Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour
Overview
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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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 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
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
Guided Tour of the St. Peter's Basilica is excluded from all Group Tours options
Access to the St. Peter's Basilica is excluded from English Evening Group Tour Option
What To Expect
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.
Museo Pio Clementino
Founded in 1771 Clement XIV and enlarged by his successor Pius VI, Pio-Clementino Museum houses works of Greek and Roman sculpture.
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 Group Guided Tour
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.
Reviews
695 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Go with a different guide or on your own
Heidi A,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
2.00The Vatican is absolutely worth a visit but our guide was hard to understand and she was not aware of whether the group was following along - additionally the audio system was not functioning well
Loved our tour and our guide was the BEST!!
Tara M,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a very blessed magical day ! We had the small tour and the absolute best guide! We loved and would recommend!!
Fantastic skip the line tour beats expectations
Roberto C,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Giada was an OUTSTANDING tour guide. Very detail oriented and showed us the artwork as well as the history behind it. Intimate group size made it even better!
It’s a good time and...
Aziz S,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s a good time and Roberta was an amazing tour guide. All the sights were very gorgeous and informative
Texan in Rome
Elizabeth Z,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful experience, great tour guide , a must see bucket list item checked off! I wish I had not gone in July but that was my fault for thinking we could handle the heat. It was crowded and warm.
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