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Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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Enjoy a group guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Benefit from skip-the-line entry and explore the vast collections of the Museums and admire the magnificent murals by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.

Meet your tour guide and skip the long ticket lines at the Vatican Museums. Discover the highlights of the vast interior of the museums, including the Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of the Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino's Rooms, and the Tapestry Gallery.

Learn more about the fascinating artifacts and stunning artwork on display with your guide. Make your way to the breathtaking Sistine Chapel and admire the stunning frescoes of Michelangelo which adorn its walls and ceiling.

Conclude the tour with priority and line-free access to St. Peter's Basilica, which you can explore at your own pace.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Dress Code; knees and shoulders must be covered

Valid ID: Travelers are required to carry a valid identity document

Due to the Pope's audience access to the St. peter's square in excluded from Wednesday morning tours

Due to numerous number of stairs and uneven terrains wheelchair/walker users and slow walkers can not be accommodate

Due to the Vatican Museums regulations persons with any sort of disabilities can not be accommodated

Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Due to the Jubliee the St. Peter's Basilica maybe subject of last minute and unannounced closure and access to the Basilica is not guaranteed

The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. In such occasions, no refund is guaranteed to customers

"English Group Guided Tour" and "English Evening Group Tour" options require a minimum number of participants and if the minimum number is not met, Capitolium Tours, has the right to cancel bookings at any time, even 1 minute before starting time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Skip-the-Line Entrance of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel

English Language Guided Tour of a highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel

All Fees and Taxes

Priority Access of the St. Peter's Basilica (subject of availability)

Use of headsets

Access to the St. Peter's Basilica is excluded from English Evening Group Tour Option

What To Expect

1

The tour start at our meeting point. Please come 15 minutes before starting time to the point for to avoid confusion and ensure smooth check-in. Once at the meeting point please come inside and check-in with the front desk.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Vatican Museums

With 20,000 works are on display, the Vatican Museums display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the most well-known Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

English Evening Group Tour

Priority Access: Skip the line access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Evening Group Tour: A unique way to visit the Vatican Museums in the evening when most of the crowds have left.
Duration: 2 hours
Small Group: A group of maximum 14 participants.

English Private Tour

Taylored and Designed: for persons with disabilities, wheelchair users, slow walkers and families with numerous children.
A Private Guided Tour: for you and your party only that means there is no other participant and the guide is at your service only.
Duration: 3 hours: Guided tour of the highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Access to the Basilica: A priority access to the St. Peter’s Basilica from inside of the Sistine Chapel at the end of the tour.

English Group Guided Tour

Reviews

4.32

748 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Roberto was a great...

    Adam O,

    Oct 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Roberto was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and adept and moving the group through the crowds. The Vatican was magnificent.

  • Friendly knowledgeable guide

    DONNA B,

    Sep 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Guide was knowledgeable and friendly. It was easy to get to meeting point and tour. Vatican is beautiful. Very crowded so be prepared.

  • Bit rushed

    Sharyn G,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    A little rushed would of liked time but good tour guide loved Vatican would recommend that tour to others

  • Great guide (Bernadette) ...

    Tarif S,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great guide (Bernadette) Great explanation about all aspects of the tour, important details, friendly, and passionate about her work

  • Bernadette was a...

    Joseph M,

    Sep 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Bernadette was a fantastic guide. So much great information and history and she knew her stuff! Super nice and respectful. 10/10 would recommend. It is a lot of walking but worth it

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4.32
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