - a very kniwleable guide, super nice. Everthing explained as it should be, smooth experience. Thanks! Dominika i Piotrek.
Fabulous tour, fabulous guide
clairepA6673XG,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky enough to be able to visit the day after the Sistine Chapel opened again following the conclave. Our host Marta was everything you could hope for from a guide. Her English was excellent and so the explanation of what we were seeing was second to none. I don't know how she was able to recognise and keep track of our group so quickly but she was able to keep us all together with expertise (let's just say not all of our group were easy to keep track of and she was very patient). We whistled through security and passed all the queues. The Vatican is busy and you are swept along by the crowd but Marta found spots to tuck away and explain what we were seeing. We had plenty of time in the Sistene Chapel to take in the art. Marta was very clear that taking pictures is prohibited but this was largely ignored by most people in there and we regret that we followed the rules and didn't take pictures ourselves. We didn't want to risk our lovely guide getting into trouble. The Basilica tour was fabulous, again very knowledgeable and then left us to explore for as long as we needed. Highly recommend this your, and Marta the guide. Was a very special afternoon, thank you.
Great time with Marta!
ericadW8964CH,
May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with Marta ! She was kind and gave us the best history lesson we could ask for. The way she would explain everything was just so beautiful and made everything so much more enjoyable. Given the time we had went, with the Pope being elected the day before, she handled the business and changes very professionally. Would like to mention we arrived on the wrong day for our tour and the team helped us call a taxi, called our tour guide and got us to the collosuem in record time to ensure we didn’t miss our entry time - this was incredibly kind. Would 1000% recommend this team and their wonderful tours !
Vatican Museums & St Peter’s Basilica
gailcQ6411KL,
May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guided tour was presented by Marta who was simply wonderful. Marta took our group of 5 straight to the front of the line. We toured the Vatican garden, Vatican Museums & St. Peter’s Basilica. Marta’s knowledge was very extensive & she gave us a wonderful experience. The tour was something we will treasure forever!
Need to book with onceuponatime tour
ghajnejnkanella,
May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Vatican museum and basilica are better if done with a guide not alone. The skip the line is a must as the queue are very long. Onceuponatime tour company have been very professional. Their guide was very knowledgeable.
Fabulous guided tour of the Sistine Chapel and Vatican
Stay777063,
Apr 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour, and such a great guide (marrizzio). The early first tour on the morning was absolutely ideal. It was so informative and well worth the 3hrs.
Saved by the TOUR GUIDE; not a fan of the company...
Elisa S,
Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00We arrived at the meeting office which was nice, clean, and accessible. The people working there were not friendly, and the first thing we were told was that the tour would be leaving 25 minutes late (it ended up being more like 35). We were told to follow a person who never introduced himself (was he our guide?) through the crowded streets of Rome to our starting point. He did not carry a flag or other way to see him in the crowd, so we were relegated to follow others we recognized from the group (about 15 people) and hoping for the best. LUCKILY, when we arrived at the entrance, we were met by a lovely guide, who introduced herself, handed out listening devices with earpieces, and carried a flag (though it looked pretty worse for wear-a tattered, plain black piece of fabric with no markings...). Thank goodness, from that point on, the tour was excellent. She did a beautiful job of explaining the history of what we were seeing, pointing out relevant details, etc. I would have no qualms about recommending the TOUR GUIDE, but unfortunately can't say the same for the company for which she works...That said, touring Vatican City/Sistine Chapel/The Basilica is an absolute must on any visit to Rome. Don't miss it.
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